Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36

An incredibly handsome, Grade II Listed property on a pretty street in the town of Shipston on Stour.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE
At the heart of historic Shipston-on-Stour, The Manor House stands with quiet grandeur—a Georgian landmark wrapped in warm Cotswold stone, its ironstone façade whispering stories from centuries past. This is not simply a house; it’s a cornerstone of the town’s heritage, immaculately preserved and sensitively celebrated.

With its handsome symmetry, rusticated quoins, and distinctive pedimented frontage, The Manor House immediately sets a tone of considered elegance. The sash windows, each framed by dressed stone and crowned with moulded keystones, reflect light into beautifully proportioned rooms—rooms that once hosted town dignitaries and private soirées, and now await their next chapter.

The mansard slate roof, traditional and tactile, shelters a generous six-bedroom layout, flowing over 6,000sqft square feet, awash with period features. The Manor was converted into two dwellings in 1951 with The Manor House forming the principle part of the building. A substantially built house, typical of the period, The Manor House has a warm and inviting feel with generously proportioned rooms - ideally suited for a family and those who enjoy entertaining. Close attention has been made to ensure that the properties character and charm has been retained throughout whilst undergoing a detailed and thorough renovation throughout by the current owners. A number of attractive features include Georgian shutters, ornate cornicing, window seats and traditional sash windows which fill the house with light and frame the stunning garden to one side and the attractive street scene to the other.

There is a choice of well-proportioned reception rooms which include a dining room, drawing room and study/sitting room. There is a well-appointed and spacious kitchen/ breakfast room with lantern roof and French doors which open on to a terrace with garden beyond. There is a useful utility/boot room and cloakroom as well as an extensive cellar which includes a wine store.

The six bedroom, three bath/shower room layout over two floors makes for versatile family accommodation. The main bedroom is particular highlight and has a wonderful bay window which not only enjoys views over the garden but allows for plenty of natural light. On the top floor there are a series of impressive, vaulted rooms which offers flexible accommodation suitable for a variety of uses.

To the rear of the property there is a large terrace which enjoys views over the walled garden and is perfect for those who enjoy outside dining and entertaining. A path leads through a gate at the far end of the garden there is ample parking for numerous cars and a double garage.

ABOUT THIS AREA
Noted by the Sunday Times in March 2016 as one of the best places to live in the UK, Shipston-on-Stour is an historic, quaint but booming South Warwickshire market town with a strong sense of community spirit and full of charm. Shipston’s charming high street has a mix of traditional family-run and contemporary independent businesses along with other amenities including a doctor’s surgery and cottage hospital, a butcher, a fishmonger and a number of pubs and restaurants.

A former working wool town, its annual events include Shipston Wool Fair and Shipston Proms over two weeks in June/July. Nearby Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh and Broadway are wonderful places to visit but for more comprehensive shopping and recreational needs, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa and Banbury are all within striking distance as are a number of popular schools.