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A glorious country house in London, this exquisite 4,270 sq ft detached villa is an ‘Arts and Crafts’ masterpiece, designed by C. F. A. Voysey in 1903. Sensitively restored, it is now a remarkable home retaining all of the distinctive original elements, re-invented for contemporary 21st century living; balancing comfort, character, practicality and aesthetics. The perfect family home, immensely appealing, beautifully thought out with very pleasing proportions, wonderful light, amazing entertaining space and an incredible garden with a pool and summerhouse.

Positioned in a stunning location facing the green, wooded south-western edge of Wandsworth Common, within easy reach of fashionable Bellevue and Northcote Roads, with their boutiques, cafes, restaurants and bars, excellent transport links and the wide green open spaces of the two commons. The area also offers an impressive number of schools (independent and state) for children of all ages.

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, gym, secondary hall and laundry,cloakroom, dressing
room, study, 147’ south-west facing garden with heated pool and summer house, 29’ x 60’ front garden with off-street parking


FRONT GARDEN 60' x 29' (18.29m x 8.84m). A wide slate-flagged path flanked by manicured Yew hedges leads to the front door. To one side is a beautiful rose garden, with the shrubs confined within four clipped box squares. Three additional Yew hedges surrounding oak tree. To the other side is an off-street parking area for two cars. There is also a side gate.

ENTRANCE HALL/RECEPTION HALL    With fitted door mat, doors leading left into secondary hall and right into the wonderful reception room with original staircase with gentle rise up to the second and third floor. Original cast iron fireplace and hand glazed ceramic tiles with oak mantelpiece and slate hearth, with book shelves to either side. Wide bay with oak window seat, looking onto the rose garden.

DINING/FAMILY ROOM 15'11\" x 13'11\" (4.85m x 4.24m). Original cast iron fireplace and hand glazed ceramic tiles with oak mantelpiece and slate hearth. Stone mullioned window looking onto the rose garden. Oak panelling and flooring.

KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM Approx. 24'5\" (7.44m) x 26'9\" (8.15m). Wonderful family kitchen, with a versatile layout and bespoke, “unfitted” cabinets as well as traditional fitted cupboards. Large working area, with central (moveable) ‘Island'/work-bench/breakfast bar, fitted cupboards with teak worktop and under-mounted ceramic sink with integrated draining grooves beneath side window, concealed integrated dishwasher below, free-standing oak cupboards with green slate top, Aga with hot and medium gas ovens, warming oven, electric oven and grill and four gas burners, set into chimney breast lined with hand glazed ceramic tiles with oak lintel above. Original walk-in larder/pantry with marble slab, lots of shelves and storage. Large floor- standing corner cupboard, concealed cupboard with wire pull-out storage, space for American style fridge/freezer. ‘Window' and wide opening leading through into family area.
Dining/casual family area with deep bay fitted with bench seating, two additional windows, all overlooking the garden and a pair of oak framed French doors to the terrace. Bespoke oak dresser. Wall lights.

DRAWING ROOM 22'6\" x 13'1\" (6.86m x 3.99m). Wide bay with oak window seat overlooking the garden. Original cast iron fireplace and hand glazed turquoise ceramic tiles with slate hearth and painted surround and integrated circular mirror, wall lights above; flanked by vaulted alcoves. Picture rail.

SECONDARY HALL/LAUNDRY    Flagstone floor, two sets of oak cupboards beneath the windows. Step down into laundry area with space for washing machine and tumble dryer, fitted shelves. Painted panelling with concealed cupboards for laundry products. Window to the front. Doors to;

CLOAKROOM 1    Vanity cupboard with wooden top and under-mounted hand basin, mirror with wall light above, wc with concealed cistern. Window to the front.

GYM/STUDIO 14'4\" x 8'8\" (4.37m x 2.64m). Overlooking the garden, with a mirrored wall and ballet barre. Fitted linen cupboard.

