Great William Street, Stratford-upon-Avon

The Victorian property has been carefully extended and renovated to provide a mix of large sociable spaces, intimate rooms and a beautiful private garden. Great William Street is a charming part of Stratford with a mix of houses and lots of friendly neighbours. You are moments from buzz of the town centre in one direction - you can be inside M&S or having a pint at The One Elm within two minutes - and seconds from peace and tranquility along the canal in the other. We fell in love with the house and the garden the moment we walked in, explains the current owner. The garden is a wonderful surprise - you don't expect there to be such a large area at the back of the house with such a bucolic atmosphere. The cottage garden has been landscaped to include a patio area off the kitchen, which leads into a garden packed full of interest. The topiary, rosemary and evergreens give structure throughout the year and allow the seasonal flowers to sing in their own time. The little path meanders through the garden to another seating area and to a shed. We think that the garden could easily accommodate a studio or garden room.

Back through the French doors you enter the large kitchen where you can imagine suppers with friends and long weekend breakfasts with family. There is lots of space for everyone to be together and helping with cooking. The clever use of space, the subtle Farrow Ball hues on the wall and the stylish flooring all add to the warm, calm vibe. This is the heart of the home and we think it is a very special space. Just off the kitchen you find a utility room housing the washing machine and dryer and there is plenty of space for boots, dogs and all those unsightly bit and pieces we all have. The side access provides an easy connection to the garden. Every room has its own accent and purpose. Every wall has been thoughtfully painted, every door stripped back and each piece of history carefully and sympathetically brought back to life. The main living room is a formal place where you can relax and watch the world go by through the sash windows, whilst the Victorian fireplaces warms your toes. The snug on the ground floor is a flexible room that has a multitude of uses - a previous owner had a grand piano in here, we have set it up as a space where we can read and listen to music, adds the lady of the house.

On the lower ground floor the current owners have created a reception room where they work. The room also doubles up as a guest bedroom with the inclusion of a double sofa bed. On the first floor you find two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The Master bedroom has a subtle calmness created by the soft colour palette and large sash window that lets the morning light gently fill the room. The bedroom is not overlooked, which creates a private and peaceful sleeping space. The second bedroom is set up as a little boys room and fits a big bed in and a good amount of storage.The bathroom faces out to the garden and the trees at the back of the house. The luxurious room is complemented by Fired Earth tiles, Farrow & Ball Elephants Breath adorned walls, large bath and separate shower with Victorian style fittings.

• Style :  A Victorian house with space and character.
• Three words :  Stylish. Spacious. Home.

Our favourite part
A brick path curves through topiaries and under an arch covered in roses and jasmine.