Deodar Road, Putney, London, SW15

Set directly on the Thames opposite the Hurlingham Club, this remarkable double-width period house occupies one of Putney’s most sought-after positions. Extending to over 5,700 sq ft in total, the property has been used as a single family dwelling but is arranged as three interconnecting apartments, each with its own title, allowing for four generations of family ownership over the past 50 years. It is currently configured as a substantial three-bedroom garden apartment with direct access to the terrace and riverfront garden, a striking two-bedroom penthouse with exceptional views and a roof terrace, and a separate apartment with its own entrance, ideal for guests, staff or rental income.



Built in the 1890s, the principal apartment spans the ground and first floors of No. 81 and opens directly onto a beautifully planted private garden of unusual scale for this stretch of river, with a broad terrace, sweeping lawn, mooring rights and direct river frontage.



Inside, the main living spaces are wonderfully bright and open, with a large reception and dining room overlooking the garden and Thames beyond. A Plain English kitchen with walnut cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances sits alongside, while a separate study also opens onto the terrace. Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite enjoys a private balcony with far-reaching river views, as well as a dressing room and bathroom. Two further bedrooms are arranged on the same floor, and a lift connects the reception level to the first-floor principal suite.



The penthouse apartment at No. 79 is equally impressive, with dramatic full-height glazing, spectacular river views and a roof terrace. Formerly the studio of Sir Sidney Nolan, it is a striking space in its own right, while the additional apartment to the side of the house offers excellent flexibility as a guest flat, nanny accommodation or income-generating let.



Steeped in artistic and architectural history, the house has long been associated with creative life in London and remains one of the area’s most distinctive homes. To the front, a gravelled forecourt provides parking for four cars, while the wisteria-clad façade and mature planting give the house a rare sense of privacy and presence.



Deodar Road is one of southwest London’s most coveted riverfront addresses, moments from Wandsworth Park and within easy reach of Putney High Street, Putney mainline station, Putney Bridge Underground and riverboat services into central London.