Guide Price £6,500,000 6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale The Green, Richmond, Surrey

Tenure: Leasehold

Situation

Wentworth House is wonderfully located with direct views towards historic Richmond Green. The natural beauty of this position has remained virtually unchanged since its association
with the 12th century mediaeval and Tudor palace. Indeed both Henry VII and Henry VIII hosted - tournaments - on The Green. The setting provides a delightful environment within
moments of the extensive facilities of Richmond town centre.
Transport links into Central London are provided by the mainline (Waterloo - 17 minutes) and underground (District Line) train service from Richmond station. The major road networks
include the A316/M3 allowing access into Central London or out to the South West of England, the A4/M4 approximately 5 kms (3 miles) from the house which enables access to London
Heathrow Airport and the West Country but also into the West End and City.
Within moments of Wentworth House one can meander through The Gateway to Old Palace Yard and observe the fine Trumpeters House and The Wardrobe. Stroll down to Old Palace Lane,
left past Asgill House, one of the finest examples of domestic Palladian architecture in the country and down to the River Thames to discover this delightful environment that encapsulates
some of the historical and aesthetic charm of life this close to the river, The Green, Richmond town centre and central London.
Other notable landmarks this side of the river and within a short drive of the house are The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, National Trust's Ham House and also the 2,500 acres of
Richmond Park, the largest urban park in Europe. The river towpaths provide a delightful walk or cycle ride for many miles both up and down river.

Description

The house was built in the early 18th century and it was in the 1850's that Wentworth House was altered significantly with the addition of marvellous bay and bow windows.
These additions have provided an extra dynamic to a number of the rooms, in particular at the front where the Victorian balconies offer a delightful panorama of this acclaimed Green acknowledged by historian Pevsner as - one of the most beautiful urban Greens surviving anywhere in England. -
On entering the house one is immediately taken in by a sense of space from the hall, bathed in natural light from a substantial south west facing arched window. A wide sweeping staircase rises to an impressive entertaining space that spans the width of the house. A staircase from the reception hall leads out to the garden and down to a study/bedroom at the garden level.

Magnificent entertaining space:
Versatile accommodation arranged over 4 floors allows for most lifestyles. Fine, generously proportioned principal reception rooms, both on the ground and first floors, are
particularly elegant. The original fireplace in the drawing room gives this room a wonderful focal point and it is from the drawing room that one is able to access the balconies
that overlook The Green. No other house on this side of The Green benefits from such a feature. Drinks on the balcony can easily be envisaged during balmy summer evenings.

Versatile accommodation:
The upper floors' accommodation, offering various configurations, provides 6 generous double bedrooms served by 3 bathrooms. There is also a laundry room. The views from the top floor are far reaching towards both The Green to the north and south towards Old Palace Yard behind which lies the River Thames.

Self contained apartment:
A self contained apartment - which can be brought back into the main home - for housekeeper, nanny or member of the family, occupies the majority of the garden floor.
Another fascinating characteristic of Wentworth House is a secret passageway, believed to lead to the river, that is currently closed off but could be re-opened.

Outside:
The delightful walled garden, with a charming circular lawn, has an east, south and west orientation giving almost all day sun. Well stocked borders and mature trees make for an enchanting, secluded refuge from the bustle of London life. A gate to the southern corner gives direct access to Old Palace Yard.

5 car parking spaces:
Also contributing to the convenience of Wentworth House is the facility to park 5 cars - off street - in the double garage that can be accessed from the house, in front on the hardstanding or in Old Palace Yard.

Accomodation

Reception Hall, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, 4 Reception Rooms, Study, Cloakroom, 6 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Utility, Garage, Off Street Parking, Garden, Self Contained Apartment.