A delightful five double bedroom family home of over 3200 ft2 (298m2), with self-contained annexe, presented in excellent order throughout with spacious accommodation arranged over two floors The property boasts high ceilings, has the benefit of a wraparound garden to three sides and a secure gated drive.

Believed to have been built circa 1931, this spacious family home is approached from Orchard Rise via a solid wood sliding gate to the drive with an adjoining pedestrian gate and entry phone. There is a charging point for an electric car. The paved footpath leads to the arched art deco portico, with a terracotta tiled floor and a solid front door with glazed side panels. One enters into a very spacious L-shaped entrance hall with Georgian glazed doors leading into the double aspect lounge with a feature fireplace that leads to the conservatory. The latter has French doors opening onto the graveled courtyard garden; a perfect suntrap for summer entertaining, stocked with a wealth of plants. The majority of the ground floor features Amtico wood-effect flooring including in the formal dining room, which also houses an ornate fireplace. There is also a guest cloakroom. Further double glazed doors lead from the entrance hall to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room which features a range of new modern wall and base units, including an island housing two integrated ovens and an induction five ring hob with pop up extractor fan. There is also a built-in fridge-freezer and dishwasher and direct access into the courtyard garden. The original built in cupboard is home to the hot water cylinder. The tile effect Amtico floor continues into the utility room which again offers a wealth of wall and base units, one of which houses the gas fired boiler, with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a large sink with drainer and mixer tap. A further door leads to the courtyard garden and another into the boot room/storage area which also has access to the front driveway.

The formal dining room leads into the annex which offers a modern bathroom with a wood strip effect floor, a large bedroom with a wall of built in cupboards, (currently used as a family room/gym), a TV room and a study (previously a kitchen) with a door leading to a vestibule which houses the annexe boiler and provides direct access to the front courtyard via its own front door. This is a perfect granny annexe / home office or space for live-in help.

The easy rising staircase leads to a half landing featuring a stunning original coloured stained glass window and on to a spacious landing with high ceiling. This floor is home to a south facing front aspect principal bedroom with a bay window and built in wardrobes, with a beautiful modern en-suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and a spacious fully tiled family bathroom, featuring a tiled paneled bath, large wash hand basin on a vanity unit, separate low level WC and glazed shower cubicle. Access to a large loft area which affords opportunity to convert subject to planning.

A great family home.

The garden outside is well screened with high laurel trees and is astro turfed, perfect as a play area for football, trampoline or climbing frames.

LOCATION

Orchard Rise is one of the most sought after private residential roads off Coombe Lane West and abuts the Coombe Estate, accessible via the ‘snicket’ at the end of Orchard Rise providing pedestrian access directly onto The Drive and George Road. It is conveniently located close to Kingston town centre with its excellent shopping facilities, with the A3 trunk road offering fast access to Central London and both Gatwick and Heathrow airports via the M25 motorway.

The nearest train station at Norbiton is within easy walking distance and provides frequent services to London Waterloo with its underground links throughout the city. The 57 bus route, with bus stops on either side of Coombe Lane West at the end of Orchard Rise, offers a 24 hour route to Raynes Park, Wimbledon or to Kingston town centre. Wimbledon train station offers both overground links into London and the District Line as underground.

The immediate area offers a wide range of recreational facilities including three golf courses, tennis and squash clubs. The property is also within walking distance to Ladderstile Gate providing access to Richmond Park; an area of outstanding beauty and provides a picturesque setting in which to picnic, go horse riding, jogging or just take a leisurely walk This gate is a pedestrian gate and vehicular access to the Park is via the Kingston Gate. Theatres at Richmond, Kingston and Wimbledon are also popular alternatives to the West End together with an excellent choice of restaurants.

Holy Cross Prep, Rokeby School and Marymount International are within safe easy walking distance via the ‘snicket’ and Coombe Hill Infants and Juniors are within a short walk away along Coombe Lane West. There are many other schools for all ages, both private and state within easy reach and a variety of International schools such as the German School in Petersham and the Norwegian School in Wimbledon.