An enchanting Grade II listed family home occupying an incredible setting on picturesque Ham Common

Description

This delightful Grade II listed Georgian home is believed to have been constructed around 1780. The property is situated on the western side of Ham Common.

The three windows wide façade, with typical pediment, is particularly compelling with a particularly verdant wisteria which has been established for over 100 years reaching upwards, framing the windows in lush greenery. The elegant accommodation is currently arranged over three floors and provides a wealth of character and period features.

The spacious entrance hall has an ornate fireplace and the windows above the stairs have the benefit of working shutters.

A fine, elegant and wonderfully light drawing room with windows reaching from floor to ceiling enjoys a panoramic view across Ham Common and in particular over the pond, the focal point of this open expanse of common land.

To the rear there is the formal drawing room with a generous array of windows ensuring that the room is full of natural light whilst overlooking the garden which can be accessed via a set of French Doors. The room also has a beautiful cornice and a fine decorative fireplace. There are steps leading down into the dining room which also enjoys views over, and further access to, the garden. This then leads on to the fully fitted kitchen with a blend of traditional low level units and contemporary stainless steel storage with natural stone worktops.

From the kitchen there are stairs that lead to the lower ground floor with two bedrooms and a storage area. Additionally, the lower ground floor has a large family bathroom and utility room.

Situated above the kitchen and accessed from a stair case found off the reception room you find an atmospheric study with views to the front and rear. Rising to the first floor from the elegant main staircase, the master suite echoes the proportions of the lower floor with a stunning fireplace and views overlooking the common. There are three further bedrooms on this floor served by a bathroom and separate W.C.

The house benefits from a substantial garden which adds to it's charm. The rear section of garden has a westerly orientation and an archway through a characterful brick wall leading on to the driveway and a generous double garage with a further lawned area. The borders are exceptionally well stocked providing an array of colour and interest. To the front of the house there is a paved area with steps leading up to the front door.

Location

The Little House is enviably perched on picturesque Ham Common. Sitting adjacent to the duck pond it occupies a truly semi rural feel and setting. Furthermore it is within just a few hundred metres of Richmond Park (with its 2300 deer inhabited acres) and a particularly scenic stretch of the River Thames - offering idyllic retreats from the hubbub of daily life.

The sophisticated yet charming shops and restaurants of Richmond are within just 2 miles. Whilst even closer at hand 'The Petersham Nurseries' and 'The Dysart' are held in high gastronomic esteem.

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

There is a good selection of local shops at Ham Parade that cater superbly for day to day requirements, also within just a few hundred metres.

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

Square Footage: 3,835 sq ft