Magnificent grade 1 listed Georgian residence with river views

A wonderful lifestyle residence, occupying a wing of one of Warwickshire’s most stunning country estates.

Situation

South Wing 2 forms part of this fine Grade 1 listed Georgian House with a wealth of history. For over 400 years it was the seat of Jane Austin’s relatives, the Leighs. Jane Austin visited with her mother and sister and took inspiration for Mansfield Park from some aspects of the house.

In the mid 1990s it was restored into a mixture of stunning homes.

Hidden from sight and approached along a sweeping lime tree lined private road, the house sits in formal grounds and adjacent to the River Avon, within 690 acres of parkland.

Description

Accessed through ornate wrought iron gates and over a gravel path and outside terrace, South Wing 2 lies to the south of the Abbey. Through a large oak door and into a reception hall with original flagstone flooring and two shelved cupboards. There is also a cloakroom WC.

The sitting/dining room also has original flagstones This  is a light and airy room due to the double aspect large sash windows. The kitchen breakfast room off,  has views across the pretty knot garden. There is an excellent range of  painted wall and floor units in beech wood with a range cooker.

A wide staircase leads to the two vaulted basement rooms in the medieval part of the building. One is a large family/occasional bedroom with an en suite shower room, the other a wine cellar and storage room with ample shelving.

From the reception hall, an exceptionally wide staircase rises to a stunning high ceilinged classical Georgian drawing room with beautiful wooden flooring and hand painted fireplace with marble surround. There is an enormous sash window with original working shutters, and this provides amazing views over the river and countryside beyond. Off this room there is a small fitted study with sash window.

From the landing, stairs take you to the second floor where there is a large light filled master bedroom with built in oak wardrobes, original wooden floor and two very large sash windows which provide superb views. There is an en suite bathroom with an iron fireplace and white marble surround. The guest bedroom has a large sash window, built in wardrobe and separate bathroom.

Outside there is a single garage and one reserved parking space, in addition to plenty of visitor parking.

Stoneleigh Abbey reflects the rich mix of more than 800 years of history. The estate was the home of the Leigh family from 1561 until the late twentieth century.

With its unique private setting Stoneleigh Abbey sits in around 690 acres of parkland and boasts beautiful river views and an enclosed knot garden yet is still convenient for major road networks and trains to London and Birmingham

The house has Broadband and Bang and Olufsen sound system over three floors.

  • Grade 1 Listed
  • River View
  • Rolling lawns down to river
  • Several Acres of shared gardens
  • Formal private walled garden plus Orchard
  • Easy access to M40 M42 M69 M45 M1
  • Surrounded by golf courses
  • Leasehold
  • Price: anne@peoplemaps.com
    01926851877

Location:  Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LF

  • 3 miles from Kenilworth Town centre
  • 5 miles from Leamington and Warwick
  • 20 Minutes from Stratford on Avon
  • 5.5 miles from station
  • Junction 15 of M40 7.5 miles
  • Birmingham international airport, railway station/NEC 14.5 miles

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