4 Bedroom Detached House

Set on Harbury’s High Street, Phoenix House is a remarkable Grade II listed detached cottage dating back to the mid 1700’s, offering a rare opportunity to own a home steeped in history and character. From the moment you step inside, there is a clear sense of the building’s heritage, with original features and craftsmanship that have been carefully retained over time. This is a property that tells a story in every room.

The accommodation is arranged across multiple levels and offers a depth of character that is rarely found. On the ground floor, a generous family room sits at the heart of the home, showcasing exposed wooden beams, original brickwork, and a log burner, creating a space full of warmth and atmosphere. A separate living room continues this theme, featuring an inglenook fireplace and further period detailing, offering a more relaxed setting.

The dining room provides a striking and sociable space, with skylights drawing in natural light, Amtico flooring underfoot, and doors opening directly onto the garden, making it particularly well-suited to entertaining. The kitchen is equally characterful, fitted with a Rangemaster cooker, plenty of storage and complemented by stone flooring and further exposed beams.

Upstairs, the property continues to impress. The principal bedroom is a particularly special space, featuring original details and fitted storage, along with a beautifully appointed en-suite complete with a roll-top bath

Across the upper floors, there are three further double bedrooms, each with its own character and charm, enjoying views along Harbury’s High Street and offering a layout full of the quirks and individuality expected from a home of this period.

Outside, the walled garden provides a private and enclosed setting, designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Mature planting, including established wisteria, adds colour and softness, while a historic well, now covered, creates a unique focal point within the space.

Two outbuildings add further versatility, one currently used as a laundry room and the other for storage. Off-road parking for two vehicles completes the property along with EV charging.

Phoenix House is a truly individual home, combining period charm, generous space and a central village location. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Harbury’s history, offering character, lifestyle and a setting that is difficult to replicate.

Location -Nestled just six miles from Leamington Spa and three miles from Southam, Harbury is one of Warwickshire’s most desirable and well-connected villages. Blending rural charm with modern-day convenience, it’s a community that continues to thrive while maintaining its traditional village feel.

Renowned for its strong sense of community, Harbury offers an impressive range of local amenities, including a highly regarded Church of England primary school, a doctor’s surgery, post office, two convenience stores, a chemist, three welcoming pubs, a hairdresser, and a popular community-run library and café. The village also boasts a village hall, tennis club, and a variety of social and recreational groups, making it an active and engaging place to live.

Regular events such as the annual Carnival and Bonfire Night bring residents together, creating a genuine sense of belonging. Several successful local businesses operate within the village and nearby, adding to its vibrancy.

For those working from home, Harbury offers a quieter setting without feeling isolated, with everything needed for day-to-day living close at hand. For commuters, the village is particularly well positioned, with easy access to the M40, M42, A46 and Fosse Way. Mainline railway stations at Leamington Spa, Rugby and Banbury provide direct routes into London, making it a practical choice for those needing to balance village life with city connections. Birmingham International Airport is also within easy reach, offering further national and international travel options.

Approach

A grand and characterful approach, creating an immediate sense of the home’s heritage and presence.

Living Room

A particularly impressive reception room, both spacious and full of character, featuring a striking inglenook fireplace and exposed beams. Wooden flooring runs underfoot, and a door opens directly onto the garden. Secondary glazing and shutters helps create a quieter, more settled feel.

Family Room

A beautifully characterful space that really captures the history of the home, with exposed brickwork, original beams and wooden flooring, all centred around a log burner. A former pie oven, now used as wine storage, adds a unique and memorable feature, while secondary glazing ensures comfort.

Kitchen

A kitchen that blends traditional style with everyday use, featuring stone flooring, a Belfast sink and a Rangemaster-style cooker. With ample storage, a water softener and a door leading out to the garden, it’s a space that works well while still reflecting the character of the home.

Dining Room

A bright and atmospheric room with skylights above and distinctive mosaic tiling, creating a space that feels both unique and inviting, ideal for hosting and family occasions.

WC

A conveniently located downstairs WC, adds practicality to the ground floor layout.

Master Bedroom

A generously sized main bedroom full of character, featuring exposed beams, wooden flooring and three built-in wardrobes. Windows to both the front and rear allow natural light to flow through, with secondary glazing and shutters providing comfort.

En-Suite

An impressive spacious en-suite fitted with a four-piece suite including a roll-top bath, separate walk-in shower, wash basin, WC as well as underfloor heating, creating a standout and well-appointed space.

Bedroom 2

A well-proportioned double bedroom with a rear aspect, showcasing further character features including exposed beams. Currently used as a home office, it offers flexibility and comfort.

Bedroom 3

A characterful double bedroom with wooden flooring, built-in wardrobes and secondary glazing. Enjoying an impressive outlook over Harbury’s High Street, this is a bright and distinctive room.

Bedroom 4

Another good-sized double bedroom with two built-in cupboards and positioned with views at the opposite end of the High Street. There is secondary glazing and a similar sense of space and character found throughout the home.

Family Bathroom

A well-appointed bathroom fitted with a four-piece suite including a free-standing bath, separate shower, wash basin and WC. Secondary glazing adds to the comfort of the space.

Garden:

A private, walled garden full of character, mainly laid to lawn with a patio area and mature planting including established wisteria. At its centre sits a historic well, now covered and subtly illuminated, creating a unique focal point and a particularly atmospheric setting in the evening.

Laundry Room

A well-equipped and highly functional space with fitted base units, sink and drainer, along with plumbing for two washing machines. The room benefits from extensive heavy-duty shelving, heating, insulation, lighting and power sockets, with two windows to the front allowing natural light in.

Storage Room

An adjoining storage space fitted with extensive heavy-duty shelving, also heated, insulated and powered, creating a practical and well-organised area for additional storage.

General Information

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: The property falls within Council Tax Band F, as assessed by the local authority.

Current EPC Rating: C

Services: According to the vendor, the property is connected to mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Buyers are advised to confirm the availability and condition of services with their solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Rights of Way: The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, any rights of way, easements, wayleaves, covenants, or restrictions that may exist, whether or not they are specifically mentioned in these particulars.

Viewing: Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the selling agent.

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