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Set on a quiet residential street, 1C Cromwell Grove is an exceptional five-bedroom modern home built to exacting Passive House standards. Combining architectural innovation with effortless sophistication, it offers over 2,740 sq ft (255 sq m) of beautifully designed living space, enhanced by a south-facing walled garden and cutting-edge technology throughout. Arranged over four levels, the house is defined by volume and light, with 2.9m ceilings on every floor. At its heart lies an open-plan kitchen, dining and family space opening seamlessly onto the landscaped garden through expansive glass doors. Designed by Extreme Design and fitted with Gaggenau appliances, the kitchen includes a striking hidden larder concealed behind bespoke walnut joinery. The lower ground floor spans the full footprint of the house, providing an impressive suite of leisure and lifestyle spaces: a media room or secondary reception, gym, cloakroom, utility room, and a dedicated plant and IT room. Generous built-in storage ensures both practicality and refinement. The upper levels offer five bedrooms and three bathrooms, culminating in a principal suite that occupies the entire second floor. This includes a dressing area, bespoke wardrobes, and a large en-suite bathroom. The garden has been meticulously designed for entertaining, featuring a rainwater recovery and irrigation system, a dramatic planted wall with waterfall, and an outdoor WWOO kitchen with Big Green Egg BBQ. A seamless extension of the living space, it balances tranquillity with modern functionality. Beyond its striking design, the house offers the unique advantages of Passive House living – filtered fresh air, triple glazing. A fully integrated Mode eDin+ lighting system with external sun blinds. 1C Cromwell Grove is more than a house: it is a statement of modern luxury, combining architectural excellence, cutting-edge sustainability, and refined comfort in one of London’s most desirable locations.

This remarkable contemporary residence, designed by an esteemed architect, sits in close proximity to Hammersmith Bridge. Approaching the house, you're greeted by a brick front facade, featuring both vehicle and pedestrian gates that lead to an internal courtyard with off-street parking. Inside, a standout feature is the gracefully curved plaster staircase. The front of the house boasts predominantly glass elements, including an entrance door that opens into a luminous and spacious open-plan reception room. This area seamlessly transitions into a triple-height Orangery with an opening glass roof, flooding the space with natural light. The modern kitchen is impeccably fitted with high-end appliances and integrated amenities, complemented by a utility room. Adjacent to the kitchen, a generous orangery dining room with a vaulted ceiling awaits, offering an ideal setting for gatherings. The living space flows openly, fostering an excellent atmosphere for entertaining. The living area flows effortlessly, creating an inviting atmosphere for entertaining. Through bi-folding doors, the south-facing courtyard garden, elegantly decked, expands the open-plan living space. Ascending to the first floor, you'll discover the principal suite, featuring a generous bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Two additional double bedrooms on this level each offer access to a balcony along the front of the property. Additionally, there's a family bathroom and a second utility room on this floor. The top floor accommodates two more generous double bedrooms and an additional bathroom. Throughout the house is meticulously designed to prioritise privacy, light, and space, boasting clean, simple lines. Wood flooring graces all principal rooms, including the bedrooms. Nestled in the tranquillity of Glentham Road, a quiet cul-de-sac near Hammersmith Bridge, the property enjoys convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists. Nearby, an array of schools cater to children from nursery to secondary levels. Barnes Village, with its charming amenities such as a weekly Farmers Market, restaurants, shops, and a cinema, lies in close proximity, adding to the appeal of this exceptional location.

A remarkable and one-of-a-kind five-bedroom end-of-terrace family home in Fulham. The property has been meticulously renovated to a high standard, offering superb entertaining areas and an abundance of natural light throughout. Spanning four levels, the ground floor features a beautiful kitchen that overlooks one of two reception rooms, complete with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a meticulously maintained patio garden. Stairs lead to the lower ground floor, where you'll find the second reception/family room, a WC, a separate utility room, and a spacious double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. The remaining four double bedrooms are spread across the first and second floors, with the master bedroom offering generous built-in wardrobes and a large en suite bathroom with dual sinks. Designed by an award-winning architect, the house has been impeccably finished with modern fixtures and fittings throughout, including underfloor heating, fitted appliances and bespoke storage, and natural light flooding the entire house, making it an ideal and turn-key family home. The property is conveniently located with access to both Fulham Broadway and Parsons Green, offering a wide variety of shops and restaurants along Fulham Road and Fulham Broadway.

