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Barford Hill, Barford, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35

West Midlands

£1,500,000

Listed on 19/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
4433 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Mallards Reach is a substantial detached property set behind private gates on approximately 1.36 acres, with grounds extending to the River Avon. The house and ancillary accommodation total around 4,433 sq ft and include a double garage, broad terraces and a riverside deck. The property has direct river frontage and riparian rights. The ground floor has a large entrance hall, connected reception rooms, a centrally positioned kitchen, a further family room, a bedroom and utility space. An indoor swimming pool complex is also present, but is currently empty and not operational. Upstairs are two further bedrooms, including a large principal bedroom, together with bathroom and en-suite facilities. Original features include wood-panelled reception rooms. The house requires significant modernisation. The existing layout and character could be retained and remodelled, while the scale of the plot may prompt consideration of other approaches. A previous permission for a replacement dwelling has lapsed, and any future proposals would require the relevant consents; planning feasibility would need to be verified. The property is freehold, is not listed, and has gas central heating. It is in Barford, within reach of Warwick, Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon, with rail and road connections nearby.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

65out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £1,500,000, Mallards Reach is priced below the local average at £338 per sq ft versus £378, giving buyers a comparatively attractive entry point for a substantial detached house. Its 4,433 sq ft footprint, gated approach, mature grounds and direct River Avon frontage make this a distinctive medium-scale project, with scope to modernise the dated reception finishes and bathroom while retaining character. The indoor pool is empty and non-operational, so its future use will depend on technical assessment.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the panelled reception rooms and dated bathroom finishes to create a more contemporary feel while preserving selected original character.
  • Make the most of the substantial footprint and multiple reception spaces to adapt the layout for contemporary family living, subject to appropriate checks.
  • Enjoy or enhance the mature private grounds, terraces and riverside deck, with direct River Avon frontage and riparian rights.

Key risks

  • The indoor pool is not operational; establish its technical condition and the feasibility of reinstatement or another use.
  • Roof, windows, drainage and building services cannot be confirmed from the photographs and warrant inspection.

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Location

Barford Hill, Barford, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Warwick Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Warwick

  • Warwick Parkway Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Warwick

  • Leamington Spa Rail Station

    3.4 miles

    Train · Leamington Spa

  • Hatton (Warks) Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Hatton

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£6,129
Based on a loan of £1,125,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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