About this property
Ideally positioned, the property is within easy reach of The Harrodian, St Paul’s, the Swedish School, and enjoys proximity to the picturesque towpath walks along the River Thames. Set opposite Suffolk Road Recreation Ground, it benefits from a wonderful open aspect.
The house is set back from the road behind gates, providing off-street parking and an attractive front garden. To the front, a spacious open-plan reception room which flows seamlessly though to a further family room. The reception area is warm and welcoming, featuring elegant wooden flooring and a striking fireplace.
At the heart of the home lies an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with bespoke wall and base units, a large central island with breakfast bar and integrated appliances. Skylights and expansive glass doors flood the space with natural light and open directly onto the garden, effortlessly extending the entertaining area. Adjacent to the kitchen is a bright family room with wooden flooring, a utility room, and Crittall-style doors leading out to the garden.
The first floor comprises a generously proportioned principal bedroom with a well-appointed en suite bathroom, alongside two further bedrooms, a study, and a family bathroom. The top floor provides two additional bedrooms, a Jack-and-Jill shower room and access to eaves storage.
The house further benefits from two studies/home offices, one on the ground floor and the other on the first floor, which are ideal for home working.
The landscaped 69’2 garden has been thoughtfully designed with both family living and entertaining in mind. A large terrace at the front features a cleverly designed sheltered seating area overlooking the lawn, which is bordered by a variety of mature trees and shrubs. To the rear of the garden, a substantial studio with electricity and water supply offers excellent flexibility for a range of uses.
Local information
- Suffolk Road is within easy reach of Barnes Village, with a range of shops, restaurants, bars and the Olympic Cinema. As well as Barnes duck pond, green, common, the pleasant towpath walks along the River Thames along with The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust’s 100 acre Wetlands Centre.
- For commuters, both Barnes Station and Barnes Bridge Station provide regular services into London Waterloo. There are also bus routes connecting the area to Putney, Richmond, and Hammersmith, all of which offer access to the London Underground. Heathrow Airport is easily accessible by road.
- There are a number of schools in the area, including – St Paul’s School, The Harrodian, The Swedish School, and Ibstock Place. For younger pupils, options include St Paul’s Juniors, St Osmund’s (RC), Barnes Primary School, and Lowther Primary School.
