5 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial detached freehold family home in need of modernisation.

Description

A wonderful opportunity to purchase a substantial detached freehold family home situated approximately 0.3 miles from the Roehampton Gate entrance to Richmond Park. Set on a considerable plot, this property benefits from enormous further potential (subject to usual consents).

As you approach the property, a carriage driveway offers ample private parking and access to a 30 ft long garage.

Upon entering, a welcoming hallway guides you to a light kitchen, elegant dining room, and a delightful dual aspect sitting room; all offering views and direct access to the garden. Additionally, the ground floor has a separate breakfast room, downstairs loo and link to a fifth bedroom which could be converted into an annexe (subject to usual consents).

The impressive, secluded west-facing garden extends to over 100 ft in length with mature borders and a good-sized swimming pool. There is useful side access, an outbuilding and a couple of sheds.

The first floor has a bright and spacious landing and comprises four generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate cloakroom. The principal bedroom includes an en suite dressing room and bathroom while another bedroom features a charming balcony with views over the garden. Many of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. There is also a sauna leading to an additional balcony on this floor.

This exceptional family home benefits from potential to extend into the loft (subject to usual consents), which currently provides 541 sq ft of floor space.

The property is chain free.

Location

Priory Lane is part of an exclusive collection of detached houses situated close to The Roehampton Gate for Richmond Park. This particular property overlooks Roehampton Golf Club.

Richmond Park, London’s 2,000-acre Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve, offers many recreational pursuits including riding, cycling and running. It is a great place to relax, enjoy a picnic and watch the deer.

For the fitness enthusiast there are a good number of sports clubs in the area, including The Roehampton Club, Richmond Park Golf Course, the Bank of England Sports Centre (now Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Centre) and the Lawn Tennis Association National Tennis Centre (NTC).

There are several excellent schools in the area, including Ibstock Place School which is situated a few hundred meters from the house. St Paul’s, The Harrodian and The Swedish School are situated in nearby Barnes, whilst slightly further afield are Putney High School for Girls, The German School in Richmond and King’s College School in Wimbledon.

For those who commute, Barnes station offers a frequent service into Waterloo. In addition, both Hammersmith and Putney underground stations are close by.

Square Footage: 3,840 sq ft