About this property

An impressive and meticulously maintained Victorian villa, dating back to approximately 1862.

This grand property is situated in a greatly desirable residential road within a conservation
area in central Royal Leamington Spa. With an abundance of delicately preserved period features, including towering, corniced ceilings and ceiling roses, deep skirting boards, feature fireplaces and parquet flooring.

Upon entering this striking property, you are greeted in the entrance hall by lofty double-height ceilings, an ornately carved staircase to the first floor, oak parquet flooring and a plethora of period features.

The glass panels of the wide front door and the stained glass window opposite on the half landing, allow ample natural light throughout the main entrance hall.

Three of the substantial reception rooms on this floor fully enjoy the property's beautiful bay sash windows which still have their original wooden shutters.

The ceilings are intricately ornate in the neoclassical style with elegant decorative castings and ceiling rosettes.

The property features imposing fireplaces with a white marble surround in the drawing room and an exquisite red marble fireplace bearing the coat of arms of the residence in the dining room. This room can accommodate thirty people during grand dinners or parties. Features include the original serving hatch as well as an array of bespoke shelving and the original call bells. Another red marble surround can be found in the library, with marble corbels and side panels of original tiling with red acanthus leaves.

The sizeable kitchen is adjacent to the dining room , with ample space for a large central island and immediate access to a walk-in pantry as well as to the utility room, which includes a washroom and a long laundry room.

Flowing through from the kitchen is the beautiful day room, providing an excellent view over the landscaped gardens.

Outside
The property sits in almost half an acre of beautiful gardens to the front, side and rear. A variety of well-established mature trees and neatly maintained hedging surround and enclose the garden to all sides, whilst a semi-circular formal level lawn sits at the front of the in-out drive. The property features two garages; a single garage to the front and a second single garage, located to the side of the property which is accessed via a

Private Road, providing ample parking for guests. Additional outbuildings include a substantial brickbuilt log shed and a greenhouse. Parallel to the rear garage, in an area of trees, shrubs and lawns is a big raised landscaped pond with two ornamental fountains.

Situation
Kenilworth Road is one of the most highly regarded roads in Leamington Spa and is located within walking distance of both the town centre and the railway station. Leamington Spa is famous for its Jephson Gardens on the banks of the River Leam and throughout the town there is evidence of the Victorian and Georgian heritage for which Leamington is renowned. The area has some excellent schools, most notably Arnold Lodge and Kingsley School for Girls in Leamington Spa, Warwick Boys School, Kings High School for Girls and Warwick Prep School in Warwick. There are theatres in Stratford upon Avon, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, golf at The Warwickshire in Leek Wootton, racing at Stratford and Warwick, Sailing and fishing at Draycote Water and polo at the Royal Leamington Polo Club.

Mileages (Distances and times are approximate)
Leamington Spa (trains to London Marylebone from 71 mins and Birmingham from 31 mins
M40 (J13 & J15) - 4 miles
Warwick - 2.5 miles
Stratford upon Avon -11 miles
Birmingham City Centre - 18 miles
Birmingham International Airport - 17 miles

Additional Information
Services: All mains services are connected to the property.

Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items mentioned in these particulars are specifically included. Other items may be available by separate negotiation.

Local Authority: Warwick District Council

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: Band G

Viewings: By appointmwnt only via the selling agents.

EPC: Exempt

Key information

Council Tax Band: 6

Tenure: Freehold