On the Chelsea–Fulham border, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home spans over 2,500 sq ft, blending high-spec contemporary design with striking architecture and a southwest-facing garden, perfect for modern city living. A grand entrance leads you into a spacious reception room with soaring ceilings and a double-height void that floods the ground and lower-ground levels with natural light. To the front, there is a dedicated home office—a perfect retreat for work or study—and secure bicycle storage with an electric door ensures both convenience and privacy. Descending to the lower ground floor, you find an open-plan kitchen/dining area fitted with modern integrated units, a central island, and high-end appliances. Sliding doors open out onto a beautifully landscaped, sunny garden, capturing the southwest aspect. The lower level also accommodates a self-contained guest or nanny suite: a media room, bedroom with an en suite, plus a utility room for added practicality. The upstairs floors feature three further double bedrooms, each with its own en suite, and the principal suite includes a generous dressing room. A second laundry room adds to the functionality, ensuring everyday ease in a home designed for modern family life. Additional premium features include air conditioning in the bedrooms, a smart Control4 system allowing unified control of lighting, TV and sound, and solar panels providing heating and hot water efficiency. Located just moments from Fulham Road and New Kings Road, this home is superbly placed for the shops, cafés, restaurants and amenities of Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway. Excellent transport links, plus nearby green spaces such as Eel Brook Common, complete an outstanding picture. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key, architecturally refined home combining style, light and space in one of Fulham’s most sought-after locations.

This impressive contemporary residence, designed and constructed by Sweetcroft Homes, represents a rare opportunity to acquire a recently completed property that blends cutting-edge efficiency with timeless architectural style. Positioned in an elevated setting on Oxford’s sought-after western edge, it enjoys far-reaching views of the city skyline and surrounding parkland while maintaining excellent access to both city and countryside. Extending to almost 3,800 sq ft across two floors, the layout has been thoughtfully planned for adaptable, modern living. Light and flow are central to the design, and this is immediately apparent on entering the house. At the heart of the ground floor is the expansive open-plan kitchen and breakfast room — a superb space for family life and entertaining alike. Large glazing ensures an abundance of natural light and creates a seamless connection with the garden, ideal for summer evenings or relaxed weekend gatherings. A formal drawing room provides a quieter, more intimate setting for hosting or unwinding. Flexibility is an important feature of the property. The ground-floor study offers a dedicated workspace, but with an adjoining cloakroom incorporating a wet-room style shower, it also functions well as a sixth bedroom or guest suite when required. Upstairs, the principal suite forms a private retreat, complete with a stylish ensuite featuring a freestanding bath and a bespoke dressing room designed for both practicality and elegance. Two further bedrooms benefit from their own ensuites, providing comfort and privacy for family or guests. All rooms are finished to a high standard throughout. Sustainability & Technology The property’s eco-focused design ensures excellent energy performance, reflected in its A-rated EPC. Features include triple glazing, photovoltaic panels with battery storage, an air source heat pump, solar thermal water heating and heat-recovery ventilation, contributing to low running costs. CAT 6 cabling and direct fibre optic connection support fast, reliable connectivity in every room. Further specifications include underfloor heating, an EV charging point, wiring for a security system, and hardwired smoke alarms with battery backup. Location Situated near the top of Yarnells Hill, the property enjoys sweeping views across Raleigh Park, South Hinksey water meadows and Oxford’s iconic dreaming spires. Oxford city centre lies just two miles away, offering an extensive choice of restaurants, cafés, museums, theatres and world-famous University colleges. Families benefit from proximity to highly regarded schools including The Dragon, Magdalen College School, St Edward’s and Oxford High School, with the respected Abingdon schools also within reach. Leisure opportunities are plentiful, from woodland walks at Cumnor Hurst to 54 holes of championship golf at Frilford Heath, or sailing and watersports at Farmoor Reservoir. Local pubs and eateries such as the Bear & Ragged Staff, the White Hart and The Perch offer excellent dining options, while premium venues including Estelle Manor and Soho Farmhouse are accessible for day retreats and social occasions. Shopping is convenient, with the Westway centre in Botley and Waitrose on Botley Road close by. For commuters, the A34 and M40 provide strong road connections, while Oxford and Oxford Parkway stations offer direct rail services to London and beyond.

Opportunity to acquire a substantial (in total 5.5 acre Plot) in this semi-rural location, with easy access to road and rail links to central London. Chelmsford City Centre is approx. 7 miles. Planning consent has been obtained for an architect-designed oak-framed residence approx. 6,000 sq ft. The design is of exceptional innovative quality, sympathetically designed in keeping with the surroundings and semi-rural location. The property occupies a plot and gardens of approx. one acre with an additional 4.5 acres of paddock land. Approx 5.5 acres in total.  A second concept scheme has been developed for two homes, one farmhouse style, one barn style - please see images for representation. To date approx. £195,000 has been spent on groundworks, infrastructure, site clearance and auxiliary buildings.  This is included in the sale.  A breakdown of these amounts is as follows: ·      Tree removal and site clearance £25,000 ·      New fence and gates to paddock perimeter £25,000 ·      Full planning for new 6,000sqft dwelling £30,000 ·      Ecology Surveys and associated works £15,000 ·      Historical Building Survey and associated works £10,000 ·      House strip and demolition works including crush £30,000 ·      Incoming 3 Phase Power Supply £5,000 ·      Office Building 35m2 complete with bi-fold doors, air con, security cameras £25,000 ·      Cabin £15,000 ·      Services  - £15,000 For detailed information on the planning please visit the Planning Portal.  Planning Ref: Chelmsford City Council 24/01290/FUL    AGENTS NOTE:  Visuals shown are artist impressions of the constructed property