The Old School, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37

The Old School is a striking Victorian former school of considerable architectural presence, notably unlisted and nearly 6,000 Sq. Ft. of living space, this home features tall arched Gothic stone mullioned windows beneath a patterned tiled roof crowned with an original bell turret.

The scale of the accommodation is exceptional, offering generous reception rooms, superb entertaining spaces and six well-proportioned bedrooms. The layout, served by three separate staircases, lends itself particularly well to multigenerational living or flexible family use.

Throughout the property there is a wealth of period character, including boarded timber, parquet and engineered timber flooring, exposed ceiling timbers, and traditional ledged, braced and panelled doors. The drawing room features a charming corner fireplace with wood-burning stove, while the games/family room is enhanced by a fitted bar, making it ideal for entertaining.

At the heart of the home lies a beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room, featuring timber worktops, a granite-topped island with breakfast bar, range cooker and integrated appliances. A glazed gable floods the space with natural light, while double doors open directly onto the garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living.

The bedroom accommodation is equally impressive. Bedroom four enjoys a west-facing balcony with an external spiral staircase, while the principal bedroom benefits from a Juliet balcony. Bedroom three features a loft ladder leading to a mezzanine area, adding further flexibility. The bathrooms and shower rooms throughout are attractively finished and thoughtfully designed.

A particular highlight is the magnificent vaulted first-floor games/sitting room, with its pine-clad ceiling, exposed roof timbers and trusses, creating a dramatic yet welcoming space.

Outside, a pair of five-bar gates open onto a gravel driveway and block-paved private parking to the front, framed by a boundary wall and hedging. Side access leads to an attractive south-facing rear garden, with an expansive flagstone terrace overlooking the River Stour and open countryside beyond. The garden is laid mainly to lawn with terraced levels, gravel pathways, mature shrub borders and a wooden garden store. A substantial brick outbuilding provides excellent potential as a home office, studio or gym.

Location
The Old School occupies a central position within the highly regarded village of Alderminster, close to Stratford-upon-Avon. The village offers an excellent community atmosphere and is within easy walking distance of the award-winning gastro pub, The Bell. The nearby market town of Shipston-on-Stour provides a comprehensive range of everyday amenities, while Stratford-upon-Avon offers more extensive shopping, leisure and cultural attractions, including the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

The area is well served by an excellent choice of state, grammar and independent schools, including highly regarded grammar schools in Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick, The Croft Preparatory School, and notable independent schools such as Bloxham, Sibford and Kitebrook.

For commuters, the M40 (J15) is approximately 10 miles away, while regular rail services operate from Warwick Parkway and Banbury to London Marylebone, and from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddington.