3 MASONS COURT oldest house in Stratford Upon Avon

Masons Court is a stunning example of a medieval hall, located right in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, a lively and historic market town. Built in 1481 the house is recognised as the oldest house in Stratford-upon-Avon and many original features remain including two 16th century wall paintings. Visitors will find themselves within a few minutes walk of Shakespeare's birth place, Royal Shakespeare theatre, River Avon and a wide range of restaurants and bars. The space 3 Masons Court sleeps up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms. The house has been recently refurbished with a modern, well equipped kitchen, two bathrooms and contemporary decor. This property is truly one of a kind, a comfortable and magical place to stay when visiting the area. The property has a flagstone, 16th century oak panelled dining room, an Inglenook fireplace with wood-burner in the spacious living area and original oak beams throughout. There are two bathrooms at the property, one houses a freestanding copper 'Hurlingham' bathtub, the other a large, metro tiled walk in shower. The Bedrooms Bedroom 1 To the front of the property in the original 15th century Wealden Hall. This bijou double bedroom is full of the charms of a medieval house, there is ample space under the four poster style bed to stow your luggage and all the hanging space you will need on modern industrial wall hangers. Bedroom 2. Master bedroom The master bedroom is noticeably larger than the other 2 bedrooms and located in the rear 16th century wing. The bedroom has an original 16th century fireplace, raised wooden platform area and a 16th century wooden panelled wall that divides it from bedroom 3. Please note there is a lockable door in the wooden panelling which guests with smaller children may choose to leave open, once locked bedroom 2 and 3 are total independent of each other. Guests should be aware that the sound of loud snoring may travel though this 16th century wooden wall. Bedroom 3 Located in the 16th century wing this is also is a small and cosy room which benefits by having two windows, one of which is an original mullion window. As stated above there is a lockable door in the wooden panelled wall, once locked the room is accessed though a separate door from the hallway. To the rear of 3 Masons Court there is an enclosed, walled courtyard garden with mature shrubs, a 200 year old Mulberry bush sits at the centre of the garden. Guest access 3 Masons Court is an entire 3 bedroom private home with private access forming a part of the larger Wealden hall that is Masons Court. The hall has over time been divided into 4 separate homes. The historic courtyard garden is a shared space, however all four properties have their own designated garden area. The large private garden area belonging to 3 Masons Court is fenced off from the others and directly outside the rear door, it has mature trees and shrubs plus an area to dine or relax. There is free private parking at the side of the house for 1 car and there are 2 paying car parks within a 2 minute walk located on the same road as the house. Other things to note 3 Masons Court has featured in BBC One's Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators is a British drama mystery television series . Also Mason Court has been used by Renowned baritone Roderick Williams OBE to recording his BBC Radio 4, program A Singers Guide To Britain. Masons Court is a warm and cosy medieval property which has many quirky features including low doors, uneven floors and wattle and daub walls. Guests with mobility issues may need to be fully aware of the character of the property.