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Set on the end of Kingston Lane, overlooking the open green space of Udney Park Playing Fields, this semi-detached house has a notably wide plot, a large West facing garden, off-street parking and a garage. Extending to approximately 2,557 sq ft, the house has been thoughtfully extended to create bright, flexible family accommodation. The ground floor is arranged around a generous entrance hall, with a bay-fronted reception room to the front and a useful utility room and guest WC set off the hall. To the rear, the house opens into an impressive kitchen, dining and reception area, where large rooflights and full-height glazing draw in excellent natural light. The kitchen is contemporary, with integrated appliances, a central island and space for informal dining. A snug sits just off this room, creating a more tucked-away space for children, television or relaxed family life. On the first floor, the principal bedroom sits to the front of the house and has built-in wardrobes and access to a family bathroom. Two further bedrooms are also arranged on this level. The second floor contains a large fourth bedroom, with useful eaves storage and an additional room that has been designed and built to provide an ensuite bathroom. Glass doors open from the kitchen onto a broad terrace, with steps up to the garden beyond. Larger than many in the area, the garden is a particular strength of the house, with a generous lawn, mature boundaries and ample room for outdoor dining and entertaining. In addition, the Westerly aspect provides for bright afternoons and to the South the views over Udney Park Playing Fields are uninterrupted. To the front, a private driveway provides off-street parking, while the garage adds further storage or parking. The house is well placed for Teddington’s independent shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as the open spaces of Bushy Park and the Thames. Kingston Lane also offers good access to Teddington station, local schools and the surrounding villages of Hampton Wick, Strawberry Hill and Kingston.

Set back from Hadley Green Road behind wrought-iron gates, The Grove unfolds at the end of a long carriage driveway. Its late Georgian façade sits comfortably within rolling lawns and open countryside beyond, the elevation giving way to wide, uninterrupted views. Built around 1800 and Grade II listed, the house has been carefully extended over time, now offering close to 11,000 sq ft of accommodation. Its proportions remain firmly rooted in its period, with high ceilings, generous room widths and a natural sense of flow between spaces. At its centre is a striking entrance hall, lined in pine panelling and anchored by a sweeping staircase. From here, the principal reception rooms extend out across the ground floor. A series of formal and informal spaces include a grand drawing room, a dining room of impressive scale, and a richly panelled library, alongside additional reception rooms that lend themselves to more private use. Many retain original detailing, from delicate plasterwork to classical friezes, while large sash windows draw in light and frame views of the surrounding grounds. At the North corner of the house, a generous kitchen and breakfast room are complemented by a conservatory. The kitchen itself is expansive and contemporary in feel, with a central island and ample space for dining, positioned to overlook the gardens. Upstairs lie eleven bedrooms in total, most with their own bathrooms. The scale allows for a variety of uses, from family living to guest accommodation, with several rooms enjoying particularly fine outlooks across the grounds. The lower ground floor is given over to leisure and utility space, including a gym, cinema room and sauna, alongside storage and plant rooms. Outbuildings are equally well considered. The former coach house has been converted to provide garaging for four cars, with two self-contained flats above, perfect for staff or guests. A separate double garage sits elsewhere on the grounds. The setting is one of the house’s defining qualities. Extending to approximately 17 acres, the grounds move between open lawns, mature woodland and more formal planting, including a rhododendron garden and an avenue of lime trees. A terrace runs along the rear of the house, positioned to take in the elevated views, while a floodlit tennis court and ornamental pond add to the sense of a fully formed country estate. There is also potential, subject to planning, to create further leisure space beneath the terrace. Monken Hadley has long held onto its identity as a village, despite sitting just beyond North London. Centred around the green and its cricket field, it retains a distinctly rural feel, with open land rolling into Hadley Woods and the wider countryside beyond. There is a quiet sense of history here too, shaped by its position on the edge of London rather than within it. Despite that, connections into central London are straightforward, making it a place that offers space, landscape and a slower pace of life without complete separation from the city.

Spanning just under 3,000 sq ft, this exceptional property has been comprehensively refurbished to exacting standards, featuring high ceilings, a south-facing garden, polished finishes throughout and far-reaching views to the south. Solar panels are another standout feature, reinforcing the building's commitment to sustainable design. A driveway offers an impressive approach, providing off-street parking for two vehicles and an EV charging point. The entrance hall opens into the reception room, immaculately presented with a marble fireplace and walnut veneered alcove units. Eight-foot ceilings paired with a deep bay window enhance the sense of light and space, creating a distinguished setting for entertaining. A large rear reception room spans the full width of the property, where the far-reaching southerly views first come into view. A private study and cloakroom lie adjacent. On the lower ground floor, the spacious and beautifully appointed dine-in kitchen is complete with Miele appliances, refined wooden cabinetry, and a generous island. Full-height sliding doors open onto the south-facing rear garden, extending the living area outdoors and creating a charming setting for alfresco entertaining. A laundry room, utility room, and dog shower complete this floor. A second front door to the front of the property provides an additional point of access from the lower ground floor. All bedrooms are spacious doubles. The principal suite occupies the entirety of the first floor, benefiting from a grand dressing room with central island and vanity unit, a luxurious en suite bathroom, and a further study. The remaining bedrooms are situated on the second floor, one with an en suite and the other two served by a well-appointed family bathroom. The house is finished with air conditioning and underfloor heating throughout. Situated on a quiet street in Wimbledon, this family home lies moments from the independent shops on Leopold Road, the restaurants and cafés of Wimbledon Village and Wimbledon town centre, as well as the area's well-regarded nurseries and schools. Scenic parklands and viewpoints, including Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon Common, are within easy reach.

