42 Portland Place East
Leamington Spa | CV32 5ET
Beautiful Regency terrace house in the heart of Leamington Spa. With four stories, south facing walled garden and off road parking. Stunning kitchen/family room opening to the garden and plenty of additional accommodation. Grade II Listed.
Accomodation Summary Entrance hall with two reception rooms and a study/fourth bedroom. There are exposed floorboards, fireplaces, shutters and built in bookshelves and cupboards. Stairs lead down to the lower ground floor and the delightful kitchen/family room with French doors out through the garden room to the patio and garden beyond. The kitchen floor is stone, there is space for a range cooker, American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There are exposed floorboards in the living area, a beautiful fireplace and French doors to the garden room. On the first floor are two bedrooms, also with exposed floorboards. The master has a full en-suite bathroom and the second has built in wardrobes and a fireplace. On the top floor is a further bedroom with oak flooring and a feature fireplace.
Number 42 Portland Place East is an elegant regency property in the heart of the Georgian spa town of Royal Leamington Spa. With its many original and period features, including flag stone floors, recently restored ornate ceilings, and an original front door the property gives you the impression of stepping back in time. “The stairs are original and have elegant curves,” describes owner Louise, “The fireplaces were reclaimed from a stately home in Wales, and they are of similar age and closely match those fitted when the property was built. The property was home, for many generations to the family who owned the cinema at the end of the street, and we have a picture of the house taken in around 1890 with a maid on the pavement pushing a small pram, and others of their children wearing their school uniform in the garden taken during the1930’s. They are now very elderly, but have popped in for tea. During the Second World War this family often hosted RAF aircrew from nearby airfields, and we have found several letters of thanks from the crews.”
The downstairs sitting room with superb open fire provides an excellent centre piece to the property, especially during the cold winter months as it warms the entire house with natural heat. The flow of the downstairs rooms into the garden creates ideal access during the summer. “The fact that the kitchen leads into a sitting room, which leads into a garden room, which itself leads into the garden is great. This is particularly useful when the weather is sunny, as it is possible to leave the French doors open and have the children run right through, or entertain in the garden without any trouble,” she continues. The sitting room on the middle floor is quiet and south facing so always bright and sunny; it makes for a perfect office, where Louise and Adrian have been able to work and study from home.
Outside Delightful south facing walled garden measuring some 60 feet by 25. At the rear of the garden there is private secure parking for two/three cars, accessed from Dormer Place. Location Royal Leamington Spa is a fashionable and elegant Regency town in the heart of Warwickshire. Renowned for its Victorian painted stucco villas and beautiful Regency houses, much of the charm of nineteenth-century planning can still be found in and around the town. Today there is a great choice of high street and boutique shops, restaurants, cafĂŠs and bars, offering a unique shopping, dining and cultural experience. The river Leam runs through the town, and with its stunning architecture, tree-lined avenues, squares, parks and gardens, it is a very popular place to live.
Services All mains services connected. Local Authority Warwick District Council. Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01926 455950. Website For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/Leamington-Spa Opening Hours: Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday
9.00 am - 5.30 pm 9.00 am - 4.30 pm 11.00 am – 3.00 pm
Directions From our office proceed south, turn first right onto Dormer Place, right onto Augusta Place and left onto Portland Place East. Number 42 is on the left.
The property is bursting with unique features, the fold down bed in the small study / bedroom on the middle floor is disguised as a bookcase it is very useful, yet you would never know it was there. There are two hidden under pavement storage areas at the front of the property - they are invisible from the road, but are the obvious place for storing bicycles etc. In addition there is secure, gated off road parking and a large wooden shed at the rear. Leamington Spa provides many excellent facilities including a high street and independent shops, such as the locally renowned butcher Aubrey Allen, as well as a wide variety of coffee shops, gastro pubs, bars and restaurants. Leamington’s three award winning parks, and gardens, the local library and the Pump Rooms are just across the road at the rear of the property. There are several fantastic schools in the vicinity; state, private and grammar, as well as Warwick University which is just a short drive away. The town provides excellent transport links, with travel to the capital taking around one hour and ten minutes from Leamington Spa Railway Station. “The walled gardens are safe and very quiet, it is hard to imagine when you are relaxing here, that you in such close proximity to Jephson Gardens, The Parade and train station ! From the top bedroom one can look out over the quiet residential area and see Victoria Park and the neo-classical buildings on Dormer Place.”
GARAGE
STUDY/ BEDROOM GARDEN ROOM
CLOAK ROOM
SITTING ROOM
LIVING / DINING ROOM
DRAWING ROOM
Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.