Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A
Key Features: • 7 bedrooms • 7 reception rooms • 6 bathrooms • 20.47 acres • Outbuildings • Period • Detached • Equestrian • Garden • Rural
Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A
Agent Information: • Address: Bridgeway, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6YX
Full Description: Reputed to have originally been built for relatives of William Shakespeare, Shakespeare Hall is a fine Grade II listed family home with abundant character throughout.The accommodation in the main house is extensive and the sizeable entrance hall sets the tone. It has an attractive period fireplace and a beautiful staircase rising to the first floor. The principal reception rooms include a grand drawing room with lovely views over the rear gardens, a wonderful sitting room and a delightful dining room with wood panelling. There is also a family room, home office, kitchen/breakfast room and a useful back kitchen that works perfectly as a 'prep' area when hosting guests.The first floor mirrors the sizeable accommodation on the ground floor. There is a principal bedroom suite with an en suite bathroom, with both a bath and a separate shower, and a guest suite with an en suite bathroom, with a bath and separate shower. There are five further bedrooms, three of which are en suite and a family bathroom.The well-appointed annexe is accessed via the carport. It has a kitchen on the ground floor, stairs to the first floor studio and an en suite bathroom. This is a valuable space for guests, extended family or staff.Further to Shakespeare Hall, the estate benefits from four cottages ranging from one bedroom to three bedrooms and offers excellent income potential.One approaches the property via a long tree-lined driveway, which ensures the property is barely visible from the road. The formal gardens and grounds are beautiful and well-stocked with herbaceous shrub beds and fine specimen trees. The views to be enjoyed from the formal gardens at the rear truly must be admired. These views over the rolling countryside are nothing short of idyllic.The property and its gardens are situated within 20 acres of paddock land, ensuring privacy. The land lends itself well to the equestrian purchaser, and Shakespeare Hall already has stables.With beautiful views, several ponds, paddock land and extensive views, Shakespeare Hall and its setting are undoubtedly an exceptional family home.Shakespeare Hall is in the heart of the lovely village of Rowington, which has a fine parish church, an excellent sports club, a cricket club and a tennis club. Many country pubs are nearby and Baddesley Clinton National Trust House is within walking distance. The village is excellently located for access to the motorway network, intercity train services and the West Midlands' centres of employment. Warwick, Henley-in-Arden, Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and Solihull are all readily accessible with excellent shopping facilities, such as the Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull, including a John Lewis branch.The area has a range of state, grammar and private schools to suit most requirements. These include King's High School for Girls, Warwick Prep and Public Schools, The Croft Prep School in Stratford-upon-Avon and Stratford Grammar schools. Arnold Lodge and Kingsley School in Leamington Spa are also nearby. Further schools are available in Solihull.The area has several golf courses and racing is at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and CheltenhamWarwick 7 miles, Warwick Parkway Station 6.5 miles (trains to London Marylebone from 69 minutes), M40 (J16) 5 miles, M40 (J15) 8 miles, Leamington Spa 10 miles, Solihull 10 miles, Birmingham 15 miles, Birmingham International Airport 11 miles, Stratford-upon-Avon 14 miles (All distances and times are approximate)BrochuresMore Details
