10 The Mansion House Norton Grange | Little Kineton | CV35 0DP
Once the magnificent family home of Lord Willoughby de Brook, the Mansion House has an unusual history serving many purposes since it was constructed in 1823. In the late 1800s it was owned by the master of the nearby Warwickshire Hunt, it later became Kineton Auxiliary Hospital during the First World War and then The Norton Grange Borstal School for Boys, from where the private estate takes its name. In the 1980s the mansion house was beautifully restored and sensitively converted to accommodate town-house-style living, and a number of sumptuous private apartments, number 10 being the largest of these.
The house is elegant and spacious, with beautiful French Oak floors, high ceilings and large Georgian sash windows, giving the property a sense of light.
The Ground Floor On entering from the rear of the property you walk through the library complete with built in storage cupboards and book shelving. With oak flooring throughout the ground floor, high ceilings, decorative coving and deep skirting there is a sense of elegance about this home. The central point of the home is a fabulous reception dining hall with the dog-leg staircase rising to the upper floors. Doors lead to a lovely drawing room with bay sash windows that open to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is modern, with a range of wooden fitted furniture complemented by beech and stainless steel worktops. There is an integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave together with space for an electric range cooker. There is a further reception room/study and downstairs cloakroom.
Elegance
High ceilings, deep and ornate architraves around the doors, and period window all combine to tell a story of its unique history and opulent luxury. This stunning house balances the classical proportions of its period design whilst meeting the requirements and demands of a busy family in the 21st century
The First Floor The first floor landing leads to three of the bedrooms. The principal bedroom with views over the rear garden has a range of fitted wardrobes and fitted en-suite bathroom, with bath and separate shower with rain forest shower. The second bedroom to the front again has an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room completed with fitted wardrobe storage.
The Second Floor A further staircase rises to the second floor, where there are a further two large double bedrooms and a bathroom.
Kineton is everything a Warwickshire village should be; a fabulous rural community which supports its local businesses. There is a butchers, supermarkets, hairdressers, riding stables, doctors and veterinary surgeries and a great curry house within strolling distance. There is a local film club, an amateur dramatics society and the scouts and brownies for the kids, as well as events run by the village primary and high schools. Norton Grange, with its pleasent community, spacious amenity field and mature landscaping gives the feeling of isolation. It is conveniently located to rail and motorway links. The setting is ideal for commuting and having a tranquil rural life.
The owners lived here for 12 years and it was their first family home. “Our children grew up here and we always felt confident that they were safe within this friendly community. The children loved it here as there is a spacious garden, great for them to play in.�
The Outside To the rear of the property is a gated entrance allowing access into the garden. There is a gravelled drive offering ample parking and separate detached garage. The garden is predominately laid to lawn with a patio and outside dining space. There are hedgerows and open fencing to the boundaries.
Location. Lying in the heart of the South Warwickshire countryside, Little Kineton is a small hamlet on the periphery of the village of Kineton, nestled between the market towns of Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and Banbury. The village offers local amenities for all your everyday needs, including; primary and secondary schools, butcher, renowned flower shop, post office, general store, doctors’ surgery, two public houses, popular Indian restaurant and parish church amongst others. More specialist requirements can be found in the towns of Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Banbury. Preparatory schools in the area include The Croft (Stratford-upon-Avon), Arnold Lodge (Leamington Spa), St Johns Priory (Banbury), Warwick Preparatory School. Secondary schools include Warwick (boys), Kingsley (girls), Princethorpe (co-ed), Kings High (girls) Bloxham and Tudor Hall (Bloxham). Excellent communication links with the M40 (J12) Gaydon giving access to Birmingham (M42) to the North and London and Oxford to the South. Mainline train services to London Marylebone from Banbury (approximately 50 minutes).
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 reffered to have not been tested and therefore no gaurantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be infered that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.
Services Mains drainage, water, electricity and telephone are all understood to be connected to the property. Local Authority Stratford-Upon-Avon District Council. Property Band: G. Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01926 455950. Website For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/Leamington-Spa Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday
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Directions Exit the M40 at J12 and turn left towards Gaydon. Cross the mini roundabout and continue into the village of Kineton. As you enter the village follow the road round passing the Swan Inn public house, turning left opposite the church. As you approach Little Kineton take the right turn in the village into the Norton Grange private estate. Follow the road around to the end, passing through the gates and onto the drive at the rear of the property.
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