Location

The house is approximately 100 metres to the Sheen Gate entrance to Richmond Park.

The excellent facilities offered by East Sheen are approximately a third of a mile away; the historic town of Richmond is within a short drive featuring charming paved courtyards and lanes with an eclectic selection of boutiques and bars complementing most of the well known high street retailers on George Street. There are also two theatres in Richmond, The Richmond Theatre and The Orange Tree Theatre.

Mortlake train station offers a fast service into London Waterloo, which takes less than 25 minutes.

The Thames provides an appealing backdrop and also an opportunity for rowing and cruising or simply following the tow path on foot.

There are many schools in the general vicinity including St Paul's and St Paul's Juniors, Tower House, Ibstock Place School, The German School and The Swedish School, along with other primary schools which enjoy a fantastic reputation.

The area also boasts numerous leisure and sporting facilities including The Roehampton Club, Sheen Tennis and Squash Club, which is within a few minutes walk and a host of golf courses, including The Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club and Richmond Golf Club. The 2,300 acres of Richmond Park also allow many pursuits such as walking, running and riding.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a family house with direct views over Richmond Park.

Situated on Fife Road overlooking Richmond Park is this substantial detached house with scope to extend, remodel and enhance subject to the usual consents. The ground floor includes a generous hallway which leads to two reception rooms, one of which leads to a conservatory overlooking the garden. The large kitchen with ample storage, has a handy utility room, and leads through to another sitting room. On the first floor there are four bedrooms with three bathrooms and a separate wc. The principal bedroom offers a large en suite bathroom and impressive views over Richmond Park.

The house benefits from a garage and offers off-street parking for at least two cars which could be remodelled to create a carriage driveway. The rear substantial garden includes a terrace with a pergola and mature planting providing well-screened borders.