Ormond Road, Richmond, TW10

Built circa 1699 during the reign of William and Mary, “The Rosary” (along with its back-to-back neighbour “The Hollies”) is thought to predate every other private home in town; only the remnants of Henry VII’s royal palace are older.

Commissioned by merchant Nathaniel Rawlins as a gift for his daughter, this Grade II listed gem has been a family home for over three centuries. Behind the elegant five-window facade and striking oriel bay window lie beautifully proportioned rooms, a pine-panelled library, and a remarkable rib-vaulted kitchen — all just moments away from the River Thames and the heart of Richmond.

Over three hundred years of history - One extraordinary home.

Upon arrival, The Rosary immediately impresses with its handsome entrance and private patio garden. Arranged over four principal floors and extending to approximately 2,336 sq. ft. (217 square metres), the house offers spacious and elegant accommodation, enhanced by an abundance of period features typical of a property of this age and character.
The elegant staircases and large box sash windows found in many of the rooms certainly add to the home’s charm and grandeur.

The ground floor opens into a delightful, panelled entrance hallway, featuring a stone tiled floor and high ceilings. Two exquisite reception rooms are positioned on either side of the hallway, both benefiting from impressive ceiling heights. One room features a bow sash window and a working gas fireplace, while the other overlooks Ormond Road and boasts a feature fireplace, panelled walls, and operational window box shutters.

The lower ground floor provides a fully fitted kitchen with tiled flooring and a seating area, with French doors opening directly onto the patio garden—perfect for entertaining family and friends during the warmer months.

There is also a further reception room, currently used as a dining room, with panelled walls and double doors also leading to the garden. This floor also includes a double bedroom with access to the garden, a shower and WC, and useful storage beneath the stairs.

The first floor serves as the principal suite, featuring a generous double bedroom overlooking Ormond Road, complete with panelled walls and a feature fireplace. Across the hallway is a well-appointed bathroom, including a freestanding bath and ample built-in storage.

The top floor completes this beautifully proportioned and characterful home with two further bedrooms, along with a family shower room and a separate WC.

Local transport links include numerous bus routes to surrounding areas, plus fast and frequent trains to Central London via both South West Trains (Waterloo 19 minutes) and London Underground's District Line (West End 38 minutes).

The property is well placed for access to the A316/M3, M4 and M25 motorways.

Schools in the area include King's House School (0.6 mile), Old Vicarage School (0.2 mile), Marshgate Primary School (0.8 mile), The Vineyard School (0.5 mile) and The German School (1.1 miles)

Other places of interest include Richmond Park (0.7 mile), Kew Gardens (1.0 mile), Twickenham Stadium (1.9 miles) and Ham House (1.4 miles).

All distances and times are approximate.