Ealing Green, London, W5

A landmark Gothic Revival house overlooking Ealing Green, thoughtfully restored and beautifully reimagined.

Description

Marden Lodge occupies a prominent position overlooking Ealing Green, one of west London’s most historic and picturesque settings. Built in 1859 and attributed to Charles Jones, the house forms part of the architectural composition surrounding the historic Congregational Church and remains one of the defining buildings within this significant historic setting.
Its dramatic Gothic silhouette, steeply pitched roofs and pointed arch windows have defined this corner of Ealing for more than 165 years. With mature trees, Pitzhanger Manor and Walpole Park close by, the setting feels remarkably removed from London while remaining within easy reach of the West End and the City.

The house unfolds across four floors, centred around an elegant original curved staircase that forms the architectural spine of the building. A generous entrance hall provides an immediate sense of scale, drawing the eye through the house towards the double height garden extension and mature gardens beyond. At half landing level, a striking 2.9m arched window frames views across the gardens towards a magnificent mature yew tree, believed to date from the original Victorian planting and synonymous with this historic corner of Ealing Green.

The raised ground floor is arranged around two beautifully proportioned original rooms. The sitting room overlooks Ealing Green through an original bay window, enjoying elevated views across the mature trees and historic architecture beyond. To the rear, a study, also set within an original bay window, enjoys a quieter outlook across the gardens. Original fireplaces remain focal points within both rooms, reinforcing their historic character and sense of proportion.

In recent years, Marden Lodge has undergone a carefully considered restoration. Historic proportions and original detailing have been preserved, while contemporary interventions have been introduced with exceptional restraint. All windows have been faithfully reproduced in hardwood and fitted with double glazing, maintaining the distinctive pointed arches and crown detailing that define the building’s Gothic Revival architecture.

A restrained palette of soft neutrals and greens runs throughout the house, complemented by natural stone, timber, painted joinery and quality brassware. Bespoke craftsmanship is evident throughout, from the painted oak kitchen to carefully integrated storage and architectural detailing. The result is a house of quiet luxury, where quality is expressed through craftsmanship, materiality and proportion.

Below, a dramatic oak and marble kitchen, scullery and light filled family space form the heart of the house. Large rooflights and a double height garden room draw natural light deep into the plan, while a series of 2.9m arched windows and doors echo the proportions of the original architecture and establish a seamless connection to the landscaped gardens beyond.
A versatile guest suite on this level benefits from a walk in dressing area and access to a beautifully appointed bathroom, where original arched detailing frames a large walk in shower in marble and Zellige tiles.

The entire first floor is devoted to an exceptional principal suite. Set within an original bay window overlooking the private gardens, the bedroom enjoys a peaceful and secluded outlook, while twin dressing rooms and a substantial bathroom command elevated views over Ealing Green. A cast iron bateau bath, twin bespoke vanities and a marble walk in shower sit beneath the house’s distinctive Gothic architecture, while double arched doors and original proportions create a rare sense of space and privacy. Reverse cycle air conditioning has been discreetly integrated to ensure year round comfort.

Beneath the steeply pitched Gothic roofline, two king size bedrooms occupy the second floor. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and original cast iron fireplaces lend both rooms considerable character, while bespoke illuminated joinery has been thoughtfully integrated throughout. A beautifully detailed marble clad shower room sits off the landing, flooded with natural light and continuing the restrained material palette found elsewhere in the house.

Contemporary comforts have been discreetly integrated throughout, including underfloor heating and reverse cycle air conditioning to the upper floors, ensuring the house functions as effortlessly as it is beautiful.

The gardens provide a rare sense of privacy and enclosure. Beyond the electric gated gravel forecourt, a pathway passes through a handsome archway to reveal the rear garden. Architectural in approach yet softened by mature planting and historic brick walls, the landscape creates a remarkable sense of tranquillity rarely found in London.

Location

Combining architectural character, green open space and exceptional connectivity, Ealing Green is one of west London’s most desirable residential addresses.

Marden Lodge is a prime Ealing residential road location conveniently situated for Walpole / Lammas Parks, and Ealing's extensive range of shops, bars and restaurants.

Property is located approximately 0.5 miles to Ealing Broadway tube station. Rail/Underground services from Ealing Broadway include the Elizabeth Line, Central Line, and District line. The Elizabeth Line has greatly improved journey times to the West End, The City, and beyond while also offering an efficient service to Heathrow. The beautiful and leafy green open space of Walpole Park is approximately 0,3 miles away and Lammas Park is approximately 0.5 miles away.

Ealing Broadway's shopping centre is approximately 0.3 miles away and offers a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars.

The property is also conveniently located for South Ealing Station, being just 0.6 miles away and offering Piccadilly Line services. The area is also renowned for an excellent choice of schooling opportunities for all ages.

Square Footage: 2,755 sq ft