Exclusive Riverside Cottage is the kind of home that rarely comes to market and is even harder to replace. Believed to date back more than 300 years, this remarkable riverside residence has been comprehensively transformed in recent years, with the current owners carrying out a substantial programme of extension and renovation to create a home of exceptional scale, style and versatility.
Behind its characterful exterior lies a beautifully considered interior where period charm and contemporary finish sit in perfect balance. The kitchen has been appointed to an impressive standard, complete with quartz worktops and a large central island that gives the room both presence and practicality. It is a space designed for everyday living as much as entertaining, and it connects effortlessly with the wider ground floor accommodation.
The reception space is a particular strength of the home. The living room and dining area are linked by a striking double-sided tunnel fireplace with exposed brick detailing and a log-burning stove, creating warmth, atmosphere and a strong architectural focal point. There is also a snug, centred around a carefully preserved cast-iron fireplace uncovered during the renovation works, together with a further sitting room where bi-fold doors open directly onto the rear garden, allowing the house to spill naturally outdoors during the warmer months.
The accommodation is arranged with impressive flexibility, which is one of this home’s defining features. The ground floor already offers a bedroom and shower room, making it especially well suited to guests, multi-generational living, or those seeking additional independence for an older child or family member. Upstairs, the character of the original cottage comes to the fore through vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, giving the first floor enormous charm and individuality. Two of the bedrooms are particularly memorable, each benefitting from bi-fold doors that lead onto a stunning elevated roof terrace and garden area, creating a dramatic and unexpected lifestyle element rarely found in homes of this age and character.
Outside, the plot continues to impress. There is an exceptional amount of gated off-road parking, alongside a large garage and a substantial workshop, making the property ideal for buyers who need space not just for living, but for hobbies, storage, business use, or leisure equipment. A further garden room, complete with its own kitchen area and en suite, adds a huge degree of lifestyle flexibility. It would work superbly as a home office, studio, guest suite, teenage retreat, or annexe-style space for visiting relatives, subject to a buyer’s intended use and any necessary consents.
The overall accommodation extends to appox. 3,800 sq ft, including the ancillary range, underlining just how significant and adaptable this home really is. It is, in every sense, a one-off property: rich in heritage, thoughtfully modernised, and designed to support a broad range of lifestyles without compromising on character.
Set on Coventry Road in Kingsbury, the location is equally compelling. Buyers are close to the outdoor appeal of Kingsbury Water Park and Cliff Lakes, while the village itself offers established schooling and community facilities. Connectivity is another major strength, with bus routes serving Tamworth, Coleshill Parkway, Water Orton and Sutton Coldfield, rail options from nearby stations for Birmingham and London Euston, and wider road access across the strategic Midlands network.
Location Brief:
Top reasons people are drawn to Kingsbury:
A genuinely outdoors-led lifestyle. Kingsbury Water Park is a major local attraction, which is home to 33 lakes and pools across more than 600 acres. The park also offers a café, play areas, miniature railways, bike hire, wildlife-rich trails and regular ranger-led family activities.
Excellent family leisure close to home. Cliff Lakes adds a more adventurous dimension to the area, with its Aqualand, open-water swimming and paddleboarding. The venue currently markets Aqualand as eight parks for the price of one, suitable for ages 6 and over, and also offers junior splash parties and family-friendly paddleboarding sessions.
Strong commuter credentials. North Warwickshire’s adopted planning framework identifies the M6, M6 Toll, A5, M42 and A446 as major roads of strategic significance through the borough. Warwickshire County Council also lists local bus services linking Kingsbury with Tamworth, Coleshill Parkway, Water Orton and Sutton Coldfield.
Rail access without sacrificing a village setting. National Rail currently offers Birmingham journey options from Water Orton and both Birmingham and London Euston journey options from Tamworth, giving buyers useful regional and capital links within reach of the village.
Established schooling in the village. Kingsbury has both Kingsbury Primary School for ages 4 to 11 and Kingsbury School for ages 11 to 16, which is valuable for families wanting local education without a lengthy school run.
Community facilities that support everyday life. Beyond the headline leisure attractions, the village benefits from a recreation ground, play equipment, a sports hall, community hall and swimming provision, all of which contribute to the sense that Kingsbury is not just scenic, but genuinely liveable.
Heritage and character in the wider area. Nearby Middleton Hall & Gardens adds another layer of appeal, with 42 acres of grounds and a history spanning well over 950 years, reinforcing the sense that this part of North Warwickshire offers more than a standard suburban setting.
Secure Sale & Buyer Information Pack Disclosure:
This property is being marketed with a Secure Sale Pack, designed to help speed up the transaction and provide greater certainty for both buyers and sellers.
As part of this process, key legal searches are ordered at the point the property is listed, rather than after a sale is agreed. This work, which can typically take several weeks in a standard transaction, is prepared upfront and made available to the successful buyer as part of their legal due diligence.
To proceed with an offer, the successful buyer will be required to purchase the Buyer Information Pack at a cost of £325 + VAT. This pack includes the searches and supporting legal information that a buyer would usually need to obtain separately after agreeing a purchase.
In addition, and in line with UK Anti-Money Laundering regulations, all purchasers and any giftors contributing funds must complete AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks. These checks are payable separately and are required before the transaction can progress.
This upfront approach helps:
* Reduce delays once an offer is agreed
* Improve transparency for all parties
* Support a smoother and more reliable sales process
Disclaimer Statement:
These property particulars are issued in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, floorplans, photographs and other information are provided as a guide only and may not be exact. Buyers are advised to verify key facts such as tenure, planning permissions, fixtures and fittings, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax band and energy performance rating through their legal representative.
Where applicable, this property is marketed with a Secure Sale Pack, designed to support a faster and more transparent transaction. The successful buyer will be required to purchase the Buyer Information Pack at a cost of £325 + VAT (£390 including VAT) in order to proceed with their offer. This pack includes key searches and supporting legal information that would ordinarily be obtained by a buyer after a sale is agreed.
In line with UK Anti-Money Laundering regulations, all named purchasers and any giftors contributing funds must complete AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks.
The cost of AML checks is £20 + VAT per person (£24 including VAT) and is payable separately. All required AML checks must be completed before the transaction can progress.
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