Bromwich Hardy’s property management division has won a prestigious appointment on a Grade II listed medieval manor house near Warwick.
Longbridge Manor, located just off the M40, is a 10,292 sq ft building which has been used as offices.
The property was built during the medieval period and altered during the post-medieval period. It has since gone further development with the main two storey portion of the south elevation constructed in the early 17th century.
The rear wing, also two storeys, is the remaining part of the 16th century building with the south block being added around 1700.
The property is surrounded by landscaped gardens with mature trees and a circular pond.
Ewa Koperkiewicz, head of facilities management at the Coventry-based firm, said: “This is a highly prestigious appointment for our team on a property that has played a prominent role in Warwickshire’s history.
“It has symmetrical Georgian façade, five bays wide, with character chimneys, period detailing, panelled rooms, large reception hall, period fireplaces and original detailing internally.
“Its location a short distance from Junction 15 of the M40, close to the centre of the UK motorway network, is a major attraction.”
From around 1200, the land was owned by the Friars of Thellesford, but it was among many monastic properties confiscated by Henry VIII who granted it to Thomas Staunton in 1539. Staunton created the manor house that was the home of the Stauntons of Longbridge for more than 300 years.
The 16th century Tudor wing is rumoured to have been built using oak timbers from Henry VIII’s fleet of ships.
Bromwich Hardy’s fast growing management division now looks after nearly 1,000 properties across the Midlands and is set to announce further new appointments in the coming weeks.
