Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37

6 Old Town is a detached late Regency townhouse located in a prime position in Old Town opposite Halls Croft and has been extensively remodelled to a high standard and finish by the present owner. This property features in Stratford-upon-Avon in 50 buildings by Robert Bearman and Lindsay MacDonald. A generously proportioned Grade II listed property dating back to 1837 and retaining original features including the original doors, windows, fireplaces, cornicing, original lattice windows, architraves and high ceilings throughout. Parquet timber flooring, hand-made display shelving, bookcases and cupboards. 6 Old Town has the benefit of off-road parking and a garage.

The original front door leads into the welcoming entrance hall, which has an archway through to the drawing room. Drawing room having a square bay window to the front and double-glazed pane doors opening to a flagstone patio and paved path to the garden to the rear. Sitting room having a square bay window and fireplace. Open plan kitchen/breakfast room with contemporary fitted kitchen units and appliances, including an electric AGA with extractor over and gas hob. Tiled floor. Generously proportioned orangery/dining room beyond the kitchen, which has doors opening out to the garden, roof lantern. Guest cloakroom and cellar housing the boiler and wine cellar.

On the first floor, principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes, windows to two sides and en suite bathroom with separate shower. Two further double bedrooms with en suites. Separate guest bedroom four with en suite with external staircase to a south-facing balcony.

Outside

Situated back from the road, behind a brick wall with wrought iron railings and wrought iron gates, to a brick-paved parking area and front garden. Carport with double doors to the front, with an enclosed courtyard behind leading to double doors to a large storage room with extensive cupboards and separate garden WC and with double doors to the garden. South west-facing, extensively landscaped walled garden with traditional Victorian-style greenhouse and ornamental pond with William Pye water feature, in a paved seating area. Hedging, lawn and herbaceous and shrub beds, arbour, ornamental silver birch trees. At the end of the garden is a secluded office, a timber building with sliding patio doors overlooking a wild flower and ornamental grass garden.

Stratford-upon-Avon is renowned as the region’s cultural centre and is home to The Royal Shakespeare Company. Many quality restaurants, public houses and dining pubs with excellent reputations, together with the theatre and gardens, are all within walking distance.

The area is well served by schools, including Stratford Prep School, King Edward’s Grammar School for Boys, Stratford upon Avon Grammar School for Girls and Stratford High School. Warwick and Leamington Spa are also nearby, providing good private schooling and facilities.

Stratford has many opportunities for boating, fishing and rowing, together with the canal network. The M40 (Junction 15) is 8 miles away, providing access to Birmingham, London and the national motorway network.

Old Town is just a short walk from Stratford Town Centre and is a highly regarded residential area, predominantly made up of medieval Shakespearean timbered buildings, classic Georgian and Victorian properties.