Manor Farm Old Milverton, Leamington Spa
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Manor Farm Old Milverton, Leamington Spa Manor Farm Old Milverton, Leamington Spa A substantial early 19th century listed former farmhouse occupying a commanding position with views across surrounding countryside, extensively refurbished by the present owners. Leamington Spa 3 miles (trains to London Marylebone from 66 mins), Warwick 3 miles, Warwick Parkway Station 4 miles (trains to London Marylebone from 69 mins), M40 (J13 and J15) 5 miles, Stratford-upon-Avon 11 miles, Coventry 10 miles (trains to London Euston from 59 mins), Birmingham International Airport 16 miles (All distances and times are approximate) Accommodation & Amenities Reception hall | Garden hall | Drawing room | Dining room | Sitting room| Family room | Kitchen/breakfast room Utility room | Boot room | Guest cloakroom| Conservatory Principal bedroom | Five further first floor double bedrooms (one with en suite)| Two family bathrooms Separate wc | Second floor bedrooms 7 and 8| Shower room | Study | Cinema room | Vaulted cellars Garage, gym and carport with two bedroom apartment above | Outside stores Flagstone west facing terrace| Gardens and grounds In all about 1.22 acres Stratford-upon-Avon Bridgeway House, Bridgeway Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6YX Tel: 01789 297735 [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Situation Old Milverton is a hamlet situated just north of Leamington Spa with its excellent array of shops and restaurants. At the heart of the town are the beautifully laid out Jephson Gardens on the banks of the River Leam and throughout the town there is evidence of the Regency and Victorian heritage for which Leamington Spa is noted. The area has some excellent schools in the area including a local primary school within walking distance of the house. Brookhurst Primary School, Trinity Catholic School and North Leamington School, Arnold Lodge School and Kingsley School for Girls in Leamington Spa and in Warwick King’s High School for Girls, Warwick Prep School and Warwick Boys School. For the commuter, trains run from Leamington Spa and Warwick Parkway to Birmingham and London Marylebone and the motorway is accessible at J15 of the M40. Coventry is just 10 miles away with a train station providing links to London Euston and Birmingham International Airport is just 17 miles away. There are a number of golf courses in the area including the 18 hole Warwickshire course. Racing is at Stratford-upon- Avon and Warwick, with theatres at Stratford and Warwick University Arts Centre. Description of property Manor Farm is a detached early 19th century residence occupying a superb elevated position with views across the surrounding countryside. The house which is Grade II listed has been the subject of major restoration work including reroofing with improved insulation, new central heating and wiring and complete redecoration, and remodelling of the second floor to provide study, shower room additional bedrooms and cinema room. The restoration has preserved all the character and period features of the house, whilst being decorated in contemporary style and colour schemes. A shared driveway leads from the village to Manor Farm and two other properties. A pillared entrance with orb finials, leads into a gravel parking area to the front of the property, flagstone hearth; a garden hall having an arched window to boiler room with boiler with pressurised hot water system. with a beautiful magnolia at its centre. the rear and an attractive vista along the garden path where Utility room, with sink, quarry tiled floor, plumbing for a gateway leads through to open fields beyond; sitting room washing machine and cupboards, side hall, with door to the The property offers generously proportioned having a dual aspect with views across the gardens; an back staircase. accommodation including elegant reception rooms creating elegant formal dining room also with a dual aspect, fireplace superb entertaining spaces and large bedrooms. Character The handsome wide main staircase with turned spindles and fitted dresser and a family room with a log burning stove features include flagstone floors, high ceilings, deep rises to a generous landing with windows to the front, with stone hearth; window to the conservatory and door to skirtings and architraves, window shutters and the original further staircase to the second floor and doors leading off the adjoining kitchen. bells. There is an impressive entrance hall with a staircase to to the bedrooms. The dual aspect principal bedroom has the first floor and doors leading off to the various reception The Kitchen/breakfast room has a range of painted kitchen fitted wardrobes, and open views to Guys Cliffe. Currently rooms and a door to brick vaulted cellars. units with granite tops, tiled inglenook recess and bread bedrooms one and two and the bathroom between form a oven, with oven and grill, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge fine principal suite.. There are four further first floor double Reception room include a drawing room with a bay window and glazed sink. The conservatory is located off the kitchen bedrooms, with attractive decorative fireplaces and one with to the front with a window seat and French doors to the with access to the garden. There is a useful boot room/ en suite shower room. Bedroom three is also dual aspect garden; fireplace with open fire and oak surround and First Floor Flat (over Outbuildings) Outbuildings Second Floor Reception Bedroom Ground Floor Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Outside Recreation Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 604 sq m (6,502 sq ft) Flat: 57 sq m (614 sq ft) Outbuildings: 127 sq m (1,367 sq ft) Total: 788 sq m (8,482 sq ft) First Floor This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the Cellar text of the Particulars Outbuildings – Ground Floor with built in wardrobe. A family bathroom and a separate wc complete the accommodation to this floor. On the second floor, a staircase leads to the wide top floor landing off which is a large shower room, two large dual aspect bedrooms with original fireplaces, south facing study with extensive views, and a cinema room. Outside There are a range of brick outbuildings creating a large west facing flagstoned courtyard with fire pit in a sheltered position, easily accessed from the boot room and the drive, and low sandstone capped wall to the boundary. The outbuildings include four stores and a large detached barn with garaging below, tandem carport to the side, and gym to the rear. There is an apartment above, with kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and two bedrooms. The property sits in gardens and grounds measuring approximately 1.2 acres, The main area of garden is to the east side of the house screened by a privet hedge, with extensive lawns, walled to the boundary with fruit trees, shrubs, flowering cherry, holly and a rose bed with box topiary. Flower beds and trees including paper bark maple, variegated maple,chestnut, ash and walnut and a small copse. Lawn, brick paths, rose bed and gate to the public footpath giving access to walks over surrounding countryside. Shrubs include fuschia and holly. Services Mains electricity and water, (with new pipe to the main) are connected to the property. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating, Telephone and broadband Directions (CV32 6SA) From the M40 (J15) proceed north along the A46 taking the exit for Kenilworth (A452). At the roundabout turn right signposted Leamington Spa. Proceed over the first island towards the town. At the next roundabout take the second exit and at the next roundabout take the third exit onto Old Milverton Lane which then becomes Sandy Lane. Continue through the village of Old Milverton, around the sharp left hand bend and continue straight on, pass Manor Farm on your right and after the next two properties on your right, take the driveway signposted Manor Farm. Continue to the top of the drive where the property will be found on the left hand side. Terms Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Warwick District Council - Telephone 01926 410410. Council Tax Band: H. Viewing By prior appointment only with the agents. Connecting people & property, perfectly. Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. Important Notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement. Property Number STR190456 .