The Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey

“Victorian architecture has been quietly elevated with delicate contemporary touches”

This remarkable four-bedroom house in Surbiton, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, has been thoughtfully renovated to balance the original fabric and contemporary additions. Spanning just under 3000 sq ft across four storeys, it uses a subtle application of colour to maximise natural light and emphasise the home’s impressive proportions. A large south west-facing garden extends at the back of the house, and Surbiton High Street and the station are a short stroll on foot.

The Tour

Set on a quiet tree-lined street with a private driveway, the house presents a distinctive Victorian façade of London brick with stucco detailing. Large, prominent bay windows enhance the sense of scale and hint at the light-filled spaces within. A set of York stone steps ascends to the raised ground-floor entrance with a blue-painted door.

A bright entrance hall introduces the interiors, with varnished boards underfoot. The ground floor has been opened out to create a generous reception room, bathed in light from large windows at both ends, while a fireplace and a built-in library outline a designated dining area. High ceilings with original cornicing create an inviting sense of openness, and a terrace overlooks the garden.

The lower-ground floor has been fully renovated and houses the kitchen, a wonderfully expansive space with zones for cooking, dining, and sitting, and doors to the garden. There is a good-sized pantry adjoining the kitchen. A contemporary design pairs matte graphite and dark-wood cabinets with a poured Neolith stone topped island, providing ample space for food preparation, while large Crittall-style doors bring in abundant light. The result is a room ideally suited to communing and gathering, balancing Victorian proportions and excellent comfort. A well-equipped utility and laundry room is tucked to one side. There is also a cloakroom on the lower ground floor.

Upstairs, the bedrooms vary in size and are well-proportioned, with large sash windows either overlooking the garden or the leafy street. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms and a shower room, the largest of which is arranged as an additional sitting room and studio.

The top floor has two bedrooms, each with original pretty cast iron fireplaces. There is also a bathroom that is decidedly contemporary with a recessed bathtub encased in mosaic tiles. A small study, or fifth bedroom, completes the second floor, creating an intimate home office.

Outdoor Space

The tiered garden creates distinct dining or seating areas in warmer months, and steps up to an expansive lawn. Planted stone beds line one side, along with beautiful mature trees, while tall timber fencing creates a sense of privacy.

The Area

The Avenue is brilliantly positioned in a leafy and sought-after enclave of Surbiton, just a short distance from the vibrant Maple Road, renowned for its monthly farmers’ market, local artisan bakeries, and neighbourhood eateries like The French Table.

The scenic banks of the River Thames are close at hand, offering tranquil walks towards Kingston-upon-Thames and Hampton Court, alongside peaceful green spaces such as Claremont Gardens and Fishponds Park.

There is an exceptional selection of highly regarded schools in the area. Local options include well-regarded state primaries and highly regarded state secondary schools alongside independent options such as Surbiton High School, as well as Kingston Grammar School and Hampton School a little further down the river.

Transport links are outstanding. Surbiton’s striking Grade II-listed Art Deco railway station (a masterpiece of modernist railway architecture) is within easy reach, operating regular, fast direct services into London Waterloo in as little as 16 to 20 minutes. The nearby A3 provides convenient road links straight into central London and down toward the M25.

Council Tax Band: G