Clarendon Road, Kenilworth, CV8

A striking Georgian townhouse dating from around 1820, offering approximately 1,762 sq ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over four floors, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a light-filled orangery and generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. Within easy walking distance of Kenilworth town centre, this is a home that combines elegant period architecture with a wonderfully relaxed and practical way of living.

There is an immediate sense of space and calm here. From the handsome red-brick façade and traditional sash windows to the tall ceilings, original floors and elegant proportions within, the house has retained the qualities and character that make Georgian homes so appealing. The current owners have spent the last four years thoughtfully improving and caring for the property, restoring original floorboards, redecorating throughout and undertaking a number of important works, including replacement roof tiles and guttering, refreshed exterior lintels and improvements to the gardens.

The entrance hall sets the tone, with original floorboards restored and treated alongside the staircase and bannisters. From here, the main living room is a beautifully comfortable space, flooded with natural light through its impressive timber-framed sash bay window overlooking the front garden. A working wood-burning stove provides a lovely focal point, while the generous proportions make this a room equally suited to entertaining or quieter evenings at home.

From the living room, doors open into the orangery, which is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable spaces in the house. With extensive glazing and a glazed roof, the room is filled with light and looks directly across the rear garden, creating a lovely connection with the greenery outside. Currently used as a peaceful reading room, it could just as easily become an office, studio, additional sitting room or simply somewhere to sit and enjoy the garden throughout the year. It was a particular highlight for the current owners when they first viewed the property.

The lower ground floor provides an entirely different atmosphere, with a generous kitchen, dining and living room measuring approximately 19'6" x 13'2". This is a wonderfully sociable space, with plenty of room to cook, dine and relax together, while still feeling distinct from the more formal reception room above. The kitchen features a good range of cabinetry with wooden worktops, integrated appliances and useful adjoining utility space. An open fireplace adds another lovely reminder of the building's history and gives the room a natural focal point.

The home continues across the two upper floors, where four bedrooms provide considerable flexibility for family life, guests or working from home. The first floor offers two bedrooms alongside the family bathroom and storage space, while the second floor provides two further bedrooms where one benefits from and en-suite. The larger first-floor bedroom has been carefully refreshed during the current ownership, including additional electrical sockets and full redecoration. All of the bedrooms have double-glazed sash-style windows, while the original flooring has been uncovered, treated and varnished, bringing warmth and texture to the rooms.

Outside, the gardens are a lovely complement to the house. The front garden is particularly secluded and green and is a little sun trap, enclosed by newly rebuilt double-skinned walls and planted with a variety of established trees and plants including bay, beech, acer, rosemary, wild rose and clematis. It also provides valuable off-road parking for two cars, with further parking readily available nearby.

The rear garden provides a peaceful and private setting, with afternoon sunshine and a mixture of paved and planted areas. The current owners have removed the former decking, reaffixed the tiles and added new fencing, creating an attractive and easy-to-enjoy outdoor space. Viewed from the orangery, the garden brings a wonderful sense of greenery and seclusion into the house.

The position is another significant part of the appeal. Kenilworth town centre is within walking distance, providing an excellent choice of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, while the property's location also gives straightforward access towards both Coventry and Leamington. The property is within the Kenilworth school catchment.

The current owners describe it simply as “a house that became our home, and we loved every second of it” — and that perhaps captures the appeal better than anything else. This is a characterful Georgian home with genuine presence, generous accommodation and an unusually peaceful feel, yet with the convenience of being close to everything Kenilworth has to offer.