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Key features:
• Period Manor House
• Five Reception Rooms
• Six Bedrooms
• Three Bathrooms
• 4 Car Garage
• Extensive Outbuildings
• 4.5 Acres
Full description:
Exceptional period Grade II listed manor house of immense appeal *5,380 sqft. *Fine oak panelling *Impressive reception hall *Guest cloakroom *Five reception rooms *Fitted kitchen with 4 oven Aga *Utility *Wine Cellars *Six bedrooms *Two refitted en suites and Family bathroom *4-car Garage *Coach House *Storage rooms *Stables *Excellent games room *All weather tennis court *Formal Gardens *Paddock *4.5 acres
HISTORIC NOTE:
The name Claverdon means 'Clover Hill' and much of the land in this district, according to the Victoria History of Warwickshire, formed the Manor, which estate passed centuries ago to the Earls of Warwick. It seems that the first year on record for the occupancy of Claverdon Hall is 1485. It was given as a warrant to Edward Verney, esq., who was known as 'His Lordship of Claverdon', during the reign of Richard III. In 1535 Roger Walford leased the property from Henry VIII for 21 years and was again known as 'His Lordship of Claverdon'. It seems that in 1547 the Lordship of Claverdon was then granted to John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, and in 1568 the Manor of Claverdon was sold to Sir John Spencer, whose family retained these lands until 1716 when they passed to the Archer family of Tanworth-in-Arden.
We cannot be certain, but there seems no reason why the site of the original 'Hall' may not be the same as the present Claverdon Hall, the major part of which is reputed to date back to the fifteenth or possibly even the fourteenth century.
Interestingly, there was another manor before 1485, owed by a Saxon, but after the Norman Conquest in the late 15th Century, the Normans decided to build a new Manor/Hall, rather than use the one that had been lived in by a Saxon!
INTRODUCTION:
Claverdon Hall is a Grade II listed exceptionally appealing and most distinctive part half-timbered country home offering superb period accommodation, which has been the subject of extension and careful refurbishment over the years to provide a truly outstanding family residence. Of special interest is the fine oak panelling to the reception hall, dining room and bedroom 3 and the deep oak framed leaded light windows, which provide a character, yet light ambience and afford views over the garden and countryside beyond. The large panelled oak door in the Hall opens into an understairs store - reputed to be a former priest's hole during the Reformation period and from which, many years ago, it is said there was an underground passage leading, in all probability to the old 'stone tower' in Manor Lane.
With four first class reception rooms, breakfast room, kitchen with Aga, utility, six bedrooms and three bathrooms (which have recently been refurbished), Claverdon Hall offers accommodation, which extends to some 5,380 sq.ft. In addition there are the magnificent outbuildings and stable block which lie to the north of the property and offer four car garage, coach house, implement stores, 6 stables and excellent games room, converted from a detached timbered barn. The formal parkland style gardens fully complement this period country home and extend to approximately 4.5 acres comprising lawns, shrubberies, rose garden, orchard, paddock and recently resurfaced all weather tennis court. Furthermore, we understand that additional land may be available to purchase, if required.
The property is set back from Lye Green Lane behind stone and brick walled boundaries and one pair of key coded remote controlled entrance gates give access to the extensive block paved courtyard and driveway, where the accommodation is arranged as follows:-
Entrance Lobby
With Oak outer door, diamond pattern flagstone floor, Oak side seat with lift up storage lid, exposed wall beams and attractive Oak door with leaded light insert, leading into:-
Oak Panelled Reception Hall
Some 15.57 metres long with Oak panelling to three quarter height, exposed ceiling beams, two double radiators, three wall light points, recess with flagstone floor, additional radiator and wide panelled door giving access to understairs storage area with electric light. Old Oak door leading down to:-
Cellar
having two separate wine storage compartments measuring 13'9 x 4'0and 10'3 x 4'0.
Cloakroom
2.83m(9'3'') x 2.87m(9'5'')
having double door fitted wardrobe, radiator, Oak framed leaded light window and door to:-
Guest Cloakroom
2.84m(9'4'') min. x 1.70m(5'7'')
having a white suite comprising low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator, Oak fronted double door shelved storage cupboard and leaded light front window.
Excellent Study
8.12m(26'8'') x 5.46m(17'11'')
having a brick open fireplace with raised quarry tiled hearth and Oak surround and mantel. Three double radiators, beamed ceiling and leaded light windows on three sides. Useful walk in understairs storage cupboard.
