Mater Ecclesiae ConventStreet Ashton, Rugby

Mater Ecclesiae ConventStreet Ashton, Rugby, Warwickshire

A rare opportunity to purchase this superb property with its associated outbuildings situated

within 12.8 acres enjoying beautiful views.Rugby 6 miles (trains to London Euston from 50 minutes), Coventry 9 miles (trains to London Euston from 57 minutes)

M6 (J1) & M1 (J20) 5 Miles, Market Harborough 16 miles (All distances and times are approximate)

Reception hall | Sitting room | Drawing room | Dining room | Office | Conservatory | Family room | Kitchen/breakfast room

Pantry | Utility/boiler room | Study | hobby room | Freezer room | 3 En suite guest rooms | Bathroom

3 Ground floor bedrooms (one of which is en suite) | Cellar with three chambers including wine cellar

9 Further bedrooms | 2 Shower rooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2 WCs

The RetreatReception hall | 4 Ground floor en suite rooms | Kitchen/living room | 2 Furhter en suite rooms

The AnnexeKitchen/dining/living room | Bedroom | En suite shower room

Triple garage with garden store | Separate single garage | Barn with staff room and mezzanine store above

Gardens and grounds

In all about 12.84 acres (5.20 hectares)

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SituationThe property is well-situated for access to the motorway network with the M1, M45, M69, M6 and A14 all readily accessible bringing Leicester, Birmingham, Coventry and Northampton all within daily commuting distance. Within a few mile radius of the property are the popular villages of Withybrook, Pailton and Brinklow with a range of day-to-day shopping facilities and primary schools. There is a wide range of state, private and grammar schools to suit most requirements including Rugby and Princethorpe public schools, Billiton Grange Prep schools and Rugby grammar schools. There are excellent communications with train services from Rugby and Coventry to London and Birmingham. Situated within attractive countryside, the area provides excellent riding and walking. There are race courses at Warwick, Leicester and Stratford-upon-Avon with golf courses located within Ansty and Lutterworth.

The property Mater Ecclesiae Convent is a substantial property with a range of flexible and versatile accommodation throughout. It has been used as a convent since 2007, following its former use as a private dwelling. The main house seems to date back to the early 1800’s and is an attractive building offering the most stunning of views over rolling countryside.

The property comprises an abundance of sizeable accommodation throughout with some delightful original features including fireplaces and wonderful high ceilings. The ground floor has several large reception rooms including a drawing room, morning room, dining room, sitting room and office which are all complimented by the kitchen with pantry and freezer rooms. Several ground floor bedroom suites are also located on the ground floor. The magnificent main staircase rises from the reception hall to the first floor accommodation where one will find eight/nine excellent and well-appointed bedroom suites.

Further to the accommodation of the main house the property boasts a chapel and three guest rooms en bloc.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor AreaHouse: 935 sq m (10,066 sq ft)

The Retreat: 230 sq m (2,478 sq ft) Annexe 1: 58 sq m (625 sq ft) Annexe 2: 39 sq m (420 sq ft)

Outbuildings: 260 sq m (2,800 sq ft) Total: 1,522 sq m (16,389 sq ft)

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An important feature of this property lies in its use of eco-friendly heating systems. In the family room (chapel) and the three guest rooms, a geo-thermal system provides continuous and adjustable heating, whilst an air-source system has been used in the two-storey retreat building.

The main building uses oil-fired central heating and in the three ground floor living rooms there are also wood burning stoves which provide a useful and attractive feature.

The RetreatThe Retreat is a versatile building which currently offers four double bedroom suites to the ground floor, two further bedroom suites to the first floor and a large meeting room with kitchenette. The retreat lends itself well to a variety of uses.

Annexe A one bedroom apartment with bathroom and open-plan kitchen dining living area.

Gardens and grounds One approaches the property via a shared gated driveway which gives access to Mater Ecclesiae Convent, the triple car garage and the barn ensure that there is plenty of parking.

The formal gardens are a delight being mainly laid to lawn with a variety of herbaceous borders, mature trees and shrubbery. The property is surrounded by its own land to the front offering flexibility for the equestrian purchaser and wonderful views.

In the old walled garden area there are a variety of young fruit trees and adjacent to the driveway there are well-established apple trees.

ServicesMains electricity and water are connected to the property. There is an inconspicuous Klargester tank in the garden for waste-water treatment.

Note The property is currently in use as a convent, but would lend itself to a variety of commercial or residential uses subject to planning consents.

Directions (CV23 0PJ)From Rugby head east on the A426 after approximately 0.5 mile at the roundabout with the B4112, take the first exit onto Newbold Rd (B4112). Stay on B4112 through Newbold on Avon and Harborough Pava to Pailton. In Pailton take a left onto Coventry Road (B4027) towards Street Ashton.

Turn right and then immediately left onto B4112 continuing towards the Fosse Way. After approximatively 0.3 mile, just after Ashton Lodge Country House, turn right. Mater Ecclesia Convent will be found after approximatively 1 mile on the left.

Stay on B4112 through Newbold on Avon and Harborough Magna, then through Pailton. Shortly beyond the village there is an off-set crossroads. The main road (now B4027) turns to the left and Monks Kirby is to the right. Turn right here and immediately after turn left onto the B4112 towards Nuneaton. Ashton Lodge Country House is 200 yds on the left and shortly after is Mater Ecclesiae Convent on the right.

TermsTenure: Freehold

ViewingBy prior appointment only with the joint agents.

Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors.

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