4 bedroom detached house for sale

A unique blend of Arts and Crafts architecture and 16th century heritage. With idyllic walled gardens leading directly down to the River Thames, this detached home is an utterly stunning period home. With exposed oak beams reclaimed from a Sussex barn dating back to the 16th century, Crittall windows and timber framed walls it effortlessly embodies all the elegance you’d expect from a picture perfect property. Sympathetically styled with heritage hues and situated in a gated private road, its impeccable layout has a trio of reception rooms and a first class kitchen/breakfast room. A working fireplace adds to the charm, uninterrupted river views lend a blissful backdrop and outside there’s a workshop, garage and driveway parking.

Exuding an unmistakable wealth of Arts and Crafts charm, this detached period home was created with an immense attention to detail by Captain Charles Callcott Reilly in 1925. Retaining an immense measure of its original detailing, it was built with reclaimed materials from a 16th century Sussex barn. Solid oak beams combine with traditional latch wood doors, Crittall windows and brass toggle light switches to instantly transport you back in time to a bygone era, while at the bottom of the garden the River Thames enhances the tranquillity and lifestyle on offer.

Step inside from the canopied entrance of a breathtakingly beautiful timber framed facade and you’ll discover a hugely fluid ground floor that has the versatility to cater to your own lifestyle needs. With the rich dark tones of a turning staircase and timber framed walls giving a classic contrast to white painted walls, a charming central entrance hall sets the tone for what’s to come and unfolds onto a trio of reception rooms. In additonal to a downstairs w/c, tucked discreetly away two adjoining storage spaces provide a place for coats, bags and shoes, as well as your wine collection.

Generating a tremendous feeling of calm, natural light filters in to a wonderful double aspect family room where French doors entice you out onto the tasteful landscaping of an expansive patio filling your gaze with garden and river vistas. Beneath exposed ceiling beams the generous dimensions proffer ample space to relax and unwind together in front of a working fireplace, while fitted bench seating with high wood backing lends a cosy nook to sit and escape with a coffee.

The plethora of beams and idyllic outlooks continue in a magnificent formal dining room that’s a superior place to entertain friends with its heritage rosebud palette. The elegant aesthetics are echoed in an additional double aspect sitting room that has fitted bookcases and could easily be a peaceful study if needed.
Across the hall a fantastic kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted with Shaker and country cabinetry with contrasting worktops. Integrated appliances include tower ovens and a gas hob, and whilst the layout easily accommodates an American-style fridge freezer, a central island with bar stool seating makes this a great place to sit and plan the day ahead. A further door leads to a pantry and utilliy room with space for washing machine and tumbler dryer.

Explore upstairs and you’ll discover four impeccably styled bedrooms peppering the first floor with soft warm neutral hues that add a sense of quiet understated luxury. With double aspect bay windows and views stretching down to the river, an enviable principal bedroom is an oasis from the hubbub of any given day. A fitted window seat gives you every excuse to unwind and admire the view, eaves cupboards supply storage without encroaching on the floor space or feel of the room and a contemporary en suite shower room adds a deluxe finishing touch.

Equally notable, each of the additional three bedrooms have fitted storage of their own and combine to give you an ideal measure of flexible family accommodation. Two double bedrooms share access to a characterful hidden landing with more of those lovely Crittall windows, and together all three share a fabulous family bathroom that has a focal point freestanding roll top bath, the intricate patterns of a white iron washstand with basin and brass taps and a walk in shower. The chequered British racing green and cream tiles and gracefully patterned walls add a discerning dash of colour.

Outside

Ensconced in the private environs of a gated road, this enchanting period home captures and holds your imagination from the moment you arrive with its stunning black beams, gables and Crittall windows. A rustic picket fence and arched gate frame gardens that wrap-around to the rear and stretch down to the tow path with the banks and waters of the River Thames beyond.

Step out from the French doors of the family room and you’ll find it temptingly easy to sit back and relax on a brilliantly large paved patio perfectly placed to allow the river setting to add a mesmerising backdrop to al fresco dining or afternoon siestas. A summerhouse sits to the side while an established west-facing lawn dotted with crocuses and bordered by mature shrubs prompts you to take a stroll down to a private gate opening onto the tow path. High brick walls to either side give a cherished level of privacy, the idyllic vistas generate a prized quality of life and a detached outbuilding with store rooms and a workshop are an added bonus for anyone who likes to mend and tinker.

At the front of this unique property an attached garage and private driveway supplying ample off-road parking.

Located a very short walk from Walton-on-Thames town centre with its array of boutique shops, independent pubs & restaurants, as well as other amenities including The Everyman cinema complex. Access to the A3 and the M25 (junction 10) is close by, and Heathrow and Gatwick airports are both within easy reach. There are a host of great local schools, including the new Grovelands Primary School and Heathside Walton, and the property is also situated just 1.3 miles from Walton mainline railway station.