A unique detached character home dating back to 1792

Description

Dating back to 1792, Gardener's Cottage was originally built as the home and nursery gardens of the head gardener of Imber Court. This gem retains many of its original features and characteristics. Of particular note are the beautiful windows which have all been recently replaced or refurbished throughout to replicate the original style.

Set back from the road with a generous front courtyard garden, a covered porch leads through to a large entrance hall, double height at its apex. Immediately to your right is the dining room with ample space for a large dining table and snug, a recess with cupboards and shelving alongside the feature fireplace. Coming through into the kitchen, the cottage ceilings with painted wooden beams work nicely alongside a whitewashed palette with white kitchen units and white metro wall tiles creating a contemporary feel.

From the kitchen you come through to an area currently used as a children's study with separate utility area and the unique feature of a stable door giving access to the front of the property. To your right is a good sized playroom with its stunning bay window, leading through to bedroom four. Benefitting from an ensuite shower room, this space is perfect for a nanny or visiting family and friends. At the other end is the conservatory, currently being used as a study and piano room, with double doors leading out to the garden.

At the back of the house is the fabulous reception room; an arched wooden back door with two arched windows on either side overlooking the garden. The stunning feature fireplace at the far end with gas fire provides the perfect focal point with useful cupboards and shelving either side. A guest WC completes the accommodation on this floor.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC. The principal bedroom has two large fitted cupboards and a walk in wardrobe.

Externally to the rear, a large area of decking leads from the house to the garden office; a comfortable and useful space with air conditioning and a window overlooking the garden and rear of the property. Alongside the deck is the lawn with an area of paving at the far end alongside a large storage shed. There is side access to the left of the property.

There is ample space in the driveway at the front of the property to park several cars.

Location

Ember Gardens is located in the highly desirable Ember Lane area, close to the lovely green spaces of Hampton Court Park, Bushy Park and the River Thames.

Thames Ditton station, just half a mile away, provides regular and direct trains into London Waterloo in around 33 minutes, making it ideal for commuters.

Thames Ditton high street is approximately 0.8 miles away where you will find a range of amenities such as cafes, restaurants, a post office and a bakery. As well as the local village shops there is nearby Kingston Upon Thames which provides a more extensive range of shopping, whilst nearby Esher and Hampton Court offer a wider range of bars and restaurants.

Thames Ditton is a popular area with families as it has some excellent local state and independent schools in the area including Thames Ditton Infants School, St Paul’s Primary School, Hinchley Wood School, Claremont Fan School, Surbiton High School and Esher Sixth Form College.

Square Footage: 2,108 sq ft