Quiet Call of Country Life ; Place the Rural Charm of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire has Lured Homeowners Who Want Both Tranquillity and Convenience.

Birmingham Post (April 06, 2007)

Author: Sarah Probert

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When Jane Austin breezed through Stoneleigh 200 years ago, there is no doubt she took some inspiration from the pretty cottages, the rolling countryside and its sheer tranquillity.

Today, little has changed here. The glorious period properties remain, the River Avon meanders peacefully past and a bounty of meadows, protected by a village trust, provide a perfect rural setting for those looking for a little peace and quiet.

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Quiet Call of Country Life ; Place the Rural Charm of Stoneleigh in Warwickshire has Lured Homeowners Who Want Both Tranquillity and Convenience.

The same cannot be said for the surroundings, however, which have changed dramatically since the days of Austin.

Warwick University has arrived on the doorstep of Stoneleigh since then, along with the growing Coventry Airport. Coventry, L...

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