A £4.5m country home with its own private island hits the market - complete with an outdoor bar and Warwick Castle as its neighbour

A luxurious seven-bedroom country home has come on the market – if you have a spare £4.5million burning a hole in your pocket.

Castle Reach in Warwickshire, with an unparalleled location next to Warwick Castle and parklands, is up for sale, offering potential buyers a stunning property that even comes with its own private island.

The two-acre plot and country home, which has views of the castle, boasts access to a privately owned riverside frontage on the River Avon, with ownership including an enchanting wooden island.

Castle Reach is within walking distance of Warwick town centre, and a ten-minute drive from Royal Leamington Spa, making it well situated for browsing independent shops, restaurants and cafes.

Six bedrooms are inside the house, while a seventh is found in a separate one-bedroom annexe, which features exposed beams and skylight windows.

'Set within approximately two acres of gardens and grounds, with extensive riverside frontage and ownership extending into part of the River Avon, Castle Reach enjoys an exceptional outlook towards Warwick Castle and its historic parkland,' the listing, from Fine & Country, says. 

It explains: 'The view takes in the magnificent interplay between the castle's medieval architecture and the naturalistic open landscape of Castle Park.'

Originally built in 1068 by William the Conqueror, Warwick Castle is a true slice of British history – and for the lucky owner of Castle Reach, will also be your neighbour. 

The listing adds: 'A stone bridge leads to a private island on the River Avon, where woodland planting and a large, decked terrace with a covered outdoor kitchen and bar create an extraordinary waterside entertaining space, perfectly positioned to enjoy sunsets across the river towards the castle.'

Inside the home, the ground floor's grand entrance is spacious and impressive, and leads you into an open-plan kitchen and family room area.

'This impressive space is flooded with light from a large roof lantern and five sets of French doors which open onto the terrace and provide exclusive views over the river to the castle,' the listing adds.

Upstairs, spacious bedrooms are on offer including some with en-suites, walk-in showers and natural lighting. 

As for the annexe, it is no less impressive.

The listing explains: 'Featuring vaulted ceilings, skylight windows and exposed beams this space has been finished to a high standard and is thoughtfully laid out with a large sitting room, kitchen area, double bedroom and en-suite shower room.'

The property has excellent transport links, with Warwick railway station accessible on foot.

'Best known for its world-famous castle, Warwick combines more than nine centuries of history with the convenience of a thriving modern market town,' the estate agent adds.