Feversham House, Feversham House, Thames Ditton, Surrey

This exceptional house sits within a private estate in Thames Ditton, a peaceful village on the banks of the River Thames bordering London. Originally built as an architect’s home in the 1970s, the house spans over 3,400 sq ft and has undergone a thoughtful renovation in more recent years, with sustainability and eco principles at its core. Expertly landscaped gardens lie to the front and rear of the house, and residents have access to the estate’s private mooring. Thames Ditton rail station is a seven-minute walk from the house, with regular trains to London Waterloo in approximately 30 minutes.



The Building



Built in 1974 by local architect David Sayer as his family home, the design of Feversham House is heavily influenced by Mies van der Rohe and the Bauhaus movement. True to Bauhaus principles of simplicity, cubic symmetry, and low maintenance, the house has swathes of exposed brick, steel, wood, glass and tile.



In 2011, the house was thoughtfully updated by award-winning architectural practice McLaren Excell, with eco credentials at the forefront of the design. An MVHR system was installed, as well as a bank of photovoltaic panels and a considered material palette of polished concrete, ash ply and black steel.



The Tour



A gate inset into a neat brick wall opens onto an expertly landscaped front garden, with a neat path to wooden panelled front door. A large picture window next to it provides the first glimpse of the house’s interiors.



The original exposed brickwork central core contains a lift that ascends to all floors. A skylight at the top of the stairwell landing fills the space with light, along with cleverly positioned triple glazed stairwell windows.



An open-tread staircase ascends to the first floor, where the main living areas are found. The space unfolds into a wonderful open-plan living room with polished concrete flooring and underfloor heating. Full-height double glazing extends across two walls; one side opens onto a generous balcony with a steel staircase to the rear garden. In the living area, a log burner with a concrete platform is perfect for hunkering down on a winter’s evening.



The kitchen sits adjacent. A fired granite island has an integrated hob, and a dual wall oven is built into wall-to-wall oak ply cabinetry. A stainless steel sink sits within a Corian worktop and Miele appliances are used throughout. A bank of windows frames give treetop views toward the front garden. There is also a TV snug on this floor, which could be used as a study or a bedroom.



On the ground floor, a second sitting room has built-in shelving with floor-to-ceiling glazing looking toward the front garden. There is also a light-filled gym, a versatile space that could also be converted into bedrooms. A utility room and a guest bathroom with shower are on this level too.



The top floor is occupied by three double bedrooms, each illuminated by panels of steel framed glazing that stretch across the width. The principal bedroom has walnut sliding wardrobes on one side, with sisal carpet underfoot. A walnut wall lies in front of a dressing room which leads into the en suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms share a bathroom with a bathtub with an overhead shower.



Outdoor Space



Landscaped gardens at the front and rear of the house are full of greenery, including palm trees, oak, olive and silver birch trees. Neat beds are filled with rosemary, lavender, hellebore, jasmine, euphorbia and daphne, alongside carefully maintained box topiary.



A wildlife pond is home to frogs and dragonflies, and a greenhouse provides opportunities for home-grown produce.



A paved area is perfect for outdoor entertaining, and residents also have a share in and use of Boyle Farm Estate’s private River Thames garden, jetty and mooring. There is a large driveway with space for several cars.



The Area



Feversham House sits within the Boyle Farm Estate, a private estate of 33 homes in Thames Ditton. The village high street is a few minutes’ walk away, and has an excellent bakery, deli, pharmacy, greengrocer, florist, post office and several other amenities, including cafes, pubs and restaurants; The George and Dragon is particularly popular. At Winters Bridge on Portsmouth Road, a further small parade of shops includes an excellent patisserie and chocolatier.



The village’s riverside faces the Thames Path and Hampton Court Palace gardens, while Thames Ditton Island is reached by the suspended iron footbridge from the High Street. Built in 1939, the island is now home to 48 houses. Boats can be hired for the day from Taggs Boatyard to explore the river and small islands further, and The Albany pub is the perfect spot to enjoy drinks on the river.



For green spaces, Giggs Hill Green is a beautiful open common with a well-respected cricket club. Hampton Court, Bushy Park and Home Park are directly opposite on the other side of the river. Esher and Surbiton are both just a five-minute drive from the house, while Kingston is a short bus ride away, or a pleasant walk down the Thames Tow Path.



Local schooling options are excellent and include Thames Ditton Infant and Junior schools, Hinchley Wood and Esher College.



Thames Ditton rail station is a seven-minute walk from the house, with regular trains to London Waterloo in approximately 30 minutes. Fitzgerald Road is well located for quick access to the M25, A3 and M3. For international travel, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are a 30 and 45-minute drive away, respectively.



Council Tax Band: H