The Manor House Cranford Kenilworth Road | Blackdown | Royal Leamington Spa | CV32 6RQ THE MANOR HOUSE CRANFORD The Manor House Cranford, is a striking and imposing Victorian residence constructed in 1899 comprising 7,720 sq ft of living space. It is hidden away in beautiful grounds of about 1.6 acres in a highly desirable part of Royal Leamington Spa. Having been lovingly restored by its current owners, The Manor House Cranford offers the rare opportunity Ground floor to live in a semi-rural environment in a period property close to one of the area’s most sought after towns. Entering the large oak panelled reception hall you are greeted by a galleried landing and stone fireplace, with access to the original front door leading to the private grounds immediately in front of you. Moving through Boasting six generous double bedrooms including two en-suite with the potential to re incorporate a seventh, this elegant manor house from left to right you have the stunning drawing room which spans the width of separate shower and three bathrooms this property offers comfortable living space throughout. the house with leaded windows to the front, rear and out to the side. Whilst the bedrooms retain most of the character and charm of a home of this period the bathrooms have The day room is situated between the drawing room and porch, the oak panelling, leaded windows and been beautifully fitted with luxurious suites. ceiling cornices are continued throughout. The dining room looks out over the gardens and grounds, adjacent to the dining room is a pantry, and w/c. The cosy snug and adjoining study look out to the front grounds. The The kitchen breakfast room is particularly stunning in size and quality and the living areas are spacious and largest room on the ground floor is the beautifully presented kitchen breakfast room which has more than offer great flexibility for the whole family to relax and unwind. enough room for formal dining. Opposite the snug you will also find a laundry room. Many original features remain including traditional oak panelling, leaded light windows, ceiling cornices, carved The kitchen breakfast room incorporates stunning bespoke fitted kitchen units with granite work surfaces, doors and stone fireplaces. integrated appliances and a Total Control four oven electric Aga with extension. The property has been rewired, a new oil-fired central heating system installed utilising two high efficiency Beneath the study and snug accessed by stairs is a generous cellar which is ideal for storage or a separate Grant Vortex outdoor boilers at a cost of £23,000. The property also benefits from a newly fitted Alarm laundry room. System and CCTV cameras which can be accessed and controlled remotely, with the building and grounds maintained carefully to ensure the new owners can simply move in and enjoy this home and all it has to offer. First Floor From a wide shallow tread staircase you are surrounded by the oak panelled gallery landing which gives access to the wonderfully restored first floor holding six double bedrooms. If required six bedrooms could be extended to seven as the previous owners converted two bedrooms into one. On both sides of the first floor there are two large double bedrooms with attached en-suites one of which also has a dressing room. There are a further four good sized rooms looking out to the front over the garden & grounds, and separate bathroom, w/c and shower room so more than enough space for a large family to live together comfortably. Outside Location Accessed from the Kenilworth Road through a pillared entrance with electric gates, the driveway sweeps past Kenilworth Road is a highly sought-after area within walking distance or a short drive from the famous the south facing gardens on the left and continues to the rear of the property where you find parking for Leamington parade. There are many large residences in and around the neighbouring roads and countryside. a dozen vehicles. The wonderful gardens and grounds are lined with herbaceous borders, trimmed conifer Renowned for its Victorian painted stucco villas and beautiful Regency houses, much of the charm of hedges, lawns and mature trees which provide a private and unique environment in one of Leamington nineteenth-century planning can still be found in and around the town. Today there is a great choice of Spa’s most exclusive locations. These large grounds also offer further development potential subject to the high street and boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, offering a unique shopping, dining and cultural relevant planning permissions for extra living quarters. The North Lodge, another part of the Cranford Estate, experience. The river Leam runs through the town, and with its stunning architecture, tree-lined avenues, is also available for purchase through Fine and Country and offers this opportunity without disrupting these squares, parks and gardens, it is a very popular place to live, communication links are excellent with the station beautiful gardens. There is plenty of room for children to play, large garden parties and al fresco dining in about a 20-minute walk and the M40 just ten minutes away these landscaped grounds which also boast an ornamental pond and far reaching views over neighbouring countryside and the Cranford Estate parkland. LEAMINGTON SPA In 2015 the historic town of Leamington Spa was voted as the third best place to live in the UK by the Times national newspaper. Many people are drawn to the area by the excellent schooling facilities available, shops, parks and surrounding countryside. After a visit to the town it was granted a Royal prefix in 1838 by Queen Victoria and was renamed Royal Leamington Spa from Leamington Priors. The town is split by the river Leam which runs east to west through the town. It was on these banks that the Pump Rooms were built for people to bathe in salty spa water to heal their ailments. As a previous Britain in bloom winner the town has several key parks including Jephson Gardens, Victoria Park, Royal Pump Room Gardens, Mill Gardens, The Dell and Newbold Comyn. The town is also known for its excellent schooling facilities. Within easy reach are state, grammar and private schools to suit most requirements including Warwick Prep and Public Schools and Kings High School for Girls. Arnold Lodge School and Kingsley School for Girls in Leamington, The Croft Prep School and grammar schools are in Stratford-upon Avon. Leamington Spa is also just seven miles from the world famous Warwick University. Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa and Coventry offer direct rail services to London in just over an hour and Birmingham in twenty six minutes. WARWICKSHIRE Positioned in the heart of England the county is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare. There are no cities in Warwickshire since both Coventry and Birmingham were incorporated into the West Midlands County in 1974 and are now metropolitan authorities in themselves. Warwickshire hosts several key towns including Leamington Spa Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Kenilworth, Henley In Arden and Rugby to name a few. The northern tip of the county is only three miles from the Derbyshire border. An average-sized English county covering an area of almost 2,000 km2, it runs some 60 miles north to south. Equivalently it extends as far north as Shrewsbury in Shropshire and as far south as Banbury in north Oxfordshire. Services Connected to mains water and electricity. Independent high energy oil fired central heating system and private drainage. Maintenance charge The Manor House Cranford contributes to the upkeep on the Cranford Estate. The maintenance charge for 2017 is £5400. Local Authority Warwick District Council Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors agents Fine & Country on 01926 455950. For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/Leamington-Spa Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday By appointment only Directions From the Fine and Country Leamington Spa office on the Parade head north along the Parade and then turn right on to Clarendon Avenue. At the mini roundabout take the first left onto Kenilworth Road. Continue over the traffic lights and follow the road out of Leamington Spa for about a mile, pass the school fields on your right and take the entrance to the Cranford Estate. Follow the drive down to the end and you will come The Manor House on your left. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No.08775854 Registered Office: F&C Stratford upon Avon Ltd, 5 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE copyright © 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. 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