House For Sale £1,100,000
Willes Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4PP

Situated in a convenient central Leamington location, this elegant Grade II Listed period town house is full of character and charm and offers spacious accommodation over five storeys. This family home is beautifully presented having been lovingly restored throughout retaining many original features and has the benefit of a pretty landscaped walled garden to the rear. The property is a short walk from the town centre amenities including parks, pubs and restaurants as well as the extensive array of independent retailers and artisan coffee shops.

Key Features
This amazing family home offers stylish and flexible living space full of period features and over 2,500 sq/ft of living space spread over five floors. Accommodation includes a re-fitted kitchen/living/dining room with Aga on the lower ground floor, a beautiful large living room on the ground floor together with a butler’s pantry, now a useful boot room which opens out onto the pretty walled garden beyond. There are five bedrooms arranged over the upper three storeys together with three bathrooms.

Ground Floor
The impressive entrance hallway with exposed painted floorboards leads to the grand double aspect sitting room with sash windows with original shutters to front and rear as well as two beautiful marble fireplaces, ceiling cornicing detailing, central ceiling rose and picture rails. A butler’s pantry off the hall opens out onto the patio terrace and the garden beyond, and serves as a useful boot room with Belfast sink, wooden worktops and built-in storage. The impressive staircase leads up to the first floor and a lit staircase descends to the lower ground floor.

Lower Ground Floor
The basement kitchen/diner and living area is the hub of the home and this lovely space has been opened-up by the current owners to create a sociable area in which to cook, eat, relax or work. The original fireplace with cast iron open grate at one end offers a formal dining area with comfortable bench seating and space for a dining table whilst the large central island is an ideal spot for more informal drinks or meals. The kitchen has been re-fitted in a shaker style with beech wood worktops and integrated dishwasher and built in cupboard for a fridge/freezer. A gas fired Aga and terracotta tiled floor create a cosy feel and an integrated Stoves oven and hidden drinks station, pantry and under stairs storage completes this practical space. Glazed French style double doors open out onto a small pretty patio area offering a quiet shaded spot to enjoy a cup of coffee. Steps lead up to the garden.

A hallway off the kitchen/diner leads to a door giving external access to the front of the property as well as a w.c. with wash hand basin and heated towel rail and a walk-in storage cupboard.

First Floor
The split-level landing has exposed painted floor timbers with staircase leading up to the second floor and giving access to bedroom two, a truly impressive room with original marble fireplace and cast iron grate, exposed original floor timbers and twin sash windows to the front.

Bedroom three has exposed painted floorboards, an original fireplace and cast iron grate and a sash window overlooking the rear garden. A fitted cupboard on one side of the chimney breast and shelving on the other offer useful storage.

A pretty bathroom at the back of the house overlooks the garden and has plantation style shutters, a mosaic tiled floor, large walk-in shower, w.c. and wash hand basin. The landing with exposed painted floorboards and staircase leads up to the second floor.

Second Floor
On this floor you will find the main bedroom a beautiful bedroom with original fireplace housing an open cast iron grate, picture rail and twin sash windows at the front. Double wardrobes on both sides of the bed together with overhead cupboards offer plenty of storage in addition to two built in cupboards either side of the fireplace. There is also a spacious bathroom full of character with a freestanding roll-top bath with claw feet, a large separate walk-in shower, w.c. and wash hand basin. An original fireplace with cast iron grate together with a sash window overlooking the garden add to its charm. Fitted cupboards to either side of the chimney breast, offer a practical space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Stairs lead up to the third floor.

Third Floor
Stairs open into a landing space currently used as a peaceful reading area with a double- glazed roof light and doors to bedrooms four and five. Bedroom four has an en-suite bathroom with double glazed roof light, panelled bath, w.c. and wash hand basin.

Outside
At the front the of the property a flagged path with steps leads up to the front door and the grand pillared entrance. To the right of the entrance is a small gravelled garden area with central bed with rosemary and box trees, together with steps descending to the lower ground floor entrance.

To the rear of the property you step out of the boot room onto the patio terrace and the delightful landscaped walled garden with Astro turfed lawn. A garden path leads down the garden and borders to either side are planted with a wide variety of shrubs, bushes and plants. A timber gate opens onto a shared rear pedestrian access. The property has on street parking with residents and visitors permits.

Location – Leamington Spa
In March 2023 the historic town of Leamington Spa was once again listed as one of the top ten best places 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. Birmingham International Airport is less than 20 miles away.
Services – Mains gas, electricity, water, drainage and telephone are understood to be connected to the property.

Local Authority – Warwick District Council, Council tax band F

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on[use Contact Agent Button].

Website
For more information visit
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday - 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Saturday - 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Sunday - By appointment only

Directions
From Dormer Place head East and turn left onto The Parade (B4087). Turn right onto Regent Grove and then left onto Clarendon Street. Turn right at the traffic lights into Willes Road (B4099). The property can be found on the left-hand side with a blue front door.

What3Words – ///scuba.studio.enter

Agents Notes
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.

Tenure: Freehold | EPC: Exempt | Tax Band: F