GARDEN 147'8\" x 59'1\" (45m x 18m). Bath stone terrace leading to a manicured lawn with established borders and a wonderful oak tree. Heated 49' swimming pool with Bath stone surround, lined with pale grey slate creating a subtle effect (and electronically operated integrated pool cover). Brass outside shower fitted into oak pillar. Gate to wide path at the side, with fitted stores housing two Keston central heating boilers, meters, pool controls; outside tap and space for bins and bikes etc.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING    A magnificent window affording a fantastic view of the garden. Two built in cupboards.

BEDROOM 3 15'9\" x 12'2\" (4.8m x 3.7m). Wide bay window overlooking front garden. Original cast iron fireplace and green hand glazed ceramic tiles with slate hearth. Two built in alcove wardrobes.

BEDROOM 4 13'11\" x 13'11\" (4.24m x 4.24m). Overlooking front garden. Original cast iron fireplace and midnight blue hand glazed ceramic tiles with slate hearth. Two built in alcove wardrobes.

CLOAKROOM 2    WC with high level cistern, wood panelling, wall light, mosaic tiled floor.

BATHROOM    Roll top bath with ball and claw feet, magnificent Victorian style shower above with body sprays (from The Water Monopoly), hand basin set onto painted vanity unit with matching mirror fronted wall cabinet above, heated towel rail. Painted panelling, wall lights, mosaic tiled floor.

BEDROOM 2 21' x 6'8\" (6.4m x 2.03m). Charming room with the perfect niche for a sleigh or cabin bed to one end, beneath a window looking down the garden. At the other end, a pretty sitting area has a circular window overlooking the garden and wide windows at the side, overlooking the terrace. Set of fitted wardrobes with hidden door into generous eaves-storage area. Hatch to small loft. Additional dressing area with fitted shelving and low level cupboards.

DRESSING ROOM 13'1\" x 9'11\" (3.99m x 3.02m). Overlooking the garden. Extensively fitted with bespoke cupboards, drawers and shelves. Original cast iron fireplace with heart motif. Wall lights. Steps down into;

STUDY 11'7\" x 8'11\" (3.53m x 2.72m). Overlooking the garden. Extensively fitted with bespoke cupboards and bookshelves with library lights.

BEDROOM 5/SITTING ROOM 13'11\" x 13'1\" (4.24m x 3.99m). Overlooking front garden. Bespoke wood panelling with fitted bookshelves, cupboards and shelves. Original cast iron fireplace with heart motif and slate hearth. Steps down into;

EN SUITE BATHROOM    Overlooking front garden. Roll top bath, hand basin, concealed shower with marble tiles, concealed wc., all with brass fittings. Painted panelling, niches with illuminated glass display shelves. Wall lights.

SECOND FLOOR

MASTER BEDROOM 26'3\" x 21'2\" (8m x 6.45m). Overlooking the garden and with views of the common. Original cast iron fireplace and hand glazed ceramic tiles with slate hearth. Bespoke fitted bookshelves. Pair of corner dormer windows with bespoke stained glass. Wide windows with ‘Plantation' shutters. Eaves storage. Wall lights. Door into;

EN SUITE BATHROOM 17'4\" x 14'2\" (5.28m x 4.32m). Roll top bath, his-and-hers hand basins set onto vanity cupboard, wc. Extensive bespoke fitted wardrobes, cupboards and drawers. Windows to side and dormer windows giving glimpses of the garden and the common.


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Stations Nearby

Earlsfield
0.7 miles
Wandsworth Common
0.4 miles
Tooting Bec
0.8 miles

Schools Nearby

Al-Risalah
0.9 miles
Streatham and Clapham High School
1.6 miles
Centre Academy
1.2 miles
Beatrix Potter Primary School
0.5 miles
Finton House School
0.3 miles
Elsley School
0.2 miles
Ernest Bevin College
0.2 miles
Nightingale School
0.2 miles
Burntwood School
0.5 miles