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£850,000

Crackley Lane, Kenilworth

Land size
6.68 acres
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Development Opportunity
  • 1950's Detached House Requiring Modernisation
  • Grounds Of 6.68 Acres Included
  • Stables & Outbuildings
  • Planning Application Submitted
  • EPC Rating F

Description

FULL DESCRIPTION Rare residential redevelopment opportunity set within approximately 6.68 acres near Kenilworth. Occupying an established residential site within private grounds, this unique property offers exceptional potential for redevelopment. A planning application has been submitted for the erection of a bespoke replacement self-build dwelling, subject to the outcome of the application. The property comprises a spacious 1950s residence together with an extensive range of outbuildings, stables and barns, all benefiting from separate access via Crackley Lane. The combination of generous acreage, established residential use, private setting and independent access offers outstanding scope for redevelopment, refurbishment or reconfiguration to create a home tailored to a purchaser's own requirements.

BIRCHES WOOD FARM Birches Wood is situated on Crackley Lane a short drive from Kenilworth and Coventry. The property is a detached dwelling, the original dating from 1952, with several later additions added in order to provide the large and spacious property it is now. The house is in need of full renovation and refurbishment therefore providing a prospective buyer with a superb opportunity to create their own individual 'Self Build' home. The property is well suited to a buyer looking to create a distinctive home with the option of, and land for, equestrian activities, nature conservation and rewilding or a home with a delightful parkland setting to the main house. There are many different options available.

GARDENS AND LAND The property sits on an 6.68 acre plot being well screened from the lane by mature trees including Beech, Lime and Oak trees. There is a large expanse of lawned areas, a wildlife pond and orchard having previously had soft fruit planting. There is a mature woodland to two boundaries with bluebells and other woodland flowers. To the north of the property is the construction of HS2 which will be in a deep cutting passing under Crackley Lane with additional screening and young tree planting is due to take place.

PARKING There is a garage with driveway parking to the front of the existing dwelling.

LOCATION Local amenities are within easy reach to include Kenilworth Tennis, Squash and Croquet Club, Crackley Wood Nature Reserve, The Greenway cycle and footpath to Burton Green, Kenilworth and Warwick University and plenty of open countryside. Kenilworth itself is approximately two miles away and a short drive where the wide variety of shops, bistros and restaurants plus parks, Castle and sought after schools for children of all ages will be found. For commuting Coventry and Tile Hill train stations are again within a few minutes drive away, this offers a main line Avanti service to Birmingham and London Euston. Birmingham International Airport is handy too again that is an approximate twenty minute drive. For commuters who drive the local motorway and arterial networks to include the A46 and A45, M40 and M42 can be reached easily.

SCHOOLS There is ample choice within the area for schools for children of all ages including both the Independent and State sector. These schools are all within Kenilworth, Balsall Common, Burton Green and Coventry.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. LPG gas supply. Private drainage.

PLANNING APPLICATION SUBMITTED A planning application has been submitted for the demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of replacement self-build dwelling and the installation of a package sewage treatment plant. The details can be found on Warwick District Council's Planning Portal, the reference number is: W/26/0442

PROPERTY SUMMARY - Approximately 6.68 acres of private grounds, following the HS2 compulsory purchase of part of the original landholding
- Established residential site in a secluded rural setting, approximately two miles from Kenilworth
- Substantial detached 1950s dwelling requiring comprehensive renovation or replacement
- Approximately 253 sq m of existing residential accommodation, subject to verification
- Approximately 374 sq m of barns, stables and ancillary outbuildings, subject to verification
- Separate access from Crackley Lane serving the land and outbuildings
- Mature grounds including lawns, woodland, orchard, wildlife pond and established trees
- Located within the Green Belt
- Planning application W/26/0442 submitted for demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a replacement five-bedroom self-build home; the application remains undetermined
- Mains water and electricity, LPG supply and private drainage
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band G

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-07-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 44 Development Land listings in West Midlands (5+ acres).

This Property£127,246 / acre
Development Land Average (5+ acres) £86,030 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
27 F
72 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Central Heating
Broadband
No Internet Connection
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

6 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Augustine's Catholic Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    181
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Priors Field Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    208
    Type
    Community school
  • St Nicholas CofE Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    414
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Park Hill Junior School1.4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    249
    Type
    Community school
  • Burton Green Church of England Academy1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    102
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Kenilworth School and Sixth Form1.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,930
    Type
    Academy converter
  • WMG Academy for Young Engineers1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    504
    Type
    University technical college
  • The Westwood Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    843
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,155
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Finham Park 22.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    812
    Type
    Free schools

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Warwick University, Coventry1.1 miles
Tesco Kenilworth Leyes Ln Express, Kenilworth1.6 miles
Sainsburys Coventry Westwood Heath Road, Coventry1.6 miles

GP surgery

Abbey Medical Centre1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Michael W Phillips Chemists1.4 miles

Hospital

Nuffield Warwickshire Hospital4.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Kenilworth Rail Station1.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Crackley0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Warwick17 min · 10 miles
Kenilworth7 min · 2.2 miles
Coventry (city)13 min · 5.2 miles
Royal Leamington Spa17 min · 6.4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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