Delightful Sitting Room
4.74m(15'7'') x 5.78m(19'0'') plus inglenook
having attractive wide Inglenook fireplace with fitted wood burning stove, stone and brick hearth, concealed spotlighting and heavy Oak beam above. Superb Oak framed low level leaded light window to the front with central french door to the garden. Exposed ceiling beams, two double radiators and return door to the reception hall. Built in salt cupboard.
Character Dining Room
5.23m(17'2'') x 4.87m(16'0'')
having Oak panelled walls to full height with decorative carved frieze, beamed ceiling, brick open fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and stone surround and mantel. Two double radiators, two picture light points, Oak framed low level leaded light windows to the garden with additional side window.
Drawing Room
8.67m(28'5'') max. x 7.10m(23'4'') max.
A delightful, elegant room with blush marble open fireplace with decorative carved pine surround and mantel, with leaded light windows to either side of the fireplace recess. Leaded light bay window to the front with two sets of french doors leading onto the rear terrace and gardens. Three radiators, deep moulded ceiling cornices, two picture light points and double doors giving access to:-
Walk-In Drinks Room
with fitted shelves, storage cupboards, corner circular stainless steel sink and space for a refrigerator.
An Oak panelled door from the Reception Hall gives access to:-
Inner Lobby
with double door storage cupboard, leaded light side window, exposed wall beams and door to:-
Breakfast Room
4.78m(15'8'') x 3.08m(10'1'')
having a range of leaded light glass fronted china display cabinets with central television plinth and low level storage cupboards below. Radiator, exposed wall and ceiling beams and leaded light window overlooking the garden.
Kitchen
5.60m(18'4'') x 3.27m(10'9'')
with Smallbone fitted kitchen having a range of white panelled units with brass fitments and Corian worktops and including inset scratch resistant single drainer sink unit with waste disposal and cupboards below. Corner carousel unit, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and further fitted base cupboards with pull-out pan drawers. Dresser fitment with glass fronted display cabinet and drawers and storage units below. Four oven Aga with twin hobs, side warming plate, tiled splashback and decorative frieze above with adjacent storage unit with space for '''microwave'' and fitted storage drawers. Inset Neff ceramic hob with built-in oven below and display shelves above. Range of fitted wall cupboards and low level fitted bookshelves. Leaded light windows on two sides with attractive garden views. Terracotta tiled floor. Archway to the breakfast room and door to:-
Walk-In Pantry
with space for a refrigerator, ceramic wall tiling to full height and fitted storage shelves.
Utility
5.70m(18'8'') x 2.35m(7'9'')
with range of fitted base units, full height shelved storage cupboard, range of wall cupboards, inset stainless steel sink with storage cupboard below, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Cupboard housing the twin insulated hot water cylinders. Radiator, leaded light window and door to the garden.
Separate Gardeners W.C.
with wash hand basin and high level w.c.
Two staircases serve the first floor accommodation, where there is:-
Extensive Landing Area
with three radiators, exposed wall beams, built-in linen cupboard with slatted shelves and leaded light windows and doors leading off to:-
Principal Bedroom Suite
offering Bedroom, Dressing Room and Bathroom and comprising:-
Bedroom
5.45m(17'11'') x 5.17m(17'0'')
having a stone fireplace with Oak mantel, exposed wall beams, heavy central ceiling beam, two double radiators, delightful Oak framed low level leaded light windows to the front and two additional side windows. Oak panelled door through into:-
En Suite Bathroom
5.06m(16'7'') x 2.25m(7'5'')
having a refurbished white suite comprising shaped freestanding Calvari Rain bath with curved shower screen and large drench shower rose. Goodwood vanity unit with marble top, B C Sanitan Victoriana inset wash hand basin and Oak cosmetic cupboard below. Low level w.c., Villeroy and Boch accessories, Amtico floor, two Balmoral cast iron radiators with chrome towel rail surround, recessed ceiling halogen lighting, exposed wall beams, double glazed roof light and Oak door leading through into:-
Dressing Room
2.38m(7'10'') x 2.34m(7'8'') plus wardrobes
having range of fitted wardrobes to either side, radiator with chrome surround, leaded light side window and beamed ceiling. Amtico floor. Connecting door through into:-
Bedroom Six
4.31m(14'2'') x 3.13m(10'3'')
with range of fitted wardrobes/shelved storage cupboards, exposed wall and ceiling beams and low level leaded light window overlooking the rear garden. Return door to the landing.
Guest Bedroom Two
3.42m(11'3'') x 3.40m(11'2'')
with double door wardrobe having storage cupboards above, radiator and leaded light window with lovely garden views.
