5 bedroom country house for sale

Set within the prestigious Drax Estate, this double-fronted detached home offers bright, lateral living and excellent entertaining space in a private, unoverlooked setting. A landscaped front garden provides off-street parking for two cars, leading into a central hallway with wood panelling and a guest cloakroom. To the front is a generous reception room with parquet flooring. To the rear is an impressive open-plan living space with glass roof, wood burner and sliding doors opening onto the terrace and garden. The kitchen/breakfast room features bespoke cabinetry, integrated appliances and a central island, with full-height doors onto a large paved terrace overlooking the 93ft south-facing garden. Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms, a bathroom and modern shower room. The top floor offers a further double bedroom with far-reaching views and eaves storage. The property is not overlooked to the front or rear and offers excellent scope to extend (subject to planning), with architect-designed plans previously approved for a full-width ground floor extension. Hood Road is a sought-after private road within the Drax Estate, tucked behind Copse Hill, and part of the Village ward. The property is well positioned for highly regarded schools and excellent outdoor amenities including Wimbledon Rugby Club, Royal Wimbledon Golf Club, and the green spaces of Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads - a 5.8 hectare local nature reserve adjacent to Wimbledon Common. Wimbledon Village is approximately 1.5 miles away, with its selection of boutiques, cafs and restaurants. Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: G | Local Authority: Merton Council | EPC: D