Behind its handsome period frontage on one of Fulham’s well-regarded residential streets, this beautifully extended five/six-bedroom house unfolds across five floors, offering 2,385 sq ft of bright, versatile living space. Carefully arranged for family life, it pairs generous proportions with contemporary design, and is further distinguished by a south-facing garden and a private roof terrace above. The ground floor is given over to an elegant open-plan kitchen, dining and reception room, a broad, sociable space that forms the natural heart of the house. Centred around a large island and lit from above, it has been designed for both everyday family life and larger-scale entertaining. Full-width bi-fold doors draw the eye straight through to the garden, bringing in a strong sense of light and openness and enhancing the connection between inside and out. A separate reception room lies to the front, offering a more intimate setting away from the main living space, while the lower ground floor provides an additional media/family room or bedroom with a bathroom. This level works particularly well for guests, older children or live-in help, giving the house a flexibility that is increasingly hard to find. The principal bedroom occupies a commanding position on the first floor and is served by a large ensuite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are arranged across the upper floors, with a well-balanced mix of family bedrooms, guest accommodation and rooms that could equally serve as studies or dressing rooms depending on need. Bathrooms are smartly finished, and the overall layout gives the house a sense of practicality as well as scale. Outside, the south-facing rear garden extends directly from the kitchen, making it a natural backdrop to daily life in the main living space. Above, the private roof terrace offers another place to sit in the sun, with open views over the neighbouring rooftops. Racton Road sits in a particularly convenient part of Fulham, close to the border with Earl’s Court and well placed for the restaurants, cafés and everyday amenities of both areas. The Harwood Arms is nearby, as are a number of well-liked local shops and pubs, while the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and other sought-after schools are within easy reach. It is a part of west London that feels well established and with handsome houses, good proportions and a strong sense of neighbourhood life.

Set within Henry Moore Court, a discreet contemporary development moments from King’s Road, this four-bedroom house unfolds across 4,561 sq ft, with generous living spaces, a private garden, four parking spaces and a concierge. The ground floor is arranged around a striking entrance hall, where a sweeping staircase and bespoke joinery set a polished tone. To one side, a large kitchen and breakfast room opens directly onto the garden, creating an easy connection between inside and out. Sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances and a substantial island make it well suited to both everyday life and entertaining. A separate dining room sits alongside, offering a more formal space for hosting. The first floor is largely given over to an impressive reception room, with broad windows, timber flooring and doors opening to a terrace. The proportions are excellent, allowing for distinct seating and entertaining areas while retaining a calm, open feel. There are four bedrooms arranged across the upper floors. The principal bedroom suite occupies a generous position on the second floor, with a dressing room and en suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms are also found on this level, one with its own shower room, while an additional bedroom sits on the first floor beside a family bathroom. The lower-ground floor adds a valuable layer of flexibility, with a cinema and games room, study, utility room, wine room, plant room and access through to the parking area. The house also benefits from air conditioning, built-in wardrobes, wooden floors, home cinema facilities and staff accommodation. Henry Moore Court is well placed for Chelsea’s shops, restaurants and galleries, with King’s Road, Sloane Square and South Kensington all within easy reach. The museums, boutiques and garden squares of SW3 are close by, while the address offers the rare advantage of contemporary lateral space, private outside areas and secure parking in one of west London’s most established neighbourhoods.

Positioned along the preferred south side of Gerald Road, this beautifully proportioned five-bedroom townhouse unfolds across multiple floors defined by a classical sensibility. Behind its white stucco façade, the house offers over 3,000 sq ft of well-balanced accommodation, where natural light and thoughtful planning shape each space. Most of the first floor is given over to an elegant drawing room, a generous and composed space with tall sash windows and refined proportions. It is a room that feels both formal and liveable. Behind lies a quiet study. The ground floor is more relaxed. A bespoke kitchen sits alongside a dining room, with an additional sitting area that opens directly onto the private south-facing patio garden. This connection to the outside gives the house a softer edge, particularly in warmer months when the doors are left open and the garden becomes part of the living space. The principal bedroom suite occupies the entirety of the second floor, creating a sense of privacy and separation. It includes a dressing room and ensuite bathroom, arranged with a straightforward, functional logic. Further bedrooms are distributed across the upper floors, offering flexibility for family life, guests or working from home. A bedroom and an additional reception room on the lower ground floor provide further versatility, whether as a gym, bedroom or staff accommodation. Throughout, the house is presented with thoughtful interior design, with a consistent palette that allows the proportions and natural light to take precedence. Gerald Road sits just moments from Elizabeth Street, one of Belgravia’s most characterful stretches, known for its independent shops, cafés and long-standing local institutions. Sloane Square and Victoria are both within easy reach, placing the house in a well-connected yet distinctly residential pocket of central London.

