If you always thought you were "to the manor born", then now is your chance.

An opportunity has come up to acquire the historic title, the Lordship of Bericote, complete with associated rights and privileges.

It goes under the hammer in the next Bigwood auction which takes place at 11.00am on Thursday, July 21 at Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham.

The Lordship of Bericote, with a guide price in excess of £10,000, lies near the village of Ashow next to the Stoneleigh Estate in Warwickshire.

The manorial title can be traced back at least to the Domesday Book of 1086. It has passed through the hands of several monarchs including Henry II, the monks of Stoneleigh Abbey were Lords of the Manor of Bericote until the Dissolution and subsequently it was held by the family of former Lord Mayor of London Sir Thomas Leigh for four centuries.

Sadly, the title does not elevate the owner to a seat in the House of Lords.

However, it does legally entitle the owner to declare himself Lord of the Manor with full manorial rights which vary with each title.

Bigwood director Jonathan Hackett said: "These types of titles are a variation on a personalised number plate and are proving increasingly popular.

"Years ago such titles went with ownership of landed estates but now it normally comprises a bundle of historic documents explaining what privileges the title afforded - normally peculiar and obscure rights such as where you can walk and where you can graze your sheep.

"It is a bit of fun really although I have heard of some people managing to get themselves upgraded to first class on aeroplanes. I wouldn't, however, guarantee that…"

Bigwood is merging with Birmingham chartered surveyors Curry & Partners on September 1 to create CP Bigwood, the largest independent agency in the Midlands, with more than £2.5 billion of property under management.

For more information about CP Bigwood please visit their website here: www.bigwood.uk.com