Leopold Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19

Built in 1898 and available for the first time in 60 years, this much cherished six bedroom semi detached late Victorian residence offers generously proportioned lateral accommodation on 0.36 acre grounds with expansive off street parking, garaging and stables.

Set in the Wimbledon North Conservation Area and locally listed for its architectural merit, this enchanting family home of 3,652 sq ft provides a rare opportunity to enhance and reimagine a truly special property. Gracefully set back from the road and framed by an impressive front garden with a circular driveway, this family home is rich in period charm and retains many striking original features.

A grand reception hall and elegant galleried staircase sets the scene, leading to two beautifully proportioned reception rooms, each bathed in natural light. The rear aspect kitchen/breakfast room, well-maintained and thoughtfully arranged, adjoins a utility room and leads to a versatile studio/study annexe with its own staircase.

Spread across the upper floors are six well proportioned, bright and airy bedrooms and three family bathrooms. The principal bedroom, with ample fitted wardrobes, enjoys a sweeping bow window overlooking the front gardens, while a second bedroom opens onto a charming wrought-iron balcony with delightful views over the mature 156ft rear garden. The top floor has the potential to raise the ceiling heights and extend into the loft, subject to the usual consents.

The mature rear garden is a true sanctuary with manicured lawns, well-stocked borders and a wealth of established trees and shrubs creating a tranquil retreat. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of such provenance, offering endless potential to create a residence of distinction in one of Wimbledon's most sought-after enclaves.

Superbly located, Leopold Road is a popular tree-lined residential road close to Wimbledon Park and a short walk from the wider amenities of Wimbledon Village and Wimbledon Town Centre.

Wimbledon offers a quality of life more akin to the country than London offering easy access to the High Street and Common. The area includes Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian houses and many green open spaces, including Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon Park. At the heart of Wimbledon Village is a comprehensive range of boutiques, independent retailers, chic restaurants and cafés.

Wimbledon Park Station (0.4 miles) offers the District Line to central London and Wimbledon Station (0.7 miles) is the only London station with interchange between Rail, Underground, Tramlink and Thameslink services. Transport links to central London are fast and frequent with regular services to London Waterloo (19 minutes). Other options are provided by the District Line and also Thameslink to London Blackfriars and London St. Pancras International for the Eurostar. The A3/M25 road network offers excellent access to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports.

Highly regarded for its association with tennis, Wimbledon has hosted the oldest tennis championship in the world since 1877. Plenty of other leisure facilities abound, including riding stables, golf clubs, tennis courts and other sports clubs.

Wimbledon is renowned for its commitment to educational excellence. The area boasts a world-class reputation for its schools. Bishop Gilpin Primary School and Ricards Lodge High School are nearby and notable independent institutions include Kings College School, Wimbledon High School, Putney High School, Wimbledon Common Prep and The Study Prep. These schools offer a top-tier education that attracts students from around the world, making Wimbledon a hub for academic achievement and intellectual growth.