• Heathrow airport 12 miles
  • District, Piccadilly and City Lines at Hammersmith Station 1.1 miles (pedestrian & cycle access only over Hammersmith Bridge until final works completed)
  • Kensington High Street 2 miles
  • Barnes Bridge and Barnes Station with direct trains to London Waterloo 37 minutes
  • Exceptional schools close by including St Paul's Boys School, The Swedish School and The Harrodian
  • M3 and M4 motorways easily accessible
  • Great local shops in Barnes Village including a large Marks and Spencers on the High Street
  • Local restaurants include Rick Stein, Riva, Sonny's Kitchen and Olympic Studios Cafe and Dining Room
  • Barnes Pond, The River Thames and Richmond Park for lovely walks and cycling
  • Barnes Farmers Market weekly for fresh produce

Full Description

Description
Rarely available and well presented 5 bedroom Edwardian home with a beautiful 83 foot garden.
Description
This rarely available and spacious Edwardian home has been improved and adapted by the present owner of 56 years and now provides excellent family accommodation arranged over three floors. Despite these improvements the house still retains much of its charm and original features. The ground floor includes a large reception hall off which is the charming drawing room the focal point of which is the attractive open fireplace. The remainder has an open plan feel comprising family and TV areas beyond which via a large square archway is the impressive, recently fitted Kitchen/dining room which has bifolding glass doors opening onto the rear sun terrace. On the first floor is the master bedroom with access to the sizeable dressing room both of which enjoy views to the front over the playing fields of St Paul’s school. At the rear are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a further staircase providing access to the second floor which has arguably the biggest bedroom in the house with walk-in eaved storage, an adjoining fifth bedroom and a sizeable family bathroom.

Gardens and Grounds
The front comprises a recently laid area of gravel providing off street parking for four vehicles which is flanked on one side by a privet hedge and panelled fencing on the other. A gate provides side access to the southerly facing rear garden. This is a real feature of the property extending to approximately 83 feet comprising York stone terrace which can be accesses via the bifolding glass doors from the kitchen. There is an area of well maintained lawn and attractive flower borders at the end of which is a timber garden shed all of which is enclosed by part panelled fencing.

Situation
The property forms part of Lonsdale Road which is a prestigious and highly sought after road conveniently located within minutes of the river Thames and Barnes village which has a variety of good shops and pubs catering for your everyday needs. These include a butcher, fishmonger and greengrocer as well as a Marks and Spencer food hall and the weekly Barnes farmers market for fresh organic produce. There is also the infamous Olympic Cinema which has a cinema with a cafe and 2 theatres with reclining seats.

Transport and Distances
Hammersmith Tube station 1.1 miles (pedestrian and cycle access only over Hammersmith Bridge until further notice) with District, Piccadilly, and Hammersmith & City lines. Kensington 2.6 miles, Knightsbridge 4 miles, Central London 6.2 miles, Heathrow airport 12 miles, Gatwick airport 36 miles. Barnes Village 1 mile. Richmond Park 2.6 miles. (All distances and times are approximate).

Schooling
The choice for both girls and boys is exceptional. These include, St Paul’s, Colet Court, The Harrodian, The Swedish school, St Osmund’s and Barnes Primary school.

Travel
Barnes Bridge and Barnes stations provide a direct service into Waterloo. There is a frequent bus service into Hammersmith Broadway for access into Central London via the underground. Both the M3 and the M4 are easily accessible.

Outdoor activities
Lovely walks local walks and cycling at Barnes Pond, The River Thames, Richmond Park.

Local Authority
The Royal Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Viewing
Please contact us on 01344 596 500 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.

Energy Performance Certificate
Click here to view the Energy Efficiency Rating and Environmental Impact Rating for this property.


Disclaimer
Cockerham Tellwright endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in Virtual Tours, Floor Plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.

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