Shrubland Street, Leamington Spa, CV31

A really characterful two-bedroom Victorian home, combining some lovely original features with stylish modern updates, and situated in a popular and convenient part of Leamington Spa.

The property has a traditional bay-fronted façade with attractive brick detailing and a tiled pathway leading to the entrance. Inside, the character continues with stripped wooden floorboards, original-style fireplaces and stripped timber doors giving the house plenty of warmth and personality.

The front living room is a particularly inviting space, with a large bay window bringing in plenty of natural light and a feature fireplace providing a natural focal point. Behind this is a separate dining room, again with exposed floorboards and a fireplace, with enough space for a good-sized dining table and useful built-in storage.

The kitchen sits beyond and provides a more contemporary contrast to the period features elsewhere in the house. Finished with clean-lined wood-effect cabinetry, pale worktops and integrated cooking appliances, it is a smart and practical space, with a window and door opening onto the rear garden.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a generous double positioned at the front of the house and retains another attractive period fireplace, exposed floorboards and plenty of space for wardrobes. The second bedroom is also a good size and works equally well as a bedroom, home office or nursery.

One of the standout updates is the first-floor bathroom. Bold blue tiling, patterned flooring, a walk-in shower with fluted glass screen, contemporary vanity unit and contrasting brass-effect fittings give the room a distinctive, modern finish.

Outside, there is a low-maintenance paved rear garden with established planting and useful outside storage, providing space for seating and entertaining during the warmer months.

Shrubland Street is well placed for both Leamington Spa town centre and the railway station, while the nearby amenities of the Old Town are also within easy reach. For commuters, there are excellent rail connections towards Birmingham and London, alongside straightforward access to the wider road network.

This is a home that gets the balance right: plenty of Victorian character, some really well-chosen contemporary updates and a location that makes everyday life in Leamington very easy.