House where Shakespeare maybe penned As You Like It on sale for £4.5m
To buy or not to buy? Sprawling manor house where Shakespeare is thought to have penned As You Like It goes on the market for £4.5million
- Grade-II listed Shakespeare House is in the village of Rowington, Warwickshire
A 16th century manor house where Shakespeare wrote one of his famous plays has gone on the market for £4.5million.
Grade-II listed Shakespeare House, in the village of Rowington, Warwickshire, was home to the Bard’s relatives and is where he penned ‘As You Like It’, it is believed.
The timber framed Tudor period property is set on a beautiful English country estate with 20 acres of grounds.
The 7,500 square feet, main hall comes with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms and the estate also boasts four separate cottages, as well as stables and paddocks.
Records show it was occupied by Thomas and Isabelle Shakespeare in the late 1600s – with ‘1682 TS IS’ engraved into one of the front gables.
A 16th century manor house (pictured) where Shakespeare wrote one of his famous plays has gone on the market for £4.5 million
Grade-II listed Shakespeare House (pictured), in the village of Rowington, Warwickshire, was home to the Bard’s relatives
The timber framed Tudor period property is set on a beautiful English country estate
The 7,500 square feet, main hall comes with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms while the estate also boasts four separate cottages, as well as stables and paddocks
William Shakespeare reportedly wrote the comedy play ‘As You Like It’ in a small room on the first floor
The home is full of character and original features, such as wooden beams and old doors
Legend also has it that William Shakespeare wrote the comedy play ‘As You Like It’ in a small room on the first floor.
In 2019 a ring was found in the field next to the hall bearing the inscription ‘Truth Betrays Not’ which appears to date from around the time period.
Retired postlady Sue Kilvert made the discovery and it was reported at the time the gold posy ring may have belonged to Shakespeare himself.
The sprawling manor house is being sold for the first time in over three decades and is on the market for £4.5 million.
Estate agents DM & Co. Homes, which is handling the sale, said the home is in one of the most sought-after parts of Warwickshire.
It is just minutes from the M40 motorway and has good rail connections to London and Birmingham International Airport.
The beautiful home is set in the countryside surrounded by 20 acres of land
The property also comes with a set of large stables where the buyer could house their horses
Records show the house was occupied by Thomas and Isabelle Shakespeare in the late 1600s
The manor house is being sold for the first time in over three decades and comes with the price tag of more than £4.5 million
Estate agents DM & Co. Homes, which is handling the sale, say the home is in one of the most sought-after parts of Warwickshire
The agents said for £4.5 million you get a home of ‘historical significance’ which could be perfect as a wedding venue or a boutique hotel
Kathy Griffiths, head of premium at DM & Co. Homes, said: ‘The house today is a Grade II listed building and has remained in private hands since its construction.
‘The accommodation comprises seven bedrooms and six bathrooms in the main house, with kitchen, reception rooms, gorgeous drawing room and dining room on the ground floor displaying period splendour at its very best.
‘But not only will the new owner be the proud owner of Shakespeare Hall, the estate also comes with four cottages and stables, with plenty of paddocks for horses or livestock.’
The agents said for £4.5 million you get a home of ‘historical significance’ which could be perfect as a wedding venue or a boutique hotel for wealthy world travellers who want a unique Shakespearian experience.
Ms Griffiths said: ‘This is clearly a significant historical building as you can see from a brief viewing and it contains features such as myriad examples of stain glass in the windows that point to its legacy.’
Shakespeare is believed to have written ‘As You Like It’ in around 1599
The play was first published in Shakespeare’s First Folio in 1623
The play has been adapted for radio, film, and musical theatre with the likes of Laurence Olivier, Helen Mirren, Brian Blessed, Vanessa Redgrave and Katharine Hepburn starring on both screen and stage
The property comes with beautiful gardens and many acres of land surrounding the house
The property listing on Rightmove says the detached home boasts examples of ‘rich history and exceptional craftsmanship’ filled with ‘drama and theatre
As well as the main house, the estate also boasts four separate cottages, stables and paddocks
The house is surrounded by beautiful scenery, such as this driveway lined with trees
The property is packed with character, including this beautiful wooden staircase
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The property listing on Rightmove says the detached home boasts examples of ‘rich history and exceptional craftsmanship’ filled with ‘drama and theatre.’
It adds: ‘This exquisite property, originally built for relatives of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare, offers a truly extraordinary living experience.
‘Prepare to be captivated by the charm and elegance of this historic residence.
‘The options and potential for this property are immense, whether it be a fabulous boutique hotel, wedding venue, yoga retreat or simply staying a private home as it has remained over the centuries.’
Shakespeare is believed to have written ‘As You Like It’ around 1599 and it was first published in the First Folio in 1623.
The play has been adapted for radio, film, and musical theatre with the likes of Laurence Olivier, Helen Mirren, Brian Blessed, Vanessa Redgrave and Katharine Hepburn starring on both screen and stage.
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