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surbiton Forming part of the original 52 acre development built in the mid 19th Century known as “The Cranes”. This beautiful Edwardian residence has an unrivalled level of charm and character and is the perfect location for today’s modern families. Allowing easy access to central London as well as the outstanding facilities Surbiton and historic Kingston Upon Thames have to offer.

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Property Profile Approaching this magnificent, well screened, detached residence, you are instantly captivated by the beautifully presented exterior with its abundance of bright flowers which complement the charming Edwardian style of this imposing home.

Internally this period property has a warm, inviting feel with beautiful fireplaces, fabulous architrave and original coffered ceilings. The use of neutral colours allows the natural light that pours in through the generous casement windows to bounce around the spacious rooms.

Once you are through the covered porch, the quality and style of this impressive family home becomes clear.

The grand entrance hall allows you to welcome your guests and lead them through to the rear drawing room with its impressive feature fireplace comprising an antique marble surround and ornate firebacks and grate. From the drawing room, French doors lead to what can only be described as the most stunning of conservatories from which you can absorb the beautiful gardens and soak up the sunshine all the year round.

Returning to the entrance hall, you will find to the right hand side a very generous study room that would make a perfect home office or cinema room. The dining room to the other side of the entrance hall is perfect for an evening soiree. The current owners have enjoyed many dinner parties here and have always found this to be a most agreeable room in which to entertain. Passing the former butler’s room which is now the breakfast room, you enter a large, equipped and thoughtfully designed kitchen. This part of the home, complete with butler’s signal box has more than enough storage space and is a great place for food preparation. Plans should they be required, are in place and available upon request to enlarge and extend the kitchen area into the garden should the new owners desire to take advantage of the scope to re-develop the existing footprint. Off the kitchen there is a generous utility room that in turn leads to a downstairs cloakroom and a separate laundry room.

The well-appointed split level galleried staircase takes you to the first and second floors. The galleried landing on the second mezzanine level provides a commanding view of the beautiful rear gardens. Off the first mezzanine is a modern family bathroom. Five incredibly well balanced bedrooms are to be found on the first floor, all of which afford bright aspects and space for various bedroom furniture configurations. This floor is very adaptable and would lend itself to various different layouts. New owners may if they wish introduce further en-suite facilities. A second family bathroom is also to be found on this level.

The balustrade staircase to the top floor leads to two further double bedrooms again with lovely views. This floor also contains original full length storage cupboards, theatre spots above and two very generous, boarded walk-in eaves storage facilities.

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Garden & Exterior The front garden with its established borders, wisteria and parking for multiple vehicles, is screened by mature shrubs and trees. There is access on both sides of the main dwelling that lead to the rear garden.

The rear garden is a magical and enchanting place that has several hidden gems. Tucked away behind a 300 year old mulberry tree to the left hand side is a delightful wooden summerhouse referred to as 'the chapel' complete with stained glass windows, (an exact date has yet to be confirmed but is believed to be from the late 19th century).

The garden is very private and secluded with mature fruit trees and seasonal plantings. For those wishing to conduct their very own orchestra or production, the whole garden has been professionally wired with underground armoured cable leading to exterior lighting points (originally installed for sound and vision). This is not currently in use but should the new purchaser wish to recommission this, then

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the above ground wiring from the lighting points to the lamps need to be connected and assessed by a suitably qualified electrician.

Following the garden path that appears to end at the bottom of the garden you suddenly turn left and follow the path which leads on to arrive at a detached double length garage. As this fronts on to neighbouring Cranes Drive and is wholly separate from the main residence, it is our opinion that (subject to planning consent), it could easily be re-developed in the future. If however, you regularly work from home and would like a home office, studio, workshop or garage with its own independent electricity and water supply, then this part of the property is really going to excite you.

Location Surbiton is long established as a highly desirable commuter town with its fast and frequent mainline train service to London Waterloo

(approx 16 mins). The property is within a 10 minute walk of Surbiton station and the vibrant high street (Victoria Road) with main shopping outlets such as Waitrose, M&S and Sainsbury’s, there are also boutique restaurants, lively bars and quirky independent shops.

Within a ten minute walk is the River Thames with its beautiful riverside gardens and views over to the grounds of Hampton Court.

Less than a mile away along the tow path lies Kingston town centre with its full range of retail stores, shops, riverside restaurants and historic market place. The property is but a short stroll away from the first class state and independent schools for which Surbiton has an enviable reputation.

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Floorplan Gross Internal Floor Area 3,451 sq ft (approx internal)

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Sales Enquiries: Curchods-Lords Surbiton 路 020 8390 3333 13, Brighton Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5LX

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantees as to their operating ability or efficiency are given. All measurements have been taken as guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us.