Summary - Draycote Farm, Draycote CV23 9RB
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Spacious five-bed farmhouse with large garden and character, ideal for families prepared to modernise..
Five double bedrooms and four bathrooms plus separate WC
Large, mature partly walled garden and very large plot
Two garages and plentiful off-road parking
Period features: exposed beams, fireplaces, wooden latched doors
15-minute drive to Rugby station; ~49 minutes to London Euston by train
Heating: oil boiler; EPC rating E — potential for energy upgrades
Very slow broadband and no mobile signal on site
Medium flood risk; council tax described as quite expensive
Set on a very large, partly walled plot in a peaceful hamlet near Draycote Water, this detached period farmhouse offers substantial family living with authentic character. Exposed beams, traditional latched doors and multiple fireplaces give the house a warm, lived-in feel, while generous reception rooms, a large country kitchen and conservatory open onto mature gardens ideal for children and outdoor entertaining.
Five spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms (plus a WC) provide flexible accommodation across multiple floors, with a separate study, boot room, utility and two garages adding practical family storage. The property sits about a 15-minute drive from Rugby station (around 49 minutes to Euston) and close to local schools rated Good to Outstanding, making it convenient for school runs and commuting by car.
Buyers should note a number of practical drawbacks: heating is by an oil-fired boiler, EPC rating is E, broadband speeds are very slow and there is no mobile signal on site. There is a medium flood risk to consider and council tax is described as quite expensive. The house dates from 1950–66 and will suit purchasers willing to maintain or update key systems.
Overall this is a characterful, spacious family farmhouse in an attractive countryside setting. It will particularly suit buyers seeking period features and a large garden who are prepared to invest in modernising energy performance, connectivity and ongoing maintenance.
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