Thornton Avenue, Chiswick, London, W4

Red brick and deep bay windows announce this five-bedroom house on one of Chiswick most sought-after streets, extended by its current owners to about 2,500 sq ft without losing its period features. The result balances Victorian character with bright, contemporary rooms, all a short walk from Turnham Green Terrace.



The kitchen sits at the front of the house: hand-built cabinetry, a substantial island and room for informal dining, all beneath the original cornicing and sash windows that keep the Victorian proportions intact. Next door, a second reception room doubles as a library and study, with joinery built in around the fireplace. It would suit a playroom or a more formal sitting room just as well.



At the back, an open-plan reception and dining room stretches almost the full width of the house. Rooflights and glazed doors keep the space bright through the day, a wood-burning stove anchors the seating area, and French doors open directly onto the garden.



A guest cloakroom sits off the hall, and downstairs is a good-sized utility room and plenty of storage.



Upstairs, the principal bedroom sits at the front on the first floor, with fitted wardrobes and an ensuite that includes a bath and a separate walk-in shower. Two more double bedrooms on this floor share a family bathroom, with loft storage besides.



Two further double bedrooms sit under vaulted ceilings on the second floor, along with another family bathroom and yet more loft space, practical for a family likely to grow into the house over time.



Outside, a stone terrace runs the width of the house, shaded by climbing plants and set up for eating outdoors. Beyond it, a lawn stretches back, bordered by mature hedging that gives the garden real privacy for a house this close to central Chiswick. At the front, off-street parking with an electric vehicle charging point is a practical addition.



Throughout, period detailing exists alongside underfloor heating, double glazing, a wood-burning stove and an open fire, so the house never trades character for comfort.



Thornton Avenue is a short walk from the cafés, shops and restaurants of Turnham Green Terrace and Chiswick High Road. Turnham Green Underground station is a few minutes away on foot, with District and Piccadilly line services into the West End, the City and Heathrow. Good schools and green space nearby round out a neighbourhood that still feels like a village despite its position in west London.