House For Sale £1,250,000
Set within the grounds of the hugely popular Danson Park, is this incredible and unique, detached modern home providing up to five bedrooms with three bathrooms, fantastic contemporary living space, studio, terrace, large south facing garden and off-street parking.
Originally a “Gothic-Style” Gatekeeper's House, built in the early 1800s within the boundaries of the borough's largest park, the property was demolished circa 1948. The house now known as “West Lodge” was built in the same spot in the 1960’s as the Parks groundsman’s lodge. The current owners have transformed the house, with extensive refurbishment and extensions, into a wonderful and versatile home with a wealth of character, charm and creative features which have piqued the interest of several magazine, TV and film productions that have filmed here.
Features include; tiled and wood flooring with partial under floor heating, gas fired central heating with megaflo system and beautiful feature radiators, solid wooden art-deco doors, external lighting, double glazed windows with plantation shutters and feature water vapour fireplaces.
Arranged over two floors, the accommodation comprises; a large L-shape reception room extending to 34ft with a stylish glazed screen separating to a superb kitchen diner with a luxury kitchen, range style oven, island and a fantastic lantern skylight over the dining area and bi-folding doors to the garden. There is a separate utility room and shower room. Via another glazed door is a large hallway with bespoke storage and a natural study area and leading to what are currently used as a study and TV room but could also be used as forth and fifth bedrooms. Upstairs is a large double bedroom, a second single bedroom and an Art-deco 1930’s style family bathroom. Finally, two thirds of the first floor is home to an incredible master suite spanning over 600 sq.ft. This superb space has a large dressing room with bespoke built-in wardrobes, a huge 20’0 x 19’4 bedroom area with vaulted ceiling and a stunning ensuite bathroom with feature freestanding Kohler bath with Burlington taps, double wash basins in vanity unit and Burlington high rise WC. The bedroom also has direct access to a terrace with wrought iron spiral staircase down to a wonderfully landscaped courtyard. The courtyard, which is also accessed from the ground floor reception room, shower room and external side access, provides a tranquil space with a large terrace and flower beds built within and around impressive feature brickwork. There is also a newly built studio/home office with exposed brick internal walls, power and underfloor heating. Externally, as well as the courtyard, there is a large south facing garden with mature shrubs, lawn, water feature and shed. To the front there is a pretty open porch or veranda and off street parking for two cars. Additionally, the current owners have a separate lease which gives them sole use of a substantial plot adjacent to the west of the house which extends to 145’ x 100’ and to treat as your own garden.
This is an incredible home and an extremely rare find. Not only do you get keys to your home, but you get a key to the park! Viewing is absolutely essential. Virtual tour can be seen at
Vendors comment: The first time we saw our house in the grounds of Danson Park, we knew we just wanted to live here. It was such a different place to live, most zone four areas are built up urban dwellings. The house stood alone, surrounded by trees and greenery, a quick walk to the sandstone magnificence of Danson House and right in the centre of all the amenities of Danson Park. The tennis courts, the lake, the outside cinema, the local markets, and the fantastic old English garden. Living here we have a bit of everything; town, countryside, park, what ever you want ... When we look out our door and see the picturesque church opposite you could be in a village. From any window in the house it feels like you are living in the country, yet two mins walk away you have three major supermarkets and we're right on top of the station. Finally, with the A2 and the M25 motorways a few minutes away, it's a really convenient place to live. The schools are grammar schools and there are lots of events in the park all year round. We decided to extend the house and we have had some great parties and events happen here, we will be sad to leave our house as it’s been great fun and a truly happy place for us and our dogs. We have made so many friends in the area. And our neighbours are very special, and we will miss them. All in all, living in this West Lodge in Danson Park will be like no other place you will have ever lived, or will ever live again!
Originally a “Gothic-Style” Gatekeeper's House, built in the early 1800s within the boundaries of the borough's largest park, the property was demolished circa 1948. The house now known as “West Lodge” was built in the same spot in the 1960’s as the Parks groundsman’s lodge. The current owners have transformed the house, with extensive refurbishment and extensions, into a wonderful and versatile home with a wealth of character, charm and creative features which have piqued the interest of several magazine, TV and film productions that have filmed here.
Features include; tiled and wood flooring with partial under floor heating, gas fired central heating with megaflo system and beautiful feature radiators, solid wooden art-deco doors, external lighting, double glazed windows with plantation shutters and feature water vapour fireplaces.
Arranged over two floors, the accommodation comprises; a large L-shape reception room extending to 34ft with a stylish glazed screen separating to a superb kitchen diner with a luxury kitchen, range style oven, island and a fantastic lantern skylight over the dining area and bi-folding doors to the garden. There is a separate utility room and shower room. Via another glazed door is a large hallway with bespoke storage and a natural study area and leading to what are currently used as a study and TV room but could also be used as forth and fifth bedrooms. Upstairs is a large double bedroom, a second single bedroom and an Art-deco 1930’s style family bathroom. Finally, two thirds of the first floor is home to an incredible master suite spanning over 600 sq.ft. This superb space has a large dressing room with bespoke built-in wardrobes, a huge 20’0 x 19’4 bedroom area with vaulted ceiling and a stunning ensuite bathroom with feature freestanding Kohler bath with Burlington taps, double wash basins in vanity unit and Burlington high rise WC. The bedroom also has direct access to a terrace with wrought iron spiral staircase down to a wonderfully landscaped courtyard. The courtyard, which is also accessed from the ground floor reception room, shower room and external side access, provides a tranquil space with a large terrace and flower beds built within and around impressive feature brickwork. There is also a newly built studio/home office with exposed brick internal walls, power and underfloor heating. Externally, as well as the courtyard, there is a large south facing garden with mature shrubs, lawn, water feature and shed. To the front there is a pretty open porch or veranda and off street parking for two cars. Additionally, the current owners have a separate lease which gives them sole use of a substantial plot adjacent to the west of the house which extends to 145’ x 100’ and to treat as your own garden.
This is an incredible home and an extremely rare find. Not only do you get keys to your home, but you get a key to the park! Viewing is absolutely essential. Virtual tour can be seen at
Vendors comment: The first time we saw our house in the grounds of Danson Park, we knew we just wanted to live here. It was such a different place to live, most zone four areas are built up urban dwellings. The house stood alone, surrounded by trees and greenery, a quick walk to the sandstone magnificence of Danson House and right in the centre of all the amenities of Danson Park. The tennis courts, the lake, the outside cinema, the local markets, and the fantastic old English garden. Living here we have a bit of everything; town, countryside, park, what ever you want ... When we look out our door and see the picturesque church opposite you could be in a village. From any window in the house it feels like you are living in the country, yet two mins walk away you have three major supermarkets and we're right on top of the station. Finally, with the A2 and the M25 motorways a few minutes away, it's a really convenient place to live. The schools are grammar schools and there are lots of events in the park all year round. We decided to extend the house and we have had some great parties and events happen here, we will be sad to leave our house as it’s been great fun and a truly happy place for us and our dogs. We have made so many friends in the area. And our neighbours are very special, and we will miss them. All in all, living in this West Lodge in Danson Park will be like no other place you will have ever lived, or will ever live again!
