About this property
The house is perfectly configured for modern family life, combining striking contemporary architecture which also retains the period charm of the house.
Set behind private period wrought iron gates with a front garden and off street parking. The house opens into a large welcoming entrance hall leading to a series of impressive reception spaces as well as a fully fitted utility room and access to a wine cellar. A family room provides a lovely space for family living, while the spacious reception room is an elegant setting for entertaining and opens seamlessly out to an internal courtyard as well as the landscaped garden.
At the heart of the home is a superb kitchen, breakfast room, which has been thoughtfully designed with extensive cabinetry, integrated appliances and a central island. Large folding glass doors flood the space with natural light and provide direct access to the garden. A separate dining room offers further entertaining space for both formal and informal gatherings. To the rear of the house is a further reception room, currently used as a games room and gym, which is a further ideal entertaining space with folding doors leading out to the garden.
The first floor comprises a generous principal bedroom suite with excellent proportions and a luxurious en suite bathroom. Three further bedrooms are served by beautifully appointed bathrooms, all finished to a high specification.
The lower ground floor offers outstanding additional accommodation which would be ideal for guests, staff or as a large home office space. Consisting of a further bedroom suite with ensuite shower room, and a spacious cinema room with bar area opening onto a private courtyard.
The beautifully maintained secluded 85’4 ft garden has designed with entertaining and family in mind – with a York stone terrace overlooking the lawn and a range of well-considered mature trees and shrubs.
Local information
- Old Essex House is in the heart of Barnes village. Barnes village offers a range of shops, restaurants, bars and the Olympic Cinema, as well as Barnes duck pond, green and common and the River Thames towpath walks.
- Barnes Bridge station and Barnes Station provide a regular service into London Waterloo. There are good bus services to Richmond, Putney and Hammersmith all of which offer underground connections. Heathrow airport is also easily accessible.
- The schools in the area include – St Paul’s School, The Harrodian, The Swedish School and Ibstock Place School. For younger pupils – St Paul’s Juniors, St Osmunds’ (RC), Barnes Primary School and Lowther Primary School.
