A rare opportunity to acquire this classic bay-fronted halls adjoining semi-detached Victorian property situated on one of Kingston's sought after roads. The house has been extended to create a substantial four bedroom family home, beautifully balancing contemporary style with Victorian character.
This traditional late Victorian family home is full of character with high ceilings and good natural light. The accommodation is now arranged over three floors being skilfully extended in two main phases; more recently the loft (2021) including first floor alterations and new bathroom, whilst the ground floor was extended and remodelled (circa 2006). These works involved opening up the kitchen to embrace the lovely garden, and to add a 'half depth' side return extension which cleverly links the original house to the kitchen / dining area.
On approach, the front garden is landscaped enclosed by wrought-iron railings and gate, with herringbone tilled pathway leading to a recessed storm porch. The hallway sets the tone with oakwood flooring throughout the ground floor, and leads right through to back of the house, passing under stair storage and useful guest W/C. Off to the right, you find the two principal reception rooms which are separated by stripped wood concertina doors. An elegant front sitting room which is generous in scale and proportion features splay bay window and wood burner, whilst the middle reception is a flexible space and over the years has evolved from a dining room to a play room, and more recently a practical work space with fitted book shelves.
Upstairs, there is a split-level first floor landing. The lower level opens up to a charming double aspect bedroom with vaulted ceiling, and over looks the rear garden. The upper level consists of the original Victorian principal bedroom (front aspect) which spans the width of the house - a lovely generous room with bank of wardrobes - whilst a further bedroom and family bathroom complete this floor.
The loft conversion provides a fabulous main bedroom featuring extensive fitted wardrobes, engineered wood flooring and period style wall panelling to blend well with the period features of the house. There is a Juliette balcony and access to eaves storage. This room is complete with its own en-suite shower room.
Externally, the property opens out onto a sunny aspect garden – larger than average for such a central location. There is an L-shaped patio/terrace adjacent to the house laid with travertine stone, and a central lawn with established boarders, planted with a variety of mature plants, trees and shrubs. There is gated side access and a further patio to the rear to soak up the last rays of evening sun sitting next to a large shed/summer house.
Location: Canbury Park Road is located within easy reach of Norbiton train station (0.3M / 4 mins), and is just 0.5 miles (10 minute walk) of Kingston's Zone 6 railway station. The north Kingston area is extremely popular with families as it falls within the catchment of high performing Ofsted rated schools nearby whilst a number of sought after independent schools are also within close proximity. Relaxing local pursuits include river Thames walks, Canbury Gardens, the award winning Wych Elm pub (your new 'local'?), and Richmond Park's Kingston Gate opens up to London’s biggest park covering an area of 2,500 acres (over a 1000 hectares). Bustling Kingston town centre offers a varied and comprehensive choice in shops via the High Street and Clarence Street as well as both the Bentalls Centre & John Lewis department stores. Kingston Riverside also offers a number of well-known and popular cafes and eateries.
