Coombe Ridings, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2

This stunning family residence was the subject of an extensive refurbishment to an extremely high standard with no expense spared. Situated in a premier gated road off the brow of Kingston Hill with CCTV cameras, this fine residence offers secluded wrap around landscaped grounds of approx. 0.32 of an acre with a large double garage and gated forecourt parking for at least six to eight cars. Finewood Interiors where commissioned to create a boutique family home with a bespoke designed kitchen, fully fitted wardrobes and bespoke bathroom joinery including the laundry room.

The well-stocked, wrap-around garden offers privacy and calm, with lush mature shrubs, hedges and trees to all sides. A paved patio is accessed mainly from the kitchen, drawing room and study. There is a paved side passage that leads to the front driveway with a secured wrought iron gate. From the front forecourt, the garden is also accessed directly from the front via double wooden gates, well hidden in the garden brick wall, amongst the climbing shrubs and plants. There is also a free-standing, brick outbuilding which could be used as a workshop or garden storage. In addition, the large double width brick-built garage could be developed further, subject to the usual planning consents.

LOCATION

Coombe Ridings is conveniently located close to Kingston, Putney and Wimbledon town centres with their excellent shopping facilities. The A3 offering fast access to central London and both Gatwick and Heathrow airports via the M25 is also close at hand. The nearest train station is Norbiton, a 20-minute walk and provides frequent services to London Waterloo and Vauxhall (approximately 25-30 minutes) with their underground links to points throughout the city. The train journey from Norbiton to Waterloo at peak times is 4 trains per hour. With a rail season ticket, car parking can currently be included. There is a bus service from the top of the hill which takes 8 minutes.

The immediate area offers a wide range of recreational facilities including three golf courses, tennis and squash clubs. Richmond Park, the largest of the capital’s eight Royal Parks at 2,500 acres of natural beauty, is close by and provides a picturesque setting in which to picnic, go horse riding, cycling, jogging, or just to take a leisurely walk. Theatres at Kingston, Wimbledon and Richmond are popular with local residents, with many a new production debuting here before launching in the West End and both also have an excellent choice of restaurants.

There are numerous private, state and international schools for all ages within the immediate vicinity, including Coombe Hill Infants and Junior School, Rokeby School for boys, Holy Cross Prep School for girls, Marymount International. Kings College Wimbledon, Kingston Grammar for boys and Wimbledon High School for girls are also close by.

Planning: The property had the benefit of a Full planning consent under reference number 21/03079/HOU to add a second floor with two bedrooms and a bathroom with a new staircase from the first floor with an additional dormer for the stairwell. This was granted for a period of 3 years from 13 October 2021. (See plans on the brochure)