Guide Price £2,975,000 Subject to Contract
5 Bedrooms
3 Receptions
This five double bedroom detached property is situated within the heart of the private Coombe Estate with accommodation arranged over two floors only, with an implemented planning consent for a new detached 6 bedroom house situated in approx. 0.30 of an acre.
This spacious five double bedroom detached gated property, is situated within the heart of the private Coombe Estate with accommodation arranged over two floors within fabulous ground of approx. 0.30 of an acre. Originally built circa 1970 this property, whilst kept in good condition, has the benefit of an implemented planning consent for a new detached 6-bedroom house situated in approx. 0.30 of an acre, which was granted in 2019. It also had another permission going back to 2013 with a different design, both with classical designs with quoin detailing and tall Georgian sash windows.
Location
Warren Road, with its countrified tree lined aspect, lies equidistant between Kingston and Wimbledon town centres. Both have excellent shopping facilities, from department stores housing concessions found in famous West End Streets and specialised boutiques to a wide range of restaurants meeting the palates from across the world. The A3 trunk road offers fast access to central London and both Gatwick and Heathrow airports via the M25 motorway network.
The nearest train station at Norbiton is within walking distance, and the 57-bus route runs along nearby Coombe Lane West to Wimbledon from which there are frequent services to Waterloo with its underground links to points throughout the city. The immediate area offers a wide range of recreational facilities including five golf courses, tennis and squash clubs and many leisure centres.
The 2,360 acres of Richmond Park, area of outstanding beauty easily accessed from Kingston Gate and Ladderstile Gate, provide a picturesque setting in which to picnic, go horse riding, jogging or just take a leisurely walk. Theatres at Wimbledon and Richmond are also popular alternatives to the West End. There are numerous excellent local schools for all ages, private, state, and a variety of international educational establishments, many within walking distance, such as Marymount International School for girls, Rokeby School for Boys, Holy Cross prep for Girls and Coombe Hill Infants and Juniors along Coombe Lane West.
The Accommodation
The house, located within the Coombe Estate, is set behind private gates which open up to a generous gravel-laid front driveway, which will accommodate a minimum of eight cars.
Stepping through the front door via a covered entrance porch supported by pillars, you immediately become aware of how bright this family home is; the natural light floods the hallway through all the surrounding glazed doors.
The ground floor offers a double aspect drawing room, with feature fireplace and French doors to the rear terrace and garden.
Off the entrance hall, there is also a rear-aspect study which interconnects with the drawing room and a spacious double-aspect, fully fitted kitchen, which benefits from tiled floor and walls and ample storage space. There is a practical utility room that benefits from worktop with sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and access to the side of the property.
An arched opening leads to the double-aspect family/dining room, which benefits from having access to the garden via a set of French doors.
The easy rising staircase leads to the spacious first-floor galleried landing, which offers views over the front driveway and golf course beyond, via French doors that open onto a decked balcony with wrought-iron balustrade.
There are five bedrooms off the landing, including a principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a generous en suite, and a further four good sized bedrooms, three of which have fitted wardrobes.
Including the principal bedroom, there are two en suites and a further family bathroom.
The property also offers a vast loft space for further storage (but not inspected by the agent).
The property benefits from double glazing and a gas fired central heating and hot water system.
Outside
This spacious property is approached via a pair of wrought iron gates within a white rendered wall with wrought iron railings, pedestrian gate, and entry phone to a wide gravelled forecourt with parking for at least 6 to 10 cars. There is also an L-shaped integral garage with no direct access to the house.
The side access points lead to the rear garden with a terrace that spans the rear width of the property, which leads on the mainly laid to lawn rear garden, bordered by mature shrubs and bushes and close boarded fencing. The rear garden is slightly North/East with a Southwest facing front elevation.
Planning Matters
The property benefits from an implemented planning consent granted in 2019 for a six-bedroom suite new build with sumptuous accommodation over four floors with a lift. Approx. GIA 723.7 square meters with the basement or add an additional 274.4 square meters. (Planning reference 16/14062/FUL).
There is another older planning consent for also for a six-bedroom suite house on three floors only, that has expired with a planning reference of 13/14064/FUL.
Terms
Guide Price: £2,975,000 Subject to Contract
Tenure: Freehold
Coombe Estate Charge:
Council Tax Banding: £3,957.20 (2024 – 2025)
Local Authority: The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
EPC Rating: E (52)