Chance for art lovers to live in grounds of Compton Verney

HOW would you like to live within the grounds of the beautiful Compton Verney House – the private art gallery in Warwickshire that boasts landscaped gardens designed by Capability Brown?

Think lake, woodland, specimen trees and wildflower meadows on the doorstep, plus your own private garden to enjoy.

Now you can because The Orangery, one of a limited number of exclusive private homes on the Compton Verney estate, the historic seat of the Willoughby de Broke family, is on the market with a price tag of £3.25 million.

This 9000 sq ft property comprises an orangery in traditional style – a reproduction of an earlier property on the estate – with the addition of a large, modern building behind it.

The main house has four bedrooms, five bathrooms and three reception rooms, while there is a separate studio above the detached garage, and grounds of just over an acre.

The ground floor is mainly open plan and the entrance is a full height atrium that’s overlooked by the orangery with marble floor and doors to the gardens. At the opposite side of the atrium is a separate drawing room with feature fireplace and wood burning stove.

The large, open-plan kitchen breakfast family is fitted with gloss black and wood wall and base units and granite worktops, while integrated appliances include an oven, microwave combi and a ceramic hob.

Just off the kitchen is a large pantry and separate wine store, as well as a laundry room and a study.

Potential buyers wanting a project could head down a ladder, which is to be found under a hidden trap door under the atrium stairs, to where you’ll find a large basement room directly under the orangery.

The ground floor also has a large workshop that could easily be transformed into further living accommodation or another reception room. It has bi-fold doors that open on to the rear patio, as well as a storage space and a shower room. The ground floor also has a guest cloakroom.

The four en suite bedrooms are all on the first floor, off the spacious galleried landing.

The principal bedroom has a dressing room, en suite bathroom and a private roof terrace, while the second bedroom also has an en suite bathroom. The two remaining double bedrooms have en suite wet rooms.

The property is reached via a shared private lane that leads to a gated driveway where there is space for several vehicles.