The Manor Mews, Cleeve Prior Manor WR11 8LQ

The Manor Mews forms part of an exceptional Grade II listed sixteenth-century manor house in the rural village of Cleeve Prior, where the charm of Warwickshire blends seamlessly with Worcestershire’s rolling hills.

This is a rare opportunity to own a home that is not only steeped in history, but also offers an enviable lifestyle of refined living within a majestic and peaceful courtyard setting. The reception rooms are of the size and grandeur one would expect in a manor house: soaring ceilings, mullioned windows, timber beams, original doors, flagstone floors, and an impressive inglenook fireplace all come together to create interiors that marry period character with modern comfort.

Whilst the front approach is striking, the gardens to the rear are exquisite, a haven of tranquillity that feels as though time has stood still. Beautifully planted and framed by mellow blue Lias stone walls, the grounds feature espaliered apple trees, sweeping lawns, and the original stone summer house. Beyond, vegetable gardens and a paddock complete the picture of a truly idyllic setting.

In Brief: 4 Double Bedrooms * 3 Bathrooms * 3 Reception Rooms * Bespoke Kitchen & Dining * Utility * Cloakroom * Enchanting Gardens * 16th-Century Summer House * Paddock * Double Garage * Ample Parking

In more detail…

The Manor is approached via a sweeping driveway that unfolds into a tranquil courtyard. Wrapping around one side are beautifully restored blue Lias stone barn conversions, once the stables and service wings, to the other is The Manor, almost hidden by greenery, at its centre, the formal avenue of ancient clipped yews known as the Twelve Apostles. Now divided into three residences, it retains its quiet grandeur,  with The Manor Mews forming one of these exceptional homes.

Access to The Manor Mews is through private gates leading into a paved courtyard, where the front door opens into a welcoming inner hallway. Here, beautiful flagstone floors and a magnicicent staircase set the tone, with doors opening to the impressive reception rooms and kitchen. From the hallway there is also access to a practical utility room and a downstairs cloakroom.

From the hallway, a separate utility room offers practical space with direct access to the outside, while a cloakroom is conveniently positioned nearby. Beyond, is the bespoke kitchen  fitted to the highest standard and centred around a 7-burner SMEG range. Designed with both style and function in mind, it comfortably accommodates a dining table for eight, creating a warm and sociable heart to the home, perfect for informal meals and relaxed conversation.

Both principal reception rooms boast striking proportions, showcasing exposed beams, original stone-mullioned windows, and soaring ceilings that reflect the grandeur of the building’s heritage.

The dining room, directly accessed from the kitchen, is an atmospheric space dominated by a magnificent, full-height blue lias stone wall that rises above the Inglenook fireplace, which still houses the original bread oven. A feature staircase ascends to a mezzanine, further accentuating the dramatic sense of scale.

Beyond, a beautifully crafted garden room has been added with sensitivity to the home’s original character. Bathed in natural light, this space offers an idyllic setting to enjoy the gardens, with french doors opening onto the terraces. Its seamless connection to the adjoining rooms creates a wonderful flow, linking each magnificent space with ease.

A grand living room can be accessed from both the hallway and the dining hall. Here, the home’s full period splendour is on display, with exposed beams stretching across the ceiling and a striking fireplace with wood burner, making it a truly impressive room for entertaining.

On the first floor, a superb and spacious landing with heavy solid wood timber bannisters leads to the magnificent principal bedroom with its own en suite. A further double bedroom and a family bathroom complete this level.

The second floor provides two additional double bedrooms, which share a washroom with WC and wash hand basin. In total, The Manor Mews offers four bedrooms and three exceptional reception rooms, a home of scale and elegance, perfectly balancing grandeur with comfort and charm.

Outside

The gardens at The Manor Mews are nothing short of enchanting. To the rear, lawns unfold in a setting of exceptional tranquillity, planted with fruit trees, shrubs, and vibrant borders that bring colour and interest throughout the seasons. Espaliered apple trees climb gracefully along the blue lias stone walls, a detail that perfectly echoes the character of the house itself.

Within the garden stands the original sixteenth-century blue lias stone summer house, a feature that adds immeasurably to the atmosphere and lends the whole setting an enchanting, almost magical quality.

Beyond lies a productive vegetable garden, while across from this a paddock extends the grounds, enhancing the overall sense of space and tranquillity. The paddock, which is in 2 enclosures has a footpath to the church/village and there are mutual rights of way with neighbours to the public road.

A shelter for the tractor at the top of the paddock provides a practical finishing touch to this idyllic setting.

Being offered to the market with no upward chain

Tenure: Freehold

Services: All mains services are connected to the property.

Broadband: Ultrafast

Flood Risk Rating - No Risk 

Council Tax Band: G

History of The Manor…
The roots of Cleeve Prior Manor stretch back over a millennium. First granted by King Æthelred to the Priors of Worcester in 872, the estate has long stood at the centre of village life. The present house, with its Elizabethan and Jacobean origins, was built in the sixteenth century and is today recognised as Grade II*. Over the centuries it has been home to notable families, with each generation leaving its mark.

Among its most celebrated features are the medieval dovecote and the famed clipped yew avenue, known as the “Twelve Apostles”,  which continues to line the approach. Now thoughtfully divided into three residences, The Manor retains its grandeur and timeless presence, ensuring that those who live here become part of an extraordinary story that has been unfolding for over a thousand years.

THE LOCAL AREA

Cleeve Prior is a pretty village on the Warwickshire/Worcestershire border, surrounded by beautiful countryside with wonderful walks and fishing rights for residents on the River Avon. At its heart lies a conservation area with traditional blue lias stone cottages, the 12th-century church of St Andrew, the Kings Arms pub, and an active village community with clubs, groups, and a tea shop in the Village Hall.

SCHOOLS

The village has a small, friendly primary school, with an excellent choice of state, grammar, and independent secondary schools in the surrounding towns.

TRANSPORT

Superbly connected, the village is within easy reach of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Evesham, Broadway, and the Cotswolds. Honeybourne Station (3.5 miles) offers direct trains to London Paddington, with Warwick Parkway and Banbury also nearby for services to London Marylebone. Birmingham Airport is around 18 miles away.