Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

The Old Art Gallery Avenue Road | Leamington Spa | Warwickshire | CV31 3PS

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STEP INSIDE The Old Art Gallery An extremely rare opportunity to acquire one of Royal Leamington Spa’s most desirable, stunning, and unique homes. The Old Art Gallery built in 1927 is a fabulous Grade II Listed former gallery converted to a very high specification by the renowned Developers, Tag Urban Developments. Offering over 4,000 sq. ft. of incredible and indulgent living space featuring the most impressive central dome, this really is a special place to live. Perfectly located a short walk from the Parade, town centre, pump room - Jephson gardens and train station this property must be seen to be appreciated.

Step inside Through a private secure gate and across the landscaped courtyard front garden you are given access to an original carved wooden door that takes you into a porch where you will then find a cloakroom and an entrance hall with a W/C holding toilet and sink. From the entrance hall, you then step into what can only be described as a showstopper.

The main living space is breathtaking, with double-height barrelled ceilings, deep cornicing, floor-to-ceiling windows, and the main focal point being the large glass dome which brings in an abundance of natural light; it truly is exceptional.

The architects, developers and current owners have brought together something very special and reignited this beautiful historic building.

From the centre of the living space underneath the light-filled dome you have the sitting area and open-plan kitchen diner to your left incorporating a large island with a Silestone worktop, plenty of storage within a superb designer kitchen which also includes white Silestone worktops, Rangemaster stainless steel under-mount sink & mixer tap, Caple Wine Cooler, four Caple stainless steel and black glass ovens including a microwave oven, a steam oven, and two fan ovens, two Caple warming drawers, Neff induction 5 zone hob, Caple extractor hood and a Caple integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer.

From the dining room, a staircase leads to the basement level of the property and offers another large space with an adjacent bathroom. While presently serving as a snug room, this space has versatile potential—transform it into a home gym, office, or any other purpose that suits your lifestyle.

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First floor The main bedroom is accessed by a feature spiral staircase in the main living space to a mezzanine level. It includes a separate dressing room and en-suite with bath, walk-in rain shower, hand wash basin, and toilet. From this elevated position you can admire the view across the incredible living space below, you can certainly feel a sense of grandeur.

The east wing of the property contains two further double bedrooms, one on the ground floor through concealed sliding wooden doors and the other located above it, accessible by another spiral staircase.

Both of these bedrooms, again, offer separate dressing rooms and en-suite bathrooms.

The east wing also contains a utility room and the plant room.

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Outside The property offers two separate outdoor spaces, the first is adjacent to the kitchen diner to the west of the property and is the perfect place for al-fresco dining and entertaining friends and family in the summer months.

The second smaller outdoor space is to the east of the property providing sunlight in the morning.

The property also offers gated off-street parking to the rear for two cars and there is also unallocated parking to the front of the property which the current owners usually find free.

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LOCATION The Old Art Gallery is located on Avenue Road being situated only 250m from the parade of Royal Leamington Spa and is a short walk away from Leamington Spa train station offering easy access to London, Birmingham and the north.

Avenue road is one of Leamington’s most desirable addresses. 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 which is known as the Bath of the Midlands. Situated The Parade and and town centre provides excellent shopping, wonderful bars and restaurants and great schooling both state and private.

Access to the Midland motorway network including M40 & M42 is close by via junctions 13 & 15. Trains into London Marylebone are from Leamington station and Birmingham International Airport is only ½ an hour away. In 2015 the historic town of Leamington Spa was voted the third best place to live in the UK by the Times national newspaper and in 2017 the paper named Leamington the happiest place to live.

In 2018 the Times named neighbouring County town Warwick the best place to live in the UK so the area as a whole is becoming highly desirable and sort after. 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. As a previous Britain in bloom winner the town has several key parks including Jephson Gardens, Victoria Park, Royal Pump Room gardens, Mill gardens, The Dell and Newbold Comyn. 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. Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa and Coventry offer direct rail services to London in just over an hour and Birmingham in twenty-six minutes.

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Services The property is understood to have mains water, gas, electricity, telephone and drainage.

Local Authority Warwick District Council - Council Tax Band: G Tenure Leasehold with share of freehold. The 125-year lease term commenced on 2/10/2014. There are 116 years remaining.

The annual service charge for the property is roughly £2,878.

Property notes The property is situated in a conservation area.

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 By appointment only

Directions From the Parade head south until you see the striking Parish church on your left and turn right onto Spencer Street continue a short distance where it continues onto Avenue Road where you will find The Old Art Gallery on your right adjacent to a walkway to the Leamington Spa train station.

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£1,750,000

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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. Copyright © 2023 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 08775854. VAT No. 178 445 472. Registered Office: F&C Stratford upon Avon Ltd, 1 Regent Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PE. Printed 20.10.2023

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JAMES PRATT PARTNER AGENT

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