Old Battersea House, Vicarage Crescent, Battersea, London, SW11

A unique opportunity to acquire a historic and handsome seven bedroomed Grade II* manor house situated just over the River Thames from Chelsea.


Description

Designated by English Heritage as being of more than specific interest when it was listed in 1954, Old Battersea House offers handsome proportions throughout, including a baroque hallway, exquisite panelled drawing rooms, sweeping stairs and oak doors and floorboards all combining to make this historic and unique detached London house a sensational family home. Built on Tudor foundations in the late 17th Century, Old Battersea House was originally surrounded by lavender fields and watercress beds sloping down to the Thames. It is situated upstream from the site of Sir Christopher Wren’s magnificent Chelsea Hospital and, although there is no provenance, he may well have been its designer. Its classical proportions both inside and out would indicate this as more than a possibility.

A galleried landing on the first floor gives access to five grand double bedrooms all of which either have their own, or share en suite bathrooms. The second floor boasts another five double bedrooms together with a further three bathrooms, one of which benefits from a jacuzzi bath and a sauna. Six of these magnificent bedrooms have glorious views over the garden to the River and all are sumptuously decorated. Over the years various changes have been made to the house with a modern kitchen being installed.

The house benefits from both a garage and off street parking for at least three cars, behind secure electronic gates. The beautiful, walled garden surrounds the house on four sides and boasts a charming rose garden together with a large lawn to the rear which is over 110ft wide and once stretched down to the River.

Location

This desirable property is a rare opportunity to own a piece of London’s architectural heritage, reimagined for contemporary family living.

The Battersea Helipad is nearby, officially known as the London Heliport, it is a key transport facility located in Battersea. It serves as London’s only licensed heliport.

Battersea Square offers a well-established selection of local amenities, including independent coffee shops, sophisticated wine bars and a variety of highly regarded restaurants.

Battersea Bridge is a short walk away and crosses over to Chelsea and The Kings Road with further shops and amenities.

There are an extended choice of schools including Newton Prep, Eton House, Thomas’ Battersea and Westminster Senior School.

Square Footage: 10,164 sq ft