Thames Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16

Beautifully presented river backing family home with private mooring.

Description

Built in the ornate Victorian Gothic style and enjoying an elevated position on the River Thames, this beautiful home retains a host of original features and offers flexible accommodation over five floors. The property benefits from being in the heart of Little Sunbury, a southerly aspect riverside garden and to the front of the property is the pretty Orchard Meadow, Sunbury Park and The Walled Garden.

Approached via stone steps and into a covered porch, the front door opens onto the entrance hall which provides access to the drawing room which has two beautiful ornate fireplace hearths providing the focal points and wonderful high ceilings. There are large window allowing natural light to flood the space and French doors leading out to a covered terrace providing space for al fresco entertaining.

The lower ground floor is the heart of the home with a beautiful shaker style kitchen with a range of modern integrated appliances, a social central island with breakfast bar seating and a separate pantry, utility area and 'disco' cloakroom which is adorned with mirror-ball tiles. There is space for both an informal seating area and dining area with bi folding doors leading to the loggia creating a perfect flow between the indoor and outdoor living and entertaining.

On the first floor are three double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.

The second floor is dedicated to the principal bedroom suite which has bi folding doors leading out to a private balcony which enjoys unrivalled elevated views over the river Thames and countryside beyond. There is a separate dressing room and a spacious en suite with dual basins and both a beautifully designed free standing bath and shower.

Tucked away on the third floor is a cosy cinema room.

Externally, the southerly aspect riverside garden is an oasis of greenery and contains many mature and colourful shrubs and plants. There are several areas to relax and enjoy both the sunshine and the shade. The property further benefits from a private jetty and mooring.

Location

Sunbury-on-Thames is a historic town dating back to the Bronze Age situated on the banks of the River Thames, well located for access to the M3, M25, Heathrow Airport and direct access by rail to London Waterloo.

Local amenities include a number of charming shops, restaurants and pubs in Lower Sunbury with more comprehensive shopping available at Sunbury Cross and the nearby towns of Staines (5 miles) and Kingston-upon-Thames (6 miles).

Sunbury Station provides regular access direct to London Waterloo in approximately 50 minutes. Heathrow airport is located approximately 10 miles from Sunbury.

Leisure activities include boating on the River Thames, racing at Kempton Park and sailing at Queen Mary’s reservoir. The local area is served by an excellent selection of both state and private schools.

Please note all times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,096 sq ft