An elegant Georgian Grade II listed six bedroom house overlooking the River Thames.

Description

10 The Terrace overlooks the River Thames and is a historic Grade II listed Georgian house that once belonged to the composer Gustav Holst. The house is known as Holst House with a commemorative blue plaque.

This superb property is in the heart of Barnes village with wonderful views both up and down the River Thames. The house is arranged across four floors and offers well balanced living and entertaining space.

The property opens into a central hallway creating a sense of light and space. To the front is an elegant formal dining room with an attractive period fireplace and three original sash windows allowing good natural light. To the rear is a generous kitchen/dining space with direct access to a southerly facing paved walled garden and bike store with useful side access.

The bespoke semi-circular wooden kitchen creates a warm homely feel and offers an extensive range of units and cupboards, integrated appliances and stainless steel splash backs. There is also a downstairs cloakroom off the hallway.

The lower ground floor comprises a gym space to the front with excellent store rooms to the rear alongside a wine cellar.

Upstairs, on the first floor is a generous reception room with French windows opening to a pretty balcony which extends across the front of the house and allows spectacular views of the River Thames and Barnes Bridge. To the rear are three double bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom with a separate glass shower.

On the top floor is the principal bedroom with well-designed fitted wardrobes and luxurious en suite bathroom with unbroken views of the river. To the rear are two further bedrooms and a stylish shower room.

Location

This Georgian house is situated in the heart of Barnes village overlooking the River Thames. Barnes village provides a good range of shops, art galleries, boutiques and award winning restaurants and bars. The well known duck pond, green and common and River Thames towpath are also within a few minutes walk from the property.

For the commuter Barnes Bridge Station offer a frequent service into Waterloo. There are also good bus services serving Putney, Richmond and Hammersmith, all of which offer underground connections. Heathrow airport is easily accessible.

The schools in the area include: St Paul’s School, The Harrodian, The Swedish School and Ibstock Place School. For younger pupils, St Paul’s Juniors, St Osmunds’ (RC) and Barnes Primary School.

Square Footage: 4,312 sq ft