The Close, Longfield Drive, London SW14 7AU

This exceptional Victorian family home originally built in the mid 1800's, was later divided into two dwellings soon after 1950. Situated in one of South West London's finest locations, this enchanting residence offers elegant and beautifully proportioned living and entertaining space with high ceilings. Of particular note is the principal reception room with wonderful ceiling height, feature fireplace and south facing bay window and French doors opening on to the rear garden.

Offering approximately 4,700 sqft of laterally configured accommodation arranged over two floors, set in wonderful south facing gardens of circa 0.36 acres, this rare property also offers potential to further enlarge and extend stpc.

To the front is a large gravelled driveway providing parking for 3 cars and a double carport with a double length garage to the side.

Location

The excellent facilities offered by East Sheen are approximately a third of a mile away*; the historic town of Richmond is within a short drive featuring charming paved courtyards and lanes with an eclectic selection of boutiques and bars complementing most of the well known high street retailers on George Street. The river provides an appealing backdrop and also an opportunity for rowing and cruising or simply following the tow path on foot.

The property is also conveniently located for Central London with Mayfair approximately seven miles away. A further advantage of this property is that it is perfectly situated for international travel being less than ten miles from Heathrow.

There are many excellent schools in the general vicinity including St Paul's, Tower House, Old Vicarage, Ibstock Place School, The German and Swedish Schools and Colet Court.

The area also boasts numerous leisure and sporting facilities including The Roehampton Club, The Sheen Tennis and Squash Club (which is within a two minute walk*) and a host of golf courses, including The Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club and Richmond Golf Club. The 2,300 acres of Richmond Park also allow many pursuits such as walking, running, cycling and riding.

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