* Freehold
* 3 bedrooms
* 2 - 3 reception rooms
* 2 bathrooms
* 0. 45 acres
* Period
* Detached
* Fishing
* Garden
* Parking
* Rural
* Waterside
* Private Parking
* Mooring/Berthing
* Chain Free
The Toll House was constructed in 1864 and originally housed the lockkeeper.
The property is approached over a long driveway, which is a d - class road,
maintainable by the highway authority and which winds its way across farmland
to a peaceful rural position next to the Bascote Locks, surrounded by open
countryside. The property was sympathetically refurbished in 1997/98, and the
family room has been added by the present owners and retains many original
features, such as the bay window, which overlooks the canal, from which the
lock keeper would collect the tolls from passing canal boats.
The house is light and airy and completely secluded in this picturesque
location, with plantation shutters to some windows. The property has fibre to
the property, offering high - speed broadband connection for a buyer wanting to
work from home in the seclusion and peace that the property offers.
The kitchen has a range of units, cooker, an induction hob and extractor and a
window at the front of the property. Dining room with original door to the
rear, exposed beams, terracotta tiled floor, fitted corner cabinets and a dual
aspect. The sitting room also has a dual aspect and a fireplace with a log -
burning stove. Downstairs shower room. The family room, with under - floor
heating, faces south and east with a large roof lantern, flooding the room
with light, fitted oak bookshelves. It might be suitable to connect to the
kitchen to give an open - plan kitchen/family room. Utility closet with plumbing
for washing machine.
The principal bedroom has far - reaching views over the canal lock and the
surrounding countryside. Bedroom two with dual aspect overlooking both the
canal lock and front garden. Bedroom three. Family bathroom.
Outside there is a detached workshop/laundry/office with a window overlooking
the garden. This used to be the old washhouse. There was planning permission,
which has now lapsed, for a larger extension to the south side of the cottage.
Gardens and grounds
From the front gate, there is a path leading down the centre of the lawn to
the front of the property and around to the workshop and sun terrace. The
garden runs alongside the canal and is mainly laid to lawn with several mature
trees, including beech, copper sycamore, willow and drumhead cherry. There is
hawthorn hedging to the perimeter. The garden is also well stocked with tree
peonies and bulbs, which come into bloom in the springtime. Garden stores.
Well.
Next to the canal is a small blue brick terrace overlooking the water. The
property has the benefit of a right to moor outside The Toll House, subject to
a reduced mooring fee. There is also a terrace at the side of the property
with a raised flower bed on one side. The property has three allocated parking
spaces situated just off the lane.
The property also benefits from the right to use a wooded paddock area
extending alongside the canal, belonging to the Canals and River Trust, beyond
the garden at no cost, on which there is a field shelter.
The Toll House is situated next to Bascote Locks and the Grand Union Canal in
open countryside in a rural location. Bascote, a hamlet situated between
Southam and Leamington Spa. The village of Long Itchington is two miles away
and has a general store, post office, church and public house. Leamington Spa,
which is approximately seven miles away, has a wider selection of shopping and
leisure facilities, as well as Stratford - upon - Avon, Bicester Village and
Cheltenham further afield.
The area is well served with an excellent range of state, private and grammar
schools, including Warwick Prep and Public Schools and Kings High School for
Girls in Warwick; The Croft Prep School near Stratford - upon - Avon and Kingsley
School For Girls; Arnold Lodge School in Leamington Spa; Bilton Grange Prep
School; Princethorpe and Rugby Public Schools.
For the commuter, Bascote lies just off the Fosseway with links to the M40 and
the M6 in either direction.
For the equestrian enthusiast, there is polo at Southam and Rugby, Solihull
Riding Club, a Pony Club with the Warwickshire Hunt and racing at Warwick,
Stratford - upon - Avon and Cheltenham.
There are excellent walks and bridleways nearby.

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