5 bed country house for sale

Coventry Road, Southam, Warwickshire CV47

Ravenswood House, dating back to 1765, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comforts. The spacious interior includes elegant living areas, a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, and five bedrooms with two bathrooms. Outside, a generous courtyard with 3252 sq ft of traditional barns, stores, home office, and a carport, offering fantastic potential. Set within 1.65 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, the property boasts extensive gardens, a thriving orchard, a polytunnel, a greenhouse, and a picturesque outdoor dining area—perfect for entertaining and enjoying the idyllic countryside setting.

Accommodation Overview

The family room, facing south and west, is bathed in natural light, featuring roof lanterns, French and bifold doors that open onto the garden and outdoor dining area. It includes underfloor heating and a fireplace with a woodburner. The drawing room boasts a south-facing bay window, French doors, and another woodburning fireplace, while the sitting room offers a charming cast iron and tiled open fire alongside exposed ceiling timbers.

The property has undergone extensive renovations, including reroofing of the house, barn, and most outbuildings, new double glazing throughout, replacement flooring, and a new boiler. The central heating, hot and cold water systems have been updated, and the second-floor bedrooms have been remodeled.

The home now features two stylish new bathrooms with underfloor heating, a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, and a utility room. Off the hall, a spacious cloakroom includes built-in cupboards and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts three south-facing double bedrooms, including a principal suite with an en suite bathroom and a third bedroom with a walk-in closet. The second floor offers two additional bedrooms, one of which has a walk-in closet that could be converted into an en suite, subject to necessary consents.

Gardens & Grounds

A long driveway leads to electric gates, opening onto a large courtyard with extensive parking. The attached outbuildings include a wood store, fuel store, and a home office stretching over 33 feet, with access to both the courtyard and garden. A detached carport adds further convenience.

The double-height barn, with driftway doors, has been structurally reinforced and presents exciting development potential—ideal for multi-generational living, a party barn, additional garaging, or storage. Adjacent to this space is a music studio, with further outbuildings providing significant additional storage and forming the east side of the courtyard.

The grounds are beautifully landscaped, featuring expansive lawns, a patio with an external fireplace for al fresco dining, and outdoor lighting. The orchard, with over 60 fruit trees—including plum, apple, cherry, pear, and almond—adds to the property’s charm. Raised herbaceous beds, a grapevine, a 26 x 14-foot polytunnel for vegetable and soft fruit cultivation, and a modern greenhouse complete the idyllic setting.

Services, Utilities & Property Information

Utilities - The property is understood to have mains water, electricity, a klargester and oil central heating.

Mobile Phone Coverage – 4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area. We advise you to check with your provider.

Broadband Availability – fttc Standard Broadband Speed is available in the area, with predicted highest available download speed 23 Mbps and highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. There are broadband boosters in the house and two separate phone lines into the property.

Special Note – The property contributes 1/3 of the cost of the driveway maintenance. Please contact us for more information.

Tenure: Freehold | EPC: E | Tax Band: E

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Nicky Moore at Fine & Country Leamington Spa

Disclaimer

All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.

The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order.

Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.

Whilst we carryout our due diligence on a property before it is launched to the market and we endeavour to provide accurate information, buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence.

Our information is presented to the best of our knowledge and should not solely be relied upon when making purchasing decisions. The responsibility for verifying aspects such as flood risk, easements, covenants and other property related details rests with the buyer