Old Manor, Manor Road, Kenilworth

Description of this historic site

A house which dates back to the Medieval period which was extended during the 20th century. It was originally 'L' shaped with sandstone foundations. It is situated on Manor Road, Kenilworth.

Notes about this historic site

1 ‘The Old Manor’ was never a manor house. In a deed of 1720 it is shown as Vine Cottage. It probably dated from the 15th Century.
2 Dated to 1490 with timberframe and plaster and painted brick, though the building is generally of the late 16th century. Originally L-shaped, with sandstone foundations, it has a later gabled porch to centre with side ballustrades. The central stack is of stone, two stories. Fenestration is modern. A small and simple but attractive house in good condition. It has small modern additions on the west and south sides, but these are rather tasteful.
3 The house is in excellent condition.

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