Glebe Road, Barnes, London, SW13

A delightful Lion House with many original features in the heart of Barnes Village.

This "Lion House" has many of the original period features and ideally located in the Barnes Village.

On the ground floor you have a double reception room, flooded with natural light, a kitchen and dining area with access to the rear conservatory and garden.

The master bedroom is to the front of the first floor with two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom complete this floor.

The second floor has been transformed into a double bedroom, benefiting from an en suite bathroom.

The interesting history of the Barnes Lion Houses, is they were built by James Nicholl between 1899 and 1903. Nicholl's building yard, known as "Beverley Works" was at the end of Willow Avenue. Similar houses had already been erected by him in the Hurlingham area of Fulham. The lugubrious lion figures identify the work of Nicholl.

Situated in one of the most sought after and prestigious locations in Barnes which is famous for its village atmosphere, restaurants, cafes, pond, opens spaces, Wetland Wildlife Nature Reserve.

There are excellent schools in the area and of particular note - St Paul's, The Harrodian, The Swedish School and Ibstock Place School. For younger pupils there is Colet Court, St Osmund's, Lowther and Barnes Primary.

There are two Southern Region with access to Central London and Heathrow via the A4 and M4.

Train stations in the area are Barnes and Barnes Bridge.

Over the River Thames, Hammersmith provides an additional comprehensive range of shopping facilities and access to the District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City and Circle line tube stations.

For the sports and keep fit enthusiasts, The Roehampton Club and the LTA National Centre are situated close by, The Riverside Health Club is to be found on the north bank of the Thames, whilst Barn Elms offers a wide range of sporting activities.

For those who enjoy rowing, there is a club at Dukes Meadow and for the walker and the garden enthusiast the open spaces of Richmond Park and Kew Gardens are within easy reach.