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Kings LodgeLong Marston | Stratford upon Avon | Warwickshire | CV37 8RL

KINGS LODGE“The first time I saw Kings Lodge, I was deeply impressed by the long, lime tree-lined driveway and how the house itself was centred within its own grounds. We don’t hear or see traffic at all, Kings Lodge is its own quiet world.”

A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of Warwickshire’s most historic and beautiful houses, a stunning Grade II detached family home at the edge of a popular village, with separate holiday cottage and 4.5 acres of land with two paddocks.

With five double bedrooms, four en suites, family bathroom, sitting room, drawing room, dining room, family kitchen, study, two garages and workshops, this property makes a wonderful family home with income opportunities.

Accommodation SummaryGround FloorKings Lodge has a long and rich history dating back to Tudor times with a wealth of character and a sense of grandeur. The original house was built in the 1400s and was renovated and extended in 1896 by the descendants of same family who built it. Since then, it has only changed ownership a handful of times. Recently, the house was sympathetically restored retaining many period features with modern day living. The entrance porch with inner door in oak, leads to a sitting room with original flag stone flooring, exposed wooden beams, a window seat, stone mullion windows, delightful Victorian oak staircase to the first floor and plenty of original oak storage cupboards. The generous sized drawing room has three large windows looking over the delightful grounds, two window seats and a large inglenook fireplace with multi burner stove. The study with quarry tiled floor has a stable door for access into the grounds. The dining room is both impressive and spacious with original parquet flooring installed in 1896, two large stone mullion windows, a window seat, and the original inglenook fireplace where Charles II famously cooked a large joint of meat. Leading from the dining hall, you pass through a second hall way with a door into the herb garden, a utility room containing plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer, a sink and ample storage, a cloakroom with W.C. and basin and into the a substantial and really spacious kitchen. This room creates the most fantastic family kitchen and is superb for entertaining. With three windows around the room providing excellent views of the grounds, the kitchen has a range cooker, two double ceramic sinks, ample storage and quarry tiled floor. There is a second staircase from the hall way leading to the first floor.

Seller Insight Not only is the house truly historic, as Charles II hid in the house following his defeat at the Battle of

Worcester, but it’s also a sanctuary for wildlife. We regularly see and hear muntjac and red deer, moorhens, ducks and herons as well as kingfishers, woodpeckers and buzzards. We don’t hear or see traffic at all. King’s Lodge is its own, quiet world. We moved here with our young daughter five years ago. My parents came to live with us around a year after we came here from Hampshire and have integrated happily into village life. They both volunteer for work in the friendly village shop one day a week, my Stepdad has become involved in parish council planning. They both love the space, peace and freedom of the extensive garden and grounds of the house and they have lots of friends in the village, meeting in the Masons Arms, our village pub, or the village hall as well as neighbours’ homes. The village is a truly friendly place to live and we have been made to feel very welcome here. We have lovely memories of family Christmases, get-togethers and dinners in the house, which comfortably accommodates up to 12 people. My parents want to spend the rest of their lives in this village. We will be moving away from the area but we’re aware that it’s unlikely we will ever find such a beautiful house again. The best thing about it is that it’s a warm and cosy home as well as an impressive house in which to entertain friends and family.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

First FloorThe master suite is a magnificent area, one vast double bedroom with an ornate wooden vaulted ceiling, two beautiful windows with window seats and delightful views of the grounds and surrounding country side and the original period fireplace. There is a separate dressing room with ample built in storage and a luxurious bathroom with double shower, W.C. and feature basin. The second spacious double bedroom has three windows, large fireplace, exposed beams, and another very well presented en suite with a standalone roll top bath, W.C. and basin. The room is light, bright and full of character. The three further bedrooms are all good sized doubles, all en suite and all have plenty of storage.

Queen’s Holiday CottageThis cottage is currently used for holiday letting. It would also provide excellent accommodation for multi generation family living. There is a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and shower room.

OutsideKings Lodge is accessed down a long gravel driveway lined with Lime trees. With 4.5 acres of land the formal gardens are a delightful mixture of lawns, flower beds, mature shrubs and trees, rose gardens, herb garden and a natural pond. The grounds are both private and secluded. There is ample room for parking. In addition there are two garages, four additional storage outhouses and two paddocks.

Long Marston is a pretty village which lies between Stratford upon Avon and the Cotswolds. The village has a 14th century parish church, thriving community-run village store and a traditional popular public house with skittle alley. There are plenty of lovely villages and market towns surrounding Long Marston with Stratford upon Avon, Chelthenham and Evesham all very close by.

Stratford-upon-Avon is internationally famous through being the birthplace of William Shakespeare and home to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre attracting almost four million visitors a year who come to see its rich variety of historic buildings. Stratford is also a prosperous riverside market town. There are numerous fine restaurants, inns, bars and coffee shops. There is a good choice of public and private schools and excellent sporting and recreational amenities. These include golf courses, swimming pool and leisure centre. Evesham is an historic riverside market town with excellent boating and marina facilities as well as several leisure activities available in the area including, rowing, tennis, etc. The beautiful riverside town boasts a wealth of pubs, restaurants and shops.

There are excellent transport links with the close by M40 providing access to Birmingham to the north, London to the south and the national motorway network. Warwick and Leamington Spa are less than a 25 minute drive and Birmingham International airport is under 30 minutes. There is a direct line train service to London from Evesham, Honeybourne, Leamington and Warwick Parkway. The Cotswolds are within striking distance of the town. The area offers access to a wide range of state schools, including Pebworth First School, Stratford Girls’ Grammar School (Ofsted rating outstanding) and Stratford upon Avon School, together with a good selection of independent schools including Stratford Prep.

LOCATION

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ServicesThe property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. There are two oil fired boilers for heating and hot water.

Local AuthorityStratford upon Avon District Council

Viewing ArrangementsStrictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01789 332600.

WebsiteFor more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/stratford-upon-avon

Opening HoursMonday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pmSunday 11.00am - 3.00 pm

DirectionsThe postcode to the property is CV37 8RL

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. 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. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 13.03.2019

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