Stratford upon Avon Houses for Sale
A bustling, historic market town
A charming Tudor town built alongside the River Avon
Stratford-Upon-Avon is a popular location choice for Warwickshire buyers. It has good road and rail links and an excellent choice of schools, including two of the highest-achieving state schools in Warwickshire: King Edward VI Grammar School and Stratford-Upon-Avon Grammar School.
The town has a great range of shops, from quirky antique shops and independent boutiques, to modern and popular high street stores. Stratford-Upon-Avon is also renowned for its award-winning bi-weekly craft, antique and farmers markets. Its excellent selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs means there’s something for everyone.
There is plenty to do in the town with health spas, golf courses, cycle routes, vineyards, canals, and a close proximity to the countryside.
Enriched with history and culture
Best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-Upon-Avon is home to the famous Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where there are plenty of shows to watch throughout the year. You can also catch more contemporary plays at The Swan and The Courtyard.
There is also a biannual Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival, a local arthouse cinema, regular live music concerts, and other festivals throughout the year such as the river festival. There are plenty of museums and art galleries to wonder round.
Where the old meets new
Stratford-Upon-Avon is famous for its olde worlde feel with its Tudor buildings characterised by its exposed wooden framework beams and some even with thatched roofs. The town also features elegant Edwardian and Victorian buildings, making you feel like you’ve stepped into a period drama.
If you fancy something more modern and stylish, there are gated apartment complexes, modern detached houses, and new build housing dotted around Stratford-upon-Avon. There are properties to suit all tastes.