5 bedroom detached house for sale

A rare and historic five-bedroom village house dating back to the late sixteenth century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth l, offering exceptional character and scale in the heart of Barnes. Beautifully restored and thoughtfully extended, it offers elegant, character filled accommodation, that blends historic charm with refined modern family living This fine Grade II listed residence provides beautifully arranged living accommodation, complemented by a large southerly-facing garden and private off-street parking. Arranged over three floors, the house offers impressive lateral space, particularly across the ground floor, creating wonderfully proportioned reception areas ideal for both family living and entertaining. The property is approached via a charming courtyard garden, which also provides secure off-street parking for three to four cars. To the rear lies a magnificent southerly-facing garden, principally laid to lawn with mature borders and generous patio areas, perfectly suited to al fresco dining and summer entertaining. Internally, the ground floor opens into a grand wood-panelled entrance hall, leading to an elegant drawing room and a contemporary reception/family room with folding glass doors onto a secluded patio. The formal dining room is particularly striking, featuring an impressive fireplace and intricate sixteenth-century oak leaf roundels within the ceiling decoration. A Mark Wilkinson kitchen/breakfast room enjoys dual aspects over the garden and terrace, with bi-folding doors providing seamless indoor–outdoor flow. A media room, cloakroom and utility room complete this level. The first floor features a principal bedroom with en suite, three further generously proportioned bedrooms (one also benefiting from en suite facilities), and a well-appointed family bathroom. The lower ground floor provides an additional bedroom suite, a dedicated cinema area and bar, together with access to a private courtyard garden, creating an excellent space for guests, leisure and entertaining.. Location: Old Essex House is perfectly positioned in the very heart of Barnes Village, one of South West London’s most desirable and characterful settings. The village offers an excellent selection of independent shops, restaurants, cafs and family-friendly pubs, together with its iconic village green and picturesque duck pond directly opposite. Barnes is renowned for its unique village atmosphere, extensive open spaces and proximity to the Wetland Centre nature reserve, providing a rare blend of tranquillity and convenience within London. The property benefits from excellent connectivity, with easy access to Central London and Heathrow via the A4 and M4. Barnes and Barnes Bridge stations provide regular South Western Railway services into London Waterloo. Across the River Thames via Hammersmith Bridge, there is a comprehensive range of additional shopping and leisure facilities, together with access to the District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City and Circle line Underground services. The area is particularly well regarded for its outstanding schools. Of special note are St Paul’s School, The Harrodian, The Swedish School and Ibstock Place School. For younger pupils, Colet Court (St Paul’s Juniors), St Osmund’s, Lowther Primary and Barnes Primary are all highly regarded. For sports and fitness enthusiasts, The Roehampton Club and the LTA National Tennis Centre are close by, while the Riverside Health & Racquets Club sits on the north bank of the Thames. Barn Elms Sports Centre offers a wide range of recreational facilities including tennis, football and rowing.