5 bedroom link-detached house for sale

Set on a peaceful residential street within the highly coveted Wimbledon Park area, this exceptional late Victorian residence offers beautifully balanced accommodation arranged over three floors. The house has been thoughtfully restored and extended, combining period grace with elegant contemporary detailing throughout. A classic red-brick faade with fine stuccowork and sash windows hints at the quality within. Beyond the leaded front door, a generous entrance hall with original tiled flooring provides an inviting welcome and a wonderful sense of arrival. To the front, the formal double reception room with bi-folding doors showcases the home's Victorian character with soaring ceilings and decorative cornicings, with a living room to the front and cinema room behind. To the rear, the striking kitchen entertaining area provides an abundance of space and is flooded with natural light from overhead rooflights and French doors opening seamlessly to the landscaped garden. The kitchen has been bespoke designed and links to a separate utility room. Spread across the upper floors are five well proportioned, bright and airy bedrooms with a luxurious principal bedroom suite with a dressing area and an en suite bathroom, enjoying far-reaching views towards the Surrey Hills. There are also two family bathrooms, one on each upper floor. The garden has been beautifully designed ensuring it remains functional and attractive throughout the seasons. This is a distinguished family home of rare quality, offering space, refinement and a coveted address within easy reach of Wimbledon Village, the Common and the amenities of the Town. Bernard Gardens is a quiet and attractive tree-lined residential road in a highly desirable location, close to the local shops of Leopold Road and a short walk from the wider amenities of Wimbledon Village and Wimbledon Town Centre. Wimbledon offers a quality of life more akin to the country than London offering easy access to the High Street and Common. The area includes Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian houses and many green open spaces, including Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon Park. At the heart of Wimbledon Village is a comprehensive range of boutiques, independent retailers, chic restaurants and cafs. Wimbledon (0.5 miles) is the only London station with interchange between rail, Underground and Tramlink services. Transport links to central London are fast and frequent with regular services to London Waterloo (19 minutes). Other options are provided by the District Line and also Thameslink to London Blackfriars and London St. Pancras International for the Eurostar. The A3/M25 road network offers excellent access to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports. Highly regarded for its association with tennis, Wimbledon has hosted the oldest tennis championship in the world since 1877. Plenty of other leisure facilities abound, including riding stables, golf clubs, tennis courts and other sports clubs. Wimbledon is renowned for its commitment to educational excellence. The area boasts a world-class reputation for its schools, with notable independent institutions including Kings College School, Wimbledon High School, Putney High School, Wimbledon Common Prep and The Study Prep all within close proximity. These schools offer a top-tier education that attracts students from around the world, making Wimbledon a hub for academic achievement and intellectual growth