For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Coombe Wood Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2£3,500,000
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
× 5
Bathrooms
× 4
Receptions
× 5
Tenure
Freehold
Guide Price
£3,500,000
Resources
Description
Prospect Cottage | Distinguished Arts & Crafts Family Home in the Coveted Coombe EstateFine & Country are delighted to present Prospect Cottage, a 1928 Arts & Crafts residence set on a generous south-west facing plot along a tranquil private road in the highly sought-after Coombe Estate, just moments from Richmond Park's Ladderstile Gate.Meticulously extended and modernised by the current owners, this exceptional home seamlessly blends timeless architectural charm with contemporary comfort, creating an ideal family residence with versatile living spaces.Elegant Interiors and Family LivingOccupying approximately half an acre, the property features beautifully landscaped gardens with multiple terraces, a hot tub, and a mature selection of specimen trees and flowering shrubs, offering both privacy and seasonal colour. Electric gates open onto a spacious driveway with parking for five to six vehicles, including a carport.Inside, the house balances formal and relaxed living. The expansive kitchen/dining/family room forms the heart of the home, complete with a four-oven Aga, granite worktops, underfloor heating, Sonos-integrated ceiling speakers, and bespoke cabinetry. A snug/breakfast room opens to a charming terrace, while the double-aspect drawing room with parquet flooring and marble fireplace connects via French doors to the gardens.Additional ground-floor highlights include a formal music room, a study with vaulted ceiling and stained glass, a cloakroom, a playroom/sensory room with integrated lighting and sound, and a large utility area with extensive storage. A self-contained annexe offers flexible accommodation, ideal for guests, au pair, or extended family.Upstairs, the principal suite boasts triple-aspect views, twin dressing rooms, and a luxurious en-suite with jacuzzi bath and walk-in shower. Three further bedrooms include a guest bedroom with en-suite (part of the annexe) and a family bathroom. Heritage leaded-light double glazing and high-quality finishes are featured throughout. A spiral staircase provides access to an additional reception/kitchen area, offering further flexibility for modern family living.Additional FeaturesThe home includes modern gas-fired central heating, strong WiFi connectivity throughout, a Banham central station alarm, garden irrigation and lighting, a feature ornamental well, and a large powered garden shed.Prime Coombe LocationCoombe offers a tranquil, semi-rural setting with excellent access to London. Richmond Park is on the doorstep via Ladderstile Gate. Prestigious local schools include Holy Cross, Rokeby, Marymount International, and Canbury School, with Kingston University nearby.Transport links are excellent: Norbiton Station is under 2.5km (trains to Waterloo in -29 minutes), with easy access to the A3, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Local buses connect to Putney, Esher, and Kingston, with East Putney (District Line) the nearest Underground station.This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial, beautifully appointed family home in one of South West London's most desirable enclaves.
Solid oak front door, opening to …
Entrance hall: stone staircase with decorative wrought iron balustrade and brass handrail to first floor; understairs cupboard
Study: parquet floor, stained glass window to front elevation, leaded light casement window to side elevation, ornate coving to celling. recessed lights, vaulted ceiling, double radiator
Music Room: stained glass window to front elevation, leaded light casement window to side elevation, double radiator
Cloakroom: low level wc, ceramic bowl on stone shelf, casement window with leaded lights, recessed lights, radiator, coats cupboard
Sensory Room / Playroom: with heated water bed, sound and lighting systems, double radiator, recessed lights
Hallway: feature double doors to rear hall, 2 x double radiators, double doors to kitchen
Kitchen: range of base / wall units with granite worktops and breakfast bar, 4 oven Aga, plumbing for dishwasher, under unit lighting, recessed lights, 1.5 bowl sink with waste disposal and mixer tap, flagstone flooring, leading to …
Double reception room/ dining area: wooden floors, bespoke built-in cabinets, timber beams, radiator, bay windows with leaded lights onto rear garden and opening casements, ceiling speaker sound system, 2 way feature fireplace with dual gas fire, opening onto …
Breakfast room / snug: overlooking front garden, leaded lights with opening casements and vaulted ceiling, door to side garden and breakfast terrace
Utility room: recessed lights, parquet flooring, double glazed leaded light door to rear gardens, stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink / drainer, range of fitted base and wall units + floor to ceiling storage, plumbing for automatic washing machine and dryer, steps to first floor …
Studio room: recessed lights, radiator, Velux window to rear elevation
Ground floor bedroom: bay window with leaded lights to side elevation, 2x radiators, wash basin in vanity unit, heated towel rail, recessed lights, large fitted wardrobes / shelving
Reception/drawing room: parquet flooring, leaded light French door and bay windows onto gardens, leaded light windows to side elevation and rear, ornate cornice, feature marble fireplace with open fire, 2x double radiators + electric radiator, door linking to dining room
First floor landing: recessed lights
Master bedroom suite: 3x double radiators, triple aspect leaded lights windows with opening casements onto rear and side garden, 2x wall lights, 2x walk in dressing rooms, built-in fitted wardrobe, double doors to …
En suite bathroom: walk in shower room, jacuzzi bath, recessed lights. window with leaded lights and opening casements. range of fitted vanity units, heated towel rails, leading to separate low level wc and bidet
Bedroom 2: stairs to bed platform, fitted wardrobes, leaded light windows with opening casements to side elevation, double radiator
Family bathroom: low level wc, pedestal wash basin in vanity unit, wet room with electric shower and bath
Bedroom 3: fitted wardrobes, double radiator, window with leaded lights with opening casements with front elevation
Bedroom 4: 2x Velux Cabrio Balcony windows overlooking gardens, storage behind bed, recessed lights, 2x radiators, window with leaded lights to front elevation, leading to …
Ensuite bathroom: panelled bath low level wc, walk-in shower, wall mounted wash hand basin, window with leaded lights and opening casements
Spiral staircase down to …
Ground floor reception room/kitchen: range of base and wall units, four ring induction hob and oven, stainless steel sink with mixer taps and drainer, recessed lights, light oak washed wooden floors with underfloor heating, double doors to patio Exterior:
- electric wooden gates to drive parking five / six cars including carport
(with PIR lighting), bin store and log store alongside
- large garden shed with irrigation system controls, lighting, power points, 2x large shelving units
- irrigation system for entire garden
- separate boiler room
- lighting to front, side and rear garden (with intruder lighting)
- separate boiler room
- Banham central station alarm system
- 4-seater hot tub
- substantial rear and side patios
- feature ornamental well
- beautifully stocked mature garden, well planted with shrubs and trees including silver birch, catkin, camelia, magnolia, amelancia, holly, olive trees, rhododendron
Road: locally to Kingston, A3 to central London and Heathrow/Gatwick airports
Trains: Norbiton 2.1 km / Raynes Park 4.2 km/ New Malden 3.4 km to London Waterloo c. 29 minutes
Underground: East Putney District Line
Bus: N85 towards Putney or Kingston, K3 Roehampton to Esher