Park House, Hampton Court Road, Surrey, KT8

Magnificent Georgian period house overlooking the Royal Paddocks and has undergone total refurbishment and within walking distance to Hampton Court Palace, Bushy Park and the River Thames.

Park House is a Grade II listed period home dating back to the mid 18th Century which has undergone a comprehensive and sympathetic refurbishment by the current owners.

This beautiful Georgian house was once the home of William Earl Johns who was an English First World War pilot and writer of adventure stories, usually written under the pen name Capt. W. E. Johns. He was the creator of the fictional air-adventurer Biggles.

The property boasts a wealth of period features and decor throughout and includes delightful mature walled and gated grounds overlooking the Royal Paddocks of Bushy Park.

This imposing house offers accommodation which is arranged over four floors with the lower ground floor providing a large kitchen with central island, pantry, store, utility room, breakfast room, office, wine cellar and a dry store.

The ground floor comprises a reception hall with stairs leading to all floors, a guest cloakroom, drawing room with open fireplace, dining room with open fireplace, useful preparation area and a library with open fireplace.

A principal bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom, two further bedrooms and a shower room are located on the first floor.

The second floor provides a further three bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and a useful store room.

The stunning gardens, which are set within high walls offering seclusion, have been professionally landscaped and planted with a wealth of mature specimen trees, shrubs and perennials. Large areas of lawn are interchanged with large areas of patio making this an ideal garden for entertaining.

A variety of courtyard vistas can be enjoyed from the principal rooms with a particularly special water feature to the rear with an adjacent summer house.

There is a detached double garage with a workshop to the rear and a further parking area.

Location

This impressive house is set in the most idyllic of surroundings, backing onto the Royal Paddocks, so one can see Her Majesty's horses in the adjoining fields and regularly at the shared boundry wall.

It is also directly opposite Hampton Court Palace, home of Henry VIII and moments to the River Thames. There are countless events scheduled within the Palace grounds, including the world famous Hampton Court Flower Show.

Bushy Park is a 5 minute walk from the house which is ideal for walking, running and cycling.

The nearest village is East Molesey, known for it’s wide range of eateries, great pubs, cafe culture and antique shops.

Kingston and Richmond are a mile and 5 miles away respectively. Wimbledon is a 20 minute direct train journey away.

Hampton Court station is less than a mile away and offers a regular rail service to London Waterloo in approximately 40 minutes.

The M3 motorway is but a few miles away providing excellent road links to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

An excellent choice of leading state and private schools close to hand for all ages.

Approximate distances: Richmond 5.4 miles; Wimbledon 5.5 miles; The Kings Road 9.5 miles; Heathrow Airport 10.8 miles; Royal Albert Hall 11.5 miles; Harrods 11.5 miles.