Location

Fox House is enviably perched on picturesque Ham Common,   providing a delightful setting. The Common is bounded by mature trees and crossed by an avenue that forms part of the southern approach to historic Ham House. There is a village pond near the western corner which attracts water fowl and other wildlife.

The house is within just a few hundred metres of both Richmond Park (with its 2300 deer inhabited acres) and a particularly scenic stretch of the River Thames - offering idyllic retreats from the hubbub of daily life. The sophisticated yet charming shops and restaurants of Richmond are within just two miles. Whilst even closer at hand 'The Petersham Nurseries' and 'The Dysart' are held in high gastronomic esteem. There is also a good selection of local shops at Ham Parade that cater superbly for day to day requirements and are virtually on your doorstep.

Richmond train station provides a direct and rapid service into London Waterloo, as well as the District Line tube and overland line to Stratford, via north London.

Local schools enjoy an excellent reputation and are amongst the best in the country.

Description

Set behind a low brick wall and pretty iron railings this beautiful double fronted Grade II listed detached home has a wonderful atmosphere. Dating from the early eighteenth century the house has been creatively and sensitively extended over the years and provides well balanced family accommodation that is laterally configured over just two floors. There is also current planning consent to extend the kitchen further and create a fabulous garden room (which will have two sets of doors leading directly onto the garden) as well as a generous laundry room. Plans for these additions and the conversion of the garage/studio into a self contained apartment (that has also been recently consented and would be ideal for a live in relative or staff) are available on request or can be viewed on the local Government website.   There is a great flow to the ground floor space in particular, lending the property superbly to both everyday family life and more formal entertaining. The period charm and integrity of the house is beautifully intact, with a number of notable features such as lovely fireplaces, an elegant staircase and a gorgeous Georgian fanlight above the entrance door.

The front of the property faces west and the rooms on this side of the house enjoy fantastic views over picturesque Ham Common. The stunning walled gardens surround the house with the largest section (over100 feet in length) being south facing and predominantly laid to lawn, with beautifully established trees and boarders. To the north side of the house there is a smaller garden that opens onto the garage/studio. Whilst in front of the garage there is a hardstanding area that provides secure off street parking for several vehicles.