Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A
Key Features: • Grade II Listed detached cottage believed to date back to the 1600s • Former village pub retaining a section of the original bar • Four bedrooms including a principal bedroom with en-suite • Three characterful reception spaces • Wealth of period features including exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces • Farmhouse-style kitchen with granite work surfaces and range cooker • Substantial rear gardens approaching half an acre • Extensive garaging together with a large workshop • Generous off-road parking and additional rear vehicular access • Prime Curdworth village location with excellent commuter links
Location: • Nearest Station: Water Orton Station • Distance to Station: 1.0926650571308483 miles
Agent Information: • Address: Birmingham
Full Description: Steeped in history and unmistakable in character, Red Lion Cottage is an exceptional Grade II Listed detached residence occupying a substantial plot in the heart of Curdworth village. Believed to date back to the 1600s and formerly serving as the village public house, the property provides a rare opportunity to own a home where centuries of heritage remain an integral part of everyday living.<br /><br />Behind its distinctive period facade lies an extensive and highly individual family home, offering four bedrooms, multiple reception spaces and an abundance of original detailing. Exposed timbers, substantial oak doors, stone and tiled floors, inglenook fireplaces and even a surviving section of the original public house bar create an interior with genuine personality, while a farmhouse-style kitchen and well-appointed bathrooms provide the practicality required for modern living.<br /><br />Outside, the scale of the grounds sets Red Lion Cottage apart. Generous lawns extend away from the house alongside established planting, patio areas and extensive garaging and workshop facilities, creating a property with tremendous versatility for families, collectors, hobbyists or those simply searching for space within a desirable village setting.<br /><br />The Front<br />Red Lion Cottage makes an immediate impression from Coleshill Road, displaying all the architectural charm expected of a home of its age. Rich red brickwork is complemented by striking exposed timber detailing to the prominent gable, traditional windows, mature climbing greenery and a characterful entrance door, creating an attractive frontage that celebrates the property's heritage.<br /><br />To the side, a block-paved driveway provides generous off-road parking and leads towards the garaging, allowing the property to combine its traditional roadside presence with excellent practicality.<br /><br />Ground Floor<br />The ground floor is wonderfully atmospheric, with a series of interconnected spaces that reveal the history of the building at every turn. The reception hall introduces exposed brickwork, heavy timbers and traditional detailing, immediately establishing the character found throughout the home.<br /><br />The principal reception rooms provide considerable flexibility for both everyday family life and entertaining. A comfortable sitting room enjoys windows to more than one elevation together with a feature fireplace, while the impressive dining hall forms one of the home's most memorable spaces, centred around a substantial inglenook fireplace and log-burning stove.<br /><br />Perhaps the property's most distinctive feature is the original bar area, retained from Red Lion Cottage's former life as the village pub. Complete with its serving counter, shelving and traditional beer pulls, it provides a remarkable talking point and an entertaining space that very few homes could replicate.<br /><br />The kitchen continues the property's traditional aesthetic with farmhouse-style cabinetry, granite work surfaces and a substantial range cooker. Multiple windows draw in natural light and provide outlooks towards the garden, while direct access outside enhances the connection between the house and its grounds. An adjoining utility room provides useful additional storage and appliance space, with a guest cloakroom completing the ground-floor arrangement.<br /><br />First Floor<br />One of the more unusual aspects of Red Lion Cottage is its first-floor arrangement, with two separate staircases serving different areas of the accommodation and reinforcing the individuality of this historic home.<br /><br />The principal bedroom occupies its own section of the first floor and offers a generous private retreat with built-in storage and windows overlooking the surrounding grounds. It is complemented by an en-suite shower room incorporating twin wash basins and further fitted storage.<br /><br />A separate staircase rises from the lounge to the remaining bedroom accommodation. Three further bedrooms provide excellent flexibility for family members, guests or home-working requirements, with exposed structural timbers and traditional window openings continuing the property's period character upstairs. Fitted storage features within a number of the rooms, while a family bathroom and separate WC serve this side of the first floor.<br /><br />The Rear<br />The outside space is one of Red Lion Cottage's defining features. Extending away from the property, the substantial rear gardens are arranged across differing levels, beginning with paved entertaining areas close to the house before progressing through established boundaries and broad expanses of lawn.<br /><br />The generous proportions create considerable scope for outdoor entertaining, children's play and gardening, while the mature setting provides an attractive backdrop to the historic residence.<br /><br />Positioned towards the far end of the grounds is a substantial detached building incorporating additional garaging and a large workshop with its own WC and wash facilities. Together with further vehicular access to the rear, this provides an exceptional amount of ancillary space and could appeal particularly to purchasers requiring extensive storage, garaging or hobby space.<br /><br />Location<br />Red Lion Cottage occupies a prominent position within the popular Warwickshire village of Curdworth, combining the charm of village life with excellent accessibility to Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and the wider motorway network.<br /><br />Curdworth itself offers a range of everyday amenities including a village store, primary school, St Nicholas Church and popular public houses, helping to create a well-established village community. Minworth provides additional shopping facilities nearby, while Sutton Coldfield offers a much broader selection of shops, restaurants, schooling and leisure amenities, together with Sutton Park and its extensive parkland, woodland and lakes.<br /><br />For commuters, the village is particularly well placed for access to the A38, A446, M42 and M6 Toll, providing convenient connections towards Birmingham, the wider West Midlands and surrounding commercial centres.<br /><br />Red Lion Cottage therefore represents a genuinely distinctive opportunity: a substantial period home where remarkable history, extensive accommodation and impressive grounds combine within a highly convenient village location.<br /><br />Disclaimer<br />Please note that Red Lion Cottage is locally listed only and is not a statutory Grade I or Grade II Listed Building. Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries regarding any planning or conservation requirements applicable to the property.<br /><br />Anti money laundering<br />In accordance with the most recent Anti Money Laundering Legislation, buyers will be required to provide proof of identity and address to the Rock Innovate Limited once an offer has been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to Solicitors being instructed.<br /><br />Tenure<br />We have been advised that the property is freehold, with a service charge liable for the development of £TBC. However, prospective buyers are advised to verify the position with their solicitor / legal representative.<br /><br />Floor Plan Disclaimer<br />This floor plan is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not to scale. All dimensions, room layouts, floor areas and orientations are approximate and should not be relied upon as statements of fact. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the information through their own inspection or by obtaining professional advice.<br /><br />CGI / AI-Enhanced Image Disclaimer<br />Some images have been digitally enhanced and/or computer generated for illustrative marketing purposes. Certain elements, including the furnishings, lighting, landscaping and appearances, may differ from the property in its current condition. Prospective purchasers should rely on their own inspection of the property.<br /><br />Viewing<br />By prior appointment with Rock Innovate Limited on the number provided.
