Denton Road, Twickenham, TW1

The genteel enclave of East Twickenham, a firm favourite with families, is characterised by spacious and elegant homes that line half a dozen smart, tree-lined streets a short hop over Richmond Bridge.

There's a pleasing uniformity to these houses but stepping inside this substantial five-bedroomed property you understand its individual charms. Immediately, you're struck by its generous space, comfort and peace.

With Victorian properties you often find a tumble of smaller sized rooms. Not here. Built for a well-to-do class, the rooms are spacious, the ceilings are high and the windows let in all the light you could want.

At once you're greeted with a beautiful hallway with a marvellous tiled floor and ornate cornicing that's classically Victorian. To the right, a gorgeous period living room with a stunning bay window that lets in a soft, dappled light, courtesy of the mature plantation to the front.

The beating heart of this home, an enormous kitchen, dining living area, is found on the same floor. Looking out onto a good-sized southwest-facing garden, privacy is assured by the immense, life-affirming trees that border it.

The first floor is airy and family-practical. Two bedrooms are big and bright with fantastic sash windows and the master bedroom benefits from another magnificent bay window and an en-suite bathroom.

The layout on the second floor is versatile and could be put to a number of uses. The highlight though is a breathtaking 'room in the sky' with French windows giving way to a fantastic patio area - just the spot for a splash of pink with friends on a fine summer's evening!

East Twickenham is a strong community that's well-served by a buzzy parade of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.  Cambridge Park Gardens, with tennis courts, playground and café, is a few minutes' walk away and picturesque Marble Hill Park with children's adventure playgrounds and sports fields is close by. A very pleasant stroll over scenic Richmond Bridge will have you in the town centre within ten minutes.