Set in the charming Cotswolds village of Oddington, this four bedroom family home was extended and renovated to an exceptional standard in 2023. Stripped to its bare bones, the house and gardens were thoughtfully redesigned to suit the new owner and her adult family and decorated with rich, patterned wallpapers and a vibrant palette that adds depth and character to each room. The redesign harmonises modern amenities with traditional English interiors, making the house practical, stylish and timeless. The ground floor unfolds through a series of wonderfully atmospheric reception spaces. At its centre is an impressive, newly built drawing room, where a vaulted ceiling, open fireplace and arched windows create a dramatic sense of volume, while a separate reception room offers a more intimate place to retreat. Between the two, a dining room connects naturally to the kitchen, making the layout feel both sociable and easy. The kitchen itself is fitted with bespoke cabinetry, granite worktops and a statement Lacanche range, with a utility room and guest cloakroom neatly tucked away. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms on the first floor. The principal bedroom is particularly well arranged, with a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite bathroom, while the remaining two bedrooms are served by additional bathrooms on the same level. Above the garage, a separate guest room provides useful ancillary accommodation that would work equally well for visitors, older children, a home office or studio. Outside, the gardens are a major part of the appeal, with a beautifully landscaped terrace creating a natural setting for long summer lunches and evening drinks. There is also a greenhouse, a shed and a detached garage, giving the house a quietly practical edge beneath its decorative charm. Oddington remains one of the Cotswolds’ most desirable villages: picturesque, deeply rooted and brilliantly placed. The Fox at Oddington and The Horse & Groom are both nearby, while Stow-on-the-Wold and Kingham are within easy reach for shopping, trains and everyday essentials. Daylesford Organic, Soho Farmhouse and Estelle Manor are all a short drive away, placing some of the region’s best-loved addresses within easy reach, while excellent schools in Cheltenham and Oxford make this an especially appealing full-time or weekend base.

Set within approximately 60 acres of gently rolling pastureland, Ladyswood House is a distinguished English country house of rare scale and privacy, positioned on the Gloucestershire–Wiltshire border close to Malmesbury and the southern edge of the Cotswolds. Built in 1905, the house is a handsome composition of Cotswold stone, warm red brick and lime render, its elevations animated by stone-mullioned leaded windows, intricate brick detailing beneath the roofline and a series of tall, decorative chimneys. The architecture has a quiet confidence, rich in period character yet balanced in proportion, and immediately announces the stature of the house within its landscape. Arranged across three principal floors and extending to approximately 13,648 sq ft, Ladyswood House has been extensively restored and refurbished to create a sophisticated and highly practical family home. The interiors retain a sense of grandeur, with generous ceiling heights and well-judged room proportions, while the restoration has introduced a contemporary ease that suits modern living and large-scale entertaining alike. At the heart of the house lies the kitchen, breakfast and garden room, a striking central space that anchors daily life. Designed as a social hub, it enjoys views across both the front and rear gardens, with dark contemporary cabinetry set beneath veined composite worktops. A substantial island with oak breakfast bar provides informal seating, while a champagne sink at its centre reinforces the room’s entertaining credentials. The flow from kitchen to garden room creates a natural rhythm between inside and out. The principal bedroom suite occupies a particularly peaceful position, enjoying dual-aspect views over the gardens. It is complemented by a large dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a beautifully appointed bathroom featuring a freestanding claw-foot roll-top bath and separate shower. Further bedroom accommodation is arranged across the upper floors, including guest suites and family bedrooms, as well as a self-contained apartment on the second floor with its own kitchen and living space, ideal for extended family or staff. The gardens and grounds are a defining feature of Ladyswood. From the house, views extend through a green-oak pergola festooned with wisteria, leading to a stone gazebo with wood-burning stove and onward to the swimming pool and pool house. Lawns and stone terraces wrap around the house, while an outdoor kitchen sits beneath a substantial oak-framed pergola, perfectly placed for summer entertaining. Beyond the formal gardens, the wider estate is exceptional. Facilities include a polo yard, an impressive indoor riding arena with viewing gallery, an outdoor riding arena suitable for polo, and an extensive stable complex with loose boxes and Monarch stables. The Lodge, positioned at the estate boundary, provides additional accommodation arranged across a single floor and is well suited to staff, guests or multigenerational living. Despite its seclusion, Ladyswood is well connected, with swift access to the M4 and rail services from Chippenham, placing London, Bristol and the wider West Country within easy reach. It is a rare estate that combines architectural presence, modern comfort and first-class equestrian facilities, all set within one of the most unspoilt corners of the region.