The property is approached off Hood Road, a privately-adopted road, to a mono-block paved forecourt with parking for two cars. The forecourt is bordered by mature plants, with a stone paved path leading to the solid Oak front door.

This opens into the entrance vestibule, with the original port-hole window and custom built-in coats cupboard.

A door leads into the formal lounge, with a central stone-clad wall, a recessed fireplace with a built-in stove and stone clad base. This whole area benefits from the original quality Oak parquet flooring. An inner hall leads to the ground floor study, with built-in bookshelves, wardrobe and the stairwell that leads to the first floor.

The lounge leads to a delightful sunken lounge, with deep bench seating and storage below, on a raw concrete base incorporating hidden speakers and a glazed roof with a large picture window offering tranquil views of the rear garden. The wrought-iron railings, display shelving and cabinets are bespoke, built with tubular iron structures, creatively used to compliment the British Steel RSJs that feature across the whole house.

The open-plan kitchen/dining room has a terrazzo-tiled floor, with part underfloor heating and high ceilings. The kitchen offers a wealth of bespoke designed wall and base units, with a large central island, topped with a very unusual granite/marble surface and housing quality built-in appliances. The exposed, painted brick walls offer that loft apartment-style design, with cantilevered units above the island incorporating the extractor hood. The steel beams also hide the led strip-lighting, that offers a lovely glow to the ceiling.

The laundry room also leads to another den/study, with access and view to the front garden.

The first floor offers a wrought-iron gallery to the ground floor, and is home to four bedrooms, each having their own character, with double aspect views, quality designed built-in wardrobes, and one benefitting from an en suite shower room. In addition, there is a luxuriously-appointed family bathroom, with a freestanding, cast-iron bath and wet shower with Crema Marfil Calacatta marble surround, low level WC with concealed cistern and large wall-mounted porcelain wash hand basin with a wealth of mirrored wall cabinets.

The property also benefits from consent for a loft conversion and first floor extension to create an additional 980ft2. Plans available for inspection.

What is a bonus to the accommodation is the custom-designed office/studio to the rear garden, beautifully camouflaged by the tall bamboos. This creatively-designed room benefits from underfloor heating, fold down desk, with a wealth of bespoke designed shelving, double glazing and is well insulated. The stunning features are of course the unique vaulted roof structure and port hole window seat that protrudes into the garden.

The south-facing rear garden is an absolute joy to be in, with a decked terrace, immediately off the dining room, via double glazed sliding doors that lead to a gravelled, curved path, bordered by a lawn and pond, with a wealth of mixed mature plants, fruit trees and organic herb garden, also camouflaged by tall bamboos.

LOCATION

Hood Road is a private road hugging the exclusive private Drax Estate in the West Wimbledon area. This is home to the Wimbledon Rugby Football Club at the end of Barham Road and The Rowans School for boys and girls between the ages of 3 - 7 situated on Drax Avenue. Other notable schools such as Kings College, Donhead, Wimbledon College, Wimbledon High and Ursuline High and many more are all within easy reach with pick-up buses situated in the small Coombe parade of convenience stores, only a short walk away.

The property is also conveniently located close to Wimbledon and Kingston town centres, with their excellent shopping facilities, as is the A3 trunk road offering fast access to central London and both Gatwick and Heathrow airports. The nearest train station at Raynes Park is within walking distance and provides frequent services to Waterloo (25 minutes approximately) with its underground links to points throughout the city.

The immediate area offers a wide range of recreational facilities including three golf courses, tennis and squash clubs. The 2,360 acres of Richmond Park, an area of outstanding beauty, are easily accessed from Kingston Gate and Ladderstile Gate, providing a picturesque setting in which to picnic, go horse riding, jogging or just take a leisurely walk.

Theatres at Wimbledon, Kingston and Richmond are also popular alternatives to the West End together with an excellent choice of restaurants.