About the property
A rare opportunity to purchase a large five bedroom Lion house in Central Barnes benefitting from well-proportioned rooms throughout, plenty of period charm and character, along with south facing garden and large garage with access from Hillersdon Avenue.
The house is well positioned on the corner of the Crescent and Hillersdon Avenue with views over Barnes green towards Gails, Feast and Ginger Pig and a short walk to the famous Barnes pond. The property has a well-maintained front garden with pathway leading up to the house. Inside, on the ground floor, the house has a welcoming entrance hallway with double reception room with features a fireplace and two bay windows (one at the front and one on the side) which brightens the room. In the middle of the house is a downstairs W/C with utility room and door that leads out onto the side passageway, which is super handy for bin storage and has a further door leading onto the pavement of Hillersdon Avenue. There is a further reception room with a bay window which is a perfect reading and drawing room. At the rear of the ground floor is an open plan kitchen and breakfast room with French doors opening on a 428 south facing garden. At the bottom of the garden is a large garage which is a perfect size to house a car but still offers plenty of storage for bikes, tools, and other storage items. In the basement, there is a wine cellar, storage room, and double reception room which is a versatile space and could be used as a kids playroom, cinema room, gym or even converted into a self-contained studio.
On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both the front bedroom overlooking the green and rear bedroom could be used as the principal room and both are spacious and span the full width of the house. On the top floor there is a large bedroom with lovely views looking south with plenty of eaves storage. There is also a well maintained showeroom. The house has plenty of original period features throughout, including numerous Victorian fireplaces, original cornices, coving, and ceiling roses which add to the charm and beauty of the house.
The Crescent is one of the most prestigious roads, in the heart of Barnes village with a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars. Barnes duck pond, green, common and the river Thames are also on your doorstep. Barnes station and Barnes Bridge station offer a frequent service into Waterloo. There are also good bus services to Putney, Richmond, and Hammersmith all of which offer underground connections. Heathrow and Gatwick airports are 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 Pauls Juniors, St Osmunds' (RC) and Barnes Primary School.
Property Reference: rps_mpa-CSV200647