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

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

2 THE OLD ART GALLERY Built in 1901 this former art gallery space occupies a superb location within the thriving town centre of Royal Leamington Spa. In 2014, this landmark building was sympathetically remodelled to create a sophisticated family living space that beautifully blends original Victorian character and features with contemporary interior design, and the result is outstanding.

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5 A truly unique and wonderfully converted grade II listed home dating back to The Old Art Gallery is situated only 250m from the parade of Royal Leamington Spa and is less than 200m from Leamington Spa train station offering easy access to London, Birmingham and the north. The property offers an abundance of exceptional features such as double height barrel ceilings and a stunning glass dome roof in the centre of the property.

6 The dome room is without doubt a standout feature of the house, says Kim. During the day natural light just floods in and at night a ring of lights around the dome illuminates the whole structure. It s utterly stunning.

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8 Accommodation summary Ground Floor An original wooden door takes you into a welcoming entrance hallway providing access to the open plan living space within the home. The large open plan space has been thoughtfully configured to provide a formal dining area, a lounge with signature glass dome roof above, a reading area and an impressively spacious kitchen diner with Silestone white work tops, Rangemaster stainless steel undermount sink & mixer tap, Caple Wine Cooler, 4 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. This is currently used as a gym but could easily be converted to a fourth bedroom. Large windows, a glass dome and patio doors fill the entire property with natural light.

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10 Seller Insight The house was not yet complete when we first came to view it, but the dome had been fully restored and was there in all its glory, says Kim. It s located right in the centre of the building and the impact of both it and the light that was streaming in was incredible; it s such an impressive and uniquely beautiful feature which made us fall in love with the property. The day we moved in was the first time we saw our home completed and when we first set eyes on the finished article our jaws just dropped. It had been converted to such a high standard, using top-of-the-range fixtures and fittings and the interior design is both classic and incredibly stylish. We loved how sympathetically the restoration was completed, allowing features such as the stunning dome and the amazing barrel ceilings to really stand out. The old and new blend beautifully. The layout is another feature that really appealed to us. It has a very open feel and the use of glass walls, huge floor-to-ceiling windows and a neutral colour palette means that the house is light, bright and airy everywhere. It s the most amazing house to entertain in, but still has a cosy feel when it s just us at home. We have two really nice outside spaces despite it being a town centre property continues Kim, one which faces east, so catches the morning sun and wraps right the way around to the downstairs bedroom, and another main space where we host our summer parties and is a gorgeous extension of the living space. The location of the house is fantastic, says Kim. The station is just a three minute walk from here, as is the centre of town, and the walk to town is through the beautiful wide-open green space of the Pump Room Gardens, with Jephson Gardens right next door. If we were staying in Leamington we wouldn t live anywhere else. This is the most incredible house to entertain in, says Kim. Whenever we have a party it feels like we ve hired the most amazing space. We host an annual Christmas get together with a large group of friends and our set up here allows us to cater for everyone and everything It s the location, the space and the wow factor that we ll miss most when we leave, says Kim. It s totally unique and we ll never find another home quite like it. Sadly, work circumstances mean we must re-locate, but we hope this truly special place will bring joy to another owner as it has for us * * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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14 First Floor The first of three double bedrooms is located above the kitchen diner, accessible by a feature spiral staircase it offers a separate dressing room and en-suite with bath, walk-in rain shower, wash basin and W.C. The east wing of the property contains the two further double bedrooms, one on the ground floor and the other 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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17 Outside The property also offers two separate outdoor spaces, the first is adjacent to the kitchen diner to the west of the property and is currently laid to artificial turf with a smart white stone surround. 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 un-allocated parking to the front of the property which the current owners usually find free. Location The centre of Leamington with its quality High Street shopping, boutiques, restaurants, bars and theatres and of course its famous Victorian Spa and Jephson Gardens are just a few minutes walk as is Leamington railway station with fast services to London and Birmingham. Its central position makes it 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.

18 LEAMINGTON SPA 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. 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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20 Services Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are connected to the site. Local Authority - Warwick District Council. Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on Website For more information visit Opening Hours: Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday 9.00 am pm 9.00 am pm By appointment only Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No VAT Reg No Head Office Address: 1 Regent Street Rugby CV21 2PE copyright 2017 Fine & Country Ltd.

21 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. Printed

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23 FINE & COUNTRY Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible. THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION The production of these particulars has generated a 10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no , striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation 6

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