The Old Post Office, Combrook

Property Ref : JL0210 - Stunning Grade II Listed Property in the most idyllic of rural locations with separate ancillary accommodation.

If you are looking for a cottage in a quintessential idyllic country village location, look no further, The Old Post Office in Combrook is the perfect choice. Absolutely bursting with character and style,  this grade II listed cottage is located in the centre of the village and is an absolute dream home.

The property is approached via a driveway that  welcomes you with a swathe of lavender, and the the stunning gardens beyond to the side and rear,  offering a variety of trees and shrubs,  and a couple of garden buildings. The gardens stretch all the way down to the river with countryside views all around. The property consists of the main house, 'The Old Post office' with two bedrooms and 'The Workshop',   offering split level living space in a contrasting modern style.

The Old Post Office

‘The Old Post Office’,  had been unoccupied for 8 years or so before  purchased by the vendors in 2014. It required substantial building works to repair, to upgrade and to make it fit for the future. No attention to detail has been overlooked and no expense spared in this beautiful renovation. It is grade 2 listed, and sits within the Combrook conservation area.

We arrive at the property into a beautiful  hallway with  exposed stone walls,  to  the left you will find the downstairs shower room/W.C, and utility room whilst to the right stone steps lead you to the  magnificent ultra-cool DeVol Sebastian Cox Kitchen  (https://www.devolkitchens.co.uk/) and open plan dining area with  bifold doors opening onto the terrace and absolutely glorious gardens beyond, with views that simply take your breath away. The other side of the dining space leads you to the ultimate in cosy and snug with a  sitting room featuring exposed stone walls, wooden beams and  an impressive inglenook fireplace with a bread/pizza oven, hooks for hanging hams... Just imagine!

UPSTAIRS The first floor has a double bedroom with the bathroom next door. The bathroom has a copper rolltop bath tub and separate shower. Continue up one further flight of stairs, and you will find the second bedroom, also double, complete with original beams and windows.

The Workshop

The old workshop/garage was demolished and a new building, 'The Workshop', was erected, slightly further away from the cottage, adding extra living space,   or an excellent workspace/studio. This is a SIPS build-self-insulated panels which lock together, complemented by triple and double glazed windows to provide excellent lighting and great heat retention. Underfloor heating to the lower floor-a split-level Skandi building with stone tiled floors, marble tiled bathroom, and engineered oak to the split level upper floor. A bespoke steel and oak tread staircase links all the different levels. 

Combrook is a beautiful Warwickshire village, with mostly listed buildings and is the original estate village to Compton Verney, which is a pleasant lakeside walk away . Number 14 is part of the original farmhouse in the village, and latterly the post office for Combrook. There are many wonderful footpaths  that pass by Combrook,  making it a perfect location for lovers of the countryside, a perfect escape to absolute peace and tranquility.

Combrook lies about 11 miles south of Warwick and 11 miles west of Stratford-upon-Avon.  Just 8 miles from the M40 and within easy commuting reach of Banbury, Oxford, Coventry  and Leamington Spa. Rail networks with frequent trains to London, Birmingham and the north can be accessed from Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa or Banbury.

There is an excellent range of state, independent and grammar schools in the general area. Independent schools include Warwick Preparatory School, The Croft Preparatory School, Stratford Preparatory School, Warwick (Boys) and Kings High (Girls) in Warwick; Kingsley School (Leamington Spa); Rugby, Princethorpe College and Bloxham. Grammar Schools locally include King Edward VI school (Stratford-upon-Avon) (Sunday Times State School of the decade award, 2020), Stratford Girls Grammar School and Alcester Grammar School.

Sporting and leisure activities include racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick; golf courses at Stratford-upon-Avon, Brailes and Tadmarton; polo at Southam; motor racing at Silverstone; theatres at Stratford-upon-Avon, Banbury and Oxford.