Prospect House - Wimbledon

Prospect House, Wimbledon, London

“A country house in London”

ONE OF THE FINEST HOUSES IN THE AREA, A MAGNIFICENT GRADE II LISTED VICTORIAN MANS COMPRISING BOTH FORMAL AND WOODLAND GARDENS WITH TENNIS COURT AND SWIMM

SION STANDING IN BEAUTIFUL AND SECLUDED LANDSCAPED GROUNDS OF NEARLY TWO ACRES MING POOL AND DIRECT ACCESS TO 24 ACRES OF PROTECTED METROPOLITAN OPEN LAND

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GRAND RECEPTION HALL ELEGANT DRAWING ROOM FORMAL DINING ROOM MODERN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM VICTORIAN-STYLE CONSERVATORY 2 STUDIES GUEST CLOAKROOM & STAFF WC UTILITY ROOM AND PLANT ROOM FINE MASTER BEDROOM SUITE WITH LADIES’ BATHROOM, GENTLEMEN’S SHOWER/STEAM ROOM AND DRESSING ROOM SEPARATE LADIES’ DRESSING ROOM/6TH BEDROOM 2 FURTHER 1st FLOOR BEDROOM SUITES WITH BATHROOMS 2 ROOM 1ST FLOOR STAFF ANNEXE WITH KITCHENETTE, BATHROOM & SEPARATE ACCESS 2 FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS (2ND FLOOR) FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM (6 IN TOTAL) TOP FLOOR STUDIO/GAMES ROOM/FITNESS SUITE LARGE ATTIC STORE ROOM ALMOST 2 ACRES OF LOVELY FORMAL GARDENS AND LANDSCAPED MANAGED WOODLANDS EXTENSIVE GATED DRIVE WITH PARKING FOR NUMEROUS CARS GARAGING & COVERED PARKING FOR 5 CARS 16.25 M (53 Ft) HEATED SWIMMING POOL FLOODLIT ASTROTURF TENNIS COURT DIRECT ACCESS TO 24 ACRES OF METROPOLITAN OPEN LAND

DESCRIPTION Prospect Place was an C18th estate with formal gardens and spectacular southerly views and what is now Prospect House was built in 1867. Acquired by the present owner in 1995 in a derelict state, it underwent a programme of comprehensive and meticulous restoration under the supervision of the Edward Hill Partnership, the innate character of the building preserved and complemented by a traditional approach to the interiors.

The grand main reception hall with distressed limestone floor and imposing wide oak main staircase is an outstanding feature of the house and leads to the two elegant formal reception rooms, the well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room and the handsome Victorian-style conservatory/sitting room.

Upstairs, on the first floor there are three suites including the beautifully bright master bedroom with its elegant ladies’ bathroom, smart gentlemen’s shower/steam room and a custom-fitted hardwood dressing room. There is also a separate ladies’ dressing room, and at the end of the corridor, also accessible from a separate rear staircase, is a staff flat. On the second floor a large versatile studio room with reinforced floor is currently used as an office suite but has been used as a billiards room and as a gym.

It could also be suitable for use as a play room or media room or could be sub-divided as additional bedroom and bathroom space.

The principal reception rooms and bedrooms enjoy a bright southerly aspect with lovely views over the gardens and beyond towards the Epsom Downs.

The house and grounds are protected by a high level of security including two sets of remote controlled gates at the entrance to Prospect Place and then to the house itself, and a sophisticated cctv/security lighting/burglar alarm system.

LOCATION Wimbledon of course is renowned for the All England Tennis Club and the eponymous Tennis Championships.

It is also one of the most fashionable residential addresses in London being a picturesque and semi-rural area where ‘town meets country’. It is favoured not only by Londoners but also by those from abroad who work in the City, but who want more space than can easily be obtained in the centre of London. The area offers an unrivalled selection of recreational facilities including several golf courses, riding stables, tennis and squash clubs, and first class schools for all ages which include, in particular, King’s College School, Wimbledon High School and the Marymount International School.

Located on the outskirts of Wimbledon Village, the house is within walking distance of several of the area’s best schools and it is well placed for easy access to mainline stations from where there are fast and frequent train services to Central London and the City. Heathrow and Gatwick airports are 17 miles (27 km) and 27 miles (44 km) away respectively, an easy drive using the A3 and the M25 or other local routes.

PRICE ON APPLICATION VIEWINGS by appointment through:

THE GROUNDS The grounds extend to almost two acres and from the rear enjoy spectacular panoramic views to the south.

Further landscaped in 2006 the grounds are simply stunning comprising formal gardens with York stone terraces, manicured lawns, profusely stocked herbaceous borders, a pretty Japanese garden and a delightful managed woodland from where there is direct access onto 24 acres of metropolitan open land which is protected and solely for recreational use. Trees, some of which date back to the 18th Century, include two cedars, a very old lime and a dawn redwood. Decked walkways wind gently through the woodland past rare rhododendrons and other features including a beautiful reclining sculpture, “Mud Maid”, designed by Sue & Peter Hill.

35 High Street, Wimbledon, London SW19 5BY +44 (0)20 8947 9833 • enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk

TOTAL AREA SHOWN ON PLAN 9,531 sq ft 885.5 sq m (including eaves storage and outbuildings)

First Floor 2,900 sq.ft.

Second Floor 1,886 sq.ft.

Ground Floor 3,530 sq.ft.

N.B. For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. All statements contained herein are made without responsibility and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings. We have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or specific fittings.