Bidford-on-Avon

A Stylish Historic Home at the Heart of Village Life

Avonbury is a striking Grade II-listed home right in the centre of Bidford-on-Avon’s historic High Street. Originally Georgian, with part of the house dating back to around 1650, it’s a rare find: full of charm and heritage, but updated throughout for modern comfort and low-maintenance living.

The current owners have spent over a decade thoughtfully enhancing the property, retaining key period features — like open fireplaces, leaded windows, and exposed beams — while upgrading insulation, bathrooms, lighting, and finishes to create a home that’s warm, elegant, and very liveable.

Ground Floor - Elegant Living with Practical Touches

The front door opens into a generous entrance hall that doubles as a dining and entertaining space — a lovely example of how the home’s proportions allow for flexible use. One of five open fireplaces adds atmosphere and warmth, and there’s excellent natural light throughout.

To one side is the main sitting room: soft and serene, with new parquet flooring, Cole & Son wallpaper, and another working fire — perfect for quiet evenings in.

Opposite is the music room/study, a beautiful and versatile space with bespoke bookcases, display cabinets, and a hand-built desk area. This room could easily be used as a library, second sitting room, or refined home office.

Kitchen, Boot Room & Garden Room

The kitchen has a classic Shaker style, with granite-style worktops by Granite Transformations, an integral dishwasher and fridge, and a large Cookmaster range cooker with dual electric ovens and a five-burner gas hob. Two handcrafted wooden windows look out over the Mediterranean-style courtyard, bringing in light and colour. A stable door adds charm, while practical touches like Hive-controlled heating, LED lighting and Metro-tiled cloakroom and boot room show attention to detail.

Beyond, the garden room is one of the home’s highlights — a peaceful, light-filled space that invites you to sit and gaze out through arched openings onto the full length of the garden. Ideal as a second sitting room or a restful place to read and unwind.

First & Second Floors - Four bedrooms and Three Bathrooms

Upstairs, there are four generous bedrooms and three bathrooms. The main bedroom is set quietly to the rear and feels private and calm. Bedroom two — a favourite of the current owners — is particularly elegant, with lovely proportions and natural light. The other two bedrooms are ideal for guests, children or additional workspace.

All bathrooms have been fully upgraded with Duravit fittings, quality tiles and power showers. Thanks to pump enhancements, the rear shower room now offers a spa-style experience. Thick walls and the home’s mid-terrace position keep things warm and peaceful all year round.

Garden - Stylish and Low Maintenance

The garden has been redesigned for ease and enjoyment, with a clean, timeless aesthetic. A paved terrace leads to a moonstone gravel path, flanked by lawn and softened by subtle lighting. At the far end, a smart timber shed with electricity provides practical storage.

A covered loggia with ambient lighting and a power supply makes a perfect al fresco entertaining area. The house’s rear elevation has been finished in specialist heritage-grade masonry paint, and all exterior joinery has been carefully painted in Farrow & Ball’s Dix Blue for a consistent, elegant finish.

Village Life - Quiet, Connected and Welcoming

Bidford-on-Avon is one of those rare villages that feels both peaceful and lively. You’ll find two supermarkets, several pubs, a monthly street market, allotments, sports clubs, and a warm sense of community. The Bridge restaurant — just 300 metres away — is a local favourite for riverside dining, and the Big Meadow park offers year-round walks along the Avon, connecting with Shakespeare’s Way.

You’re also equidistant between Stratford-upon-Avon and Evesham, and just four miles from Honeybourne station, with direct services to London Paddington via Oxford. It’s a location that gives you easy access to countryside, culture and connectivity.