A stunning duplex apartment with incredible views in an iconic building at the top of Richmond Hill.

Description

Occupying the highest point within this iconic and much acclaimed Grade II listed lift serviced building, this stunning duplex apartment has incredible far reaching views looking south west and secure allocated underground parking for two cars. The building was built between 1921 and 1924 to a design by Sir Edwin Cooper, based on a plan produced by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott from 1915, to provide accommodation and nursing facilities for seriously injured servicemen. It was converted in 2014 into exclusive luxury apartments by the 'high end' developers London Square.

As you enter the apartment there is spacious entrance hall with excellent storage, a guest cloakroom and a staircase leading to the top floor. The room proportions are superb and further emphasised by the generous double volume ceiling height to the living areas which allows for an excellent flow of natural light afforded by four large sash windows. The layout works perfectly for large scale entertaining as well as everyday family life with an open plan reception area and a beautifully fitted kitchen/breakfast room.

Other features of note include comfort cooling, underfloor heating, 7" wall mounted touchscreen panels to control the heating, cooling, lighting, video entrance and music, surround sound in-ceiling speakers, a secure lock up bicycle facility and a very long lease.

The astonishing views over the Petersham meadows and south bend in the River Thames towards the Thames Valley beyond and can be enjoyed internally from the open plan reception and kitchen/breakfast areas. These views are deemed to be so important that they are protected by an act of Parliament and are perhaps most famously captured by Turner's watercolours.

The leisure suite, available exclusively to residents, is divided into distinct areas containing the pool and jacuzzi, gym and sun room, with views of the gardens as a glorious backdrop. The 16 x 5 metre pool is fitted with resistance jets, making it suitable for serious swimming, whilst the adjacent Jacuzzi provides the perfect environment for soothing tired muscles. The sun room has heated loungers and the generously sized gym area is equipped with the latest cardio machines. Two private treatment rooms, in a different part of the building, can be booked for visiting beauticians and masseuses.

Another feature for relaxation is the screening room, a luxurious in-house cinema which residents can book to watch their choice of movie or sporting event along with specially-invited friends. The Star and Garter gardens were laid out when the building was opened and are undoubtedly one of its greatest assets. Residents can also take advantage of the town car service and full concierge services.

Location

The apartment is superbly situated at the summit of Richmond Hill, on the doorstep of Richmond Park - with its 2300 glorious deer inhabited acres. The sophisticated shops and restaurants of the Richmond town are within half a mile, as is Richmond's much acclaimed theatre. Whilst even closer at hand the local shops at Friars Stile Road cater well for day to day needs and have a lovely village atmosphere.

Just along the road are the beautiful Terrace Gardens, providing an ideal retreat from the hubbub of daily life and a shortcut to a particularly scenic stretch of the River Thames.

Richmond train station has a rapid and direct service into London Waterloo, as well as the District line tube and overland to Stratford, via north London.

Local schools enjoy an excellent reputation and are considered amongst the best in the country.

Square Footage: 2,841 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 991 years remaining.