The Retreat

The Retreat is a substantial residential building originally used as a Convent and more latterly used as a House in Multiple Occupation. The building is now vacant. The property is of brick construction with pitched tiled roofing, having two substantial wings and an original access to the south with period and religious features.Internally, there is an extensive hallway with grand staircase. Rooms are typically generous in size with high ceilings. There are two reception rooms, dining room, kitchen, lobby, boot room, WC, store, study and utility. At first floor level are six bedrooms and a single bathroom. There is a small basement cellar. The property achieved planning consent from Rugby Borough Council, reference R23/1204 dated 23rd April 2024, granting consent for extending and altering the building, including sub-division to four apartments with associated access and landscaping, subject to usual conditions.The site area to be included within the disposal extends to 1,028.30 sq m (0.245 acres).

The property currently forms part of the Princethorpe College Estate and is located immediately off the Coventry Road Slip Road forming part of the original A423 Coventry Road between Coventry and Southam. The property will retain access off the Coventry Road.