The Drive, Wimbledon, London, SW20.

Formerly a school, this substantial six bedroom, five bathroom Victorian semi-detached family home sits discreetly behind wrought iron gates, offering generous off-street parking for up to six cars and a private south-facing 100ft garden, all within a sought-after Wimbledon setting.

An inviting entrance hall leads to a wonderfully light and well proportioned ground floor with high ceilings, typical of property of this era. Expansive entertaining spaces include a front aspect formal drawing room with a classic bay window and elegant fireplace, while to the rear, a flowing sequence of reception and dining areas open onto the secluded rear garden, where a glass-roofed conservatory frames the leafy outlook. The adjoining kitchen/family room is thoughtfully designed for both daily life and entertaining, with French doors to a stone terrace, a large central island, high-quality integrated appliances, and polished stone surfaces adding a sense of modern refinement.

The lower ground floor offers excellent ceiling height and natural light. This versatile level includes a generous room that can function as a bedroom or games/media room, a sleek shower room, ample storage, and a well-fitted utility space with access to the garden.

Spread across the upper floors are six well proportioned, bright and airy bedrooms including the principal suite enjoying a tranquil rear aspect leafy view, with ample wardrobe space and an en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower. A spacious guest suite lies to the front on the first floor and there is a family bathroom complimenting the bedrooms on each of the first and second floors. There is also access to substantial loft storage.

Beautifully proportioned and bathed in natural light, this superbly appointed home has an exceptional layout, offering comfort, privacy and a wonderful setting for both relaxed living and entertaining.

Wimbledon offers a quality of life more akin to the country than London, and The Drive offers easy access to the High Street, Station 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.

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 (1.1 miles) is the only London station with interchange between rail, Underground and Tramlink 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 Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Wimbledon is renowned for its commitment to educational excellence. The area boasts a world-class reputation for its schools, with notable independent institutions including Kings College School, Wimbledon High School, Putney High School, Wimbledon Common Prep and The Study Prep all within close proximity. These schools offer a top-tier education that attracts students from around the world, making Wimbledon a hub for academic achievement and intellectual growth.