8 bedroom detached house for sale

Built circa 1961, this charming property has been within the same family since 1971 and is being brought to the market for the first time in 53 years. The main residence is in need of updating, with immense development potential by keeping the existing structure and adding various extensions and possible new second floor and enjoys a gated sweeping carriage driveway. With wonderful ceiling heights to both the ground and first floor, Thornton has a wonderful feel to it and could be a lovely family home once completed, modernised and extended.

Currently, the approximate gross internal area is 4,042ft2 (375.5m2) with a spacious entrance hall, L-shaped drawing room/dining room, family room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, second cloakroom and boot room, laundry room, five bedrooms, dressing and bathroom to the principal bedroom with a family bathroom and shower off the landing.

The annexe comprises of an entrance hall, guest cloakroom, L-shaped living/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, three spacious bedrooms, one with an en suite shower and a family bathroom with its own central heating system and utilities with an approximate area of 1,378ft2 (128m2)

The carriage driveway offers ample forecourt parking, with the potential of adding a double garage to the right-hand side of the current main residence. The house and annexe are positioned in a plot of approx. 0.45 of an acre with a southerly aspect and currently presented with two separate rear gardens, with a large West-facing side garden to the main house.

Thornton also has planning consent granted under reference 23/02013/FUL dated 8th August, 2023 for two detached houses, with accommodation arranged over three floors, both comprising of six bedrooms, five bathrooms, four of which are ensuite, with two guest cloakrooms, a formal drawing room, study, kitchen/dining/living room, boot room, first floor linen room and laundry room with an integral single garage. Property 1 being the left-hand detached house will have a GIA of 4,578ft2 (425.3m2) with its own access off Kingston Hill as with Property 2 which will have a GIA of 4,395ft2 (408.3m2) with a total plot of 0.45 of an acre (1,817m2). Projected CIL – section 106 estimated to be £87,250. But we advise, all interested parties to make their own enquiries. (Plans and CGI’s enclosed).

The property will have its own gated forecourt with ample off street parking once divided from the annexe with rear terrace and South-facing rear garden and West-facing side garden. There is a terrace across the rear of the drawing room and dining room which leads to the rear garden with an ornamental decommissioned pond.

LOCATION

This delightful property is situated within walking distance of Ladderstile Ride pedestrian access to the Royal Richmond Park. Kingston Hill is conveniently located close to Kingston town centre with its excellent shopping facilities, as is the A3 trunk road offering fast access to central London and both Gatwick and Heathrow airports via the M25 motorway network. Norbiton is the nearest train station, within walking distance or a short bus ride along the 85 and K2 routes, providing frequent services to Waterloo 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. Richmond Park with its 2036 acres of open park land and natural beauty is within easy access from Ladderstile Ride and provides a truly wonderful picturesque setting in which to picnic, go horse riding, jogging or just take a leisurely walk. Theatres at Kingston, Wimbledon and Richmond are also popular alternatives to the West End together with an excellent choice of restaurants.

There are numerous private, state and international schools for all ages within the immediate vicinity, including Coombe Hill Infants and Junior School, Rokeby School for boys, Holy Cross Prep School for girls, Marymount International. Kings College Wimbledon, Kingston Grammar for boys and Wimbledon High School for girls are also close by as with Canbury Park School and Ibstock co-educational school in Barnes.