En Suite Shower Room
having marble floor and wall tiling to full height, corner shower cubicle with chrome fitted shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., recessed ceiling halogen lighting and chrome ladder radiator.
Bedroom Three
5.97m(19'7'') x 3.89m(12'9'')
A superb character bedroom with Oak wall panelling, central exposed beams, Oak framed low level leaded light windows to the front, vanity unit with cosmetic cupboard below, shaver point and double radiator.
Bedroom Four
5.25m(17'3'') x 3.10m(10'2'')
with exposed wall beams, brick fireplace with raised brick hearth, double door built-in wardrobe with storage cupboards below, double radiator, leaded light window with views over the adjoining countryside to the front. Beamed opening through into:-
Dressing Area
4.50m(14'9'') x 1.77m(5'10'')
with exposed wall beams, radiator, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and range of cosmetic cupboards and drawers below. Leaded light window with panoramic views over the countryside to the front.
Bedroom Five
5.45m(17'11'') x 4.27m(14'0'')
with leaded light windows to both the front and rear having superb extensive views in both directions. Two radiators, recessed ceiling spotlights and door to:-
Under Eaves Box Room
with leaded light dormer window.
Re-Fitted Family Bathroom
2.76m(9'1'') x 3.04m(10'0'')
with marble floor and wall tiling to full height and white Villeroy Bosch suite comprising panelled bath, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin and walk-in shower/steam room with fitted controls. Chrome overhead shower rose, hand held shower fitment and built-in radio player. Recessed ceiling halogen lighting, chrome ladder radiator and double door cupboard housing the insulated hot water cylinder with immersion heater. Hatch to roof storage space.
From the landing, steps and a door give access to roof storage space being boarded and lined and having natural light.
To the left of Claverdon Hall are an extensive range of outbuildings which offer the following:-
Store Room
4.58m(15'0'') x 2.24m(7'4'')
with Oak door to the front.
Adjoining Store Room
4.62m(15'2'') x 3.92m(12'10'')
with brick floor and Oak door to the front.
Former Coach House
16.61m(54'6'') x 5.18m(17'0'') overall
rendered and painted under a tiled floor with two stable compartments, Oak boarding, stable door to the front, original floor and ladder to hay loft above.
Tack Room/ Bike Store
4.31m(14'2'') x 2.86m(9'5'')
with timber floor, timber panelled walls to three quarter height, strip light and arched panel glazed door and windows to the front. Connecting door through into:-
Four Car Garage Block
8.95m(29'4'') x 8.50m(27'11'')
having a brick floor, two pairs of timber doors to the front, high ceilings, internal strip lighting and power supply. Two windows to the rear. Emergency lighting unit.
To the side of the garage and grouped in a courtyard are a range of former stables and stores offering:-
Implement Store No.1
with stable door to the front and electric light.
Gardeners Store/ Workshop
with electric light, power supply and window to rear.
Brick & Tile Stable Block
20.73m(68'0'') x 4.57m(15'0'')
of brick construction under a tiled floor surmounted by a leaded Dovecote and offering six stables, all with internal lighting supply.
Detached Brick & Tile Barn
Dating from the 15th Century, currently converted into:-
Recreation/ Games Room
7.67m(25'2'') x 4.77m(15'8'')
having reinforced timber floor, superb high cathedral ceiling and magnificent exposed roof trusses. Fitted spotlighting, windows on two sides, Dimplex wall mounted heater, power and t.v. point. Steps up to:-
Galleried First Floor
with timber floor, wall mounted heater, exposed ceiling spotlights and roof trusses.
Boiler House
of brick and tile construction and housing the oil-fired central heating boiler. White porcelain sink and exposed roof trusses. Two adjoining oil tanks.
Gardens And Grounds
Superb gardens and grounds complement this fine period country home. To the rear of the property there are formal gardens including Croquet Lawn, Beech hedgerows, paved terrace, rose garden, orchard with spring time bulbs and extensive mature shrub bed with variety of shrubs and evergreens. Screened from the main residence and approached via brick steps and through mature hedgerow is an all weather TENNIS COURT with mesh surround.
To the front of the property are further formal garden areas laid to lawn with block paved pathway, inset shrub beds, mature view and stone walling to the front boundary. A wrought iron gate then leads through to a sizeable block paved driveway to the front of the property. Walled and stone boundary with climbing plants, neat lawns and shrubs. The main vehicular entrance to Claverdon Hall is approached through a further set of wrought iron gates which gives access to a large block paved driveway with walled front and side boundaries and brick arch and Oak door lead into the main front entrance.