Kent Way, Surbiton

“A contemporary palette of plywood, ash and glass has been adopted to calming effect”

This three-bedroom house occupies a peaceful position in Surbiton, south-west London. Designed and extended by its architect-owner, the house has been transformed into a spacious open-plan home with a sequence of light-filled rooms. A refined palette of natural materials has been handpicked, including exposed brick and Latvian birch plywood. The house stretches 1,419 sq ft including storage, with a wonderfully serene garden, while the area’s public green expanses are a short walk away.

The Tour

The house sits on Kent Way, a quiet cul-de-sac, with a paved driveway and a mature palm tree fronting the entrance. The door opens onto a welcoming hallway, lined with built-in storage.

The open plan kitchen-living-dining area occupies the ground floor. The kitchen has a wonderfully contemporary finish; exposed brick and Danish ash floorboards are paired with crisp white walls, offset by a vibrant orange accent wall. The kitchen comprises modular cabinetry, white quartz countertops and integrated appliances, including a Smeg cooker, a Liebherr fridge freezer and a Villeroy & Boch sink. A picture window frames leafy views, while opposite, the living space is brilliantly lit by large floor-to-ceiling glazing that opens to the garden. A quiet study area completes this floor.

Two spacious bedrooms and a bathroom occupy the first floor; each enclosed by sliding doors. In one bedroom, bespoke Latvian birch ply wardrobes form a continuous wall of integrated storage. The bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower which also features as a steam room.

On the top floor, a large window overlooks the garden from the main bedroom, lending an airy atmosphere. The bespoke Latvian birch ply joinery continues into this bedroom, and a modern en suite features a shower over the bath.

Outdoor Space

A private and well-maintained garden is full of mature trees, potted planting, and verdant borders. There is a built-in brick barbecue, accessed via a paved path, framed by additional storage space.

At the front, a wide driveway has parking for up to two cars.

The Area

Kent Way is well situated in leafy Surbiton, with wonderful connections to the City and Surrey. The area is close to some of London’s greenest neighbourhoods. Several beautiful nature reserves are within walking distance, including Tolworth Court, Alexandra and Berrylands. Bushy Park and Hampton Court, along with Richmond Park, are all within easy reach.

Surbiton is home to a wide range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, including local favourite Cento Uno. The award-winning Surbiton Farmers Market takes place on the third Saturday of every month. Kingston upon Thames is also nearby with an array of independent boutiques and markets. Petersham and its wonderful Petersham Nurseries are close at hand.

Several well-regarded schools are within easy reach of Kent Way, including Tolworth Junior School, Tolworth Girls School, and Shrewsbury House School. Trains from Surbiton to London Waterloo take approximately 20 minutes, while Tolworth Station is also close by. The A3 provides direct routes into central London, Guildford and the South West.

Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: D