Leycester House Farm

Leycester House Farm has been thoughtfully designed in the style of a red brick Warwickshire farmhouse, offering security and a sense of arrival at the end of a long tree-lined drive; sweeping past the stable block, through the heavy timber gate posts and onto a gravel drive that sits in front of the imposing Georgian style facade, with steps up to the large front door and glimpses through the hedge to the stunning views beyond. The Georgian influenced front wing, with two storeys of high ceilings, links to a Victorian style extension offering more homely spaces, which in turn have been connected to stone and timber barns with high vaulted ceilings and swathes of light and space. This is an extensive and spacious house, with solid floors, on the ground, first and second floors with underfloor heating, expertly crafted, well insulated, extensively cabled, with ‘Air Source’ heating providing a modern, and thoughtfully designed family home. The interior of Leycester House Farm is dominated by the 50’- family kitchen with generous open plan spaces to cook, eat, take in the view, or sit in front of the log fire, this room is the hub of family life. The spaces are well lit with windows facing north, east, south, and west, and a large roof lantern flooding natural light and of the kitchen. The five further reception rooms on the ground floor provide exceptional flexible accommodation for the family. A well-lit wide staircase, under the huge central atrium accesses the first and second floors with 7/8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms including a 1,000 square foot principal suite The one bed annexe provides extra accommodation for staff or guests.

Harbury is located about five miles south-east of Leamington Spa and three miles south-west of Southam. The village remains one of the most popular villages in the area. It is a thriving village with a great sense of community and boasts a Church of England Primary School, Doctor’s Surgery, five public houses, a Post Office, two general stores, a Chemist, and a Hairdresser. There is a well-used Village Hall, an active church community, a community-run Library and Cafe, and a large number of vibrant and successful community groups. Village events such as the Carnival and the Bonfire all contribute to the sense of living in a real community. The local area is renowned for its excellent schooling, transport links and beautiful countryside. In 2003. Harbury won both the Warwickshire and Central Region rounds of the Village of the Year Competition and went on to represent the Central Region in the National competition – one of only six villages in England and Wales to do so. Since then, the village has maintained its reputation as being one of the best communities in Warwickshire and continues to bring the concept of community spirit up to date into the 21st century. 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. In 2015 the historic town of Leamington Spa was voted as the third best place to live in the UK by the Times national newspaper. A 2018 Rightmove survey recognised Leamington Spa as the happiest place to live in the UK. Many people are drawn to the area by the excellent schooling facilities available, shops, parks, and surrounding countryside. After a visit to the town, it was granted a Royal prefix in 1838 by Queen Victoria and was renamed Royal Leamington Spa from Leamington Priors. The town is split by the River Leam which runs east to west through the town. It was on these banks that the Pump Rooms were built for people to bathe in salty spa water to heal their ailments. The town has a great choice of high street and boutique shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars, offering a unique shopping, dining, and cultural experience. Leamington railway station has fast services to London and Birmingham. Its central position makes Leamington Spa an ideal location for commuting to the rest of the UK with easy access to M40, M42, M1 and M6. Birmingham International Airport is just 15 miles away. The town is also known for its excellent schooling facilities. Within easy reach are state, grammar and private schools to suit most requirements including Warwick Prep and Public Schools and Kings High School for Girls. Arnold Lodge School and Kingsley School for Girls in Leamington, The Croft Prep School and grammar schools are in Stratford-upon Avon. Leamington Spa is also just seven miles from the world-famous Warwick University.

Outside, the house has a stylish swimming pool with adjacent pool room providing excellent entertaining space, a tennis court together with garaging and stables with formal gardens and grounds extending to just over 9 acres. The house occupies an enviable location with far reaching views to the north and south.

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