House For Sale £1,600,000
Lavender Lodge is an exceptionally attractive Arts and Crafts house in the charming village of Laleham-on-Thames, noted for its historic church and an award-winning gastropub. The house occupies an enviable position in the heart of the heart of the conservation village, around 100 metres from the Thames and picturesque Laleham Reach. It is approached through a pillared entrance with gates leading to a sweeping drive and the expansive garden. The drive continues round to a second gated entrance on a private road leading to the river. The house, built in 1924, has been the subject of a painstaking restoration. Double oak doors open on to a vestibule leading to a reception/dining hall with exposed beams. Here, as in most of the rooms, including the bedrooms, ceiling height is an impressive nine feet. The hall, with hearth and working fireplace, is panelled in warm golden oak, matched with a floor of inlaid herringbone parquet. Beyond the hall is an L- shaped library/ drawing room with bespoke joinery and bi- fold doors leading to a patio dining area. There is a third reception room, kitchen breakfast room and small bathroom on this floor. Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms and a single. The main bedroom, with a fourteen foot long fitted closet, has an en-suite shower room and dressing area with a separate toilet. Like the family bathroom, the en-suite is finished in wood panelling and inlaid marble tiling.
Outside
The walled garden is a beautiful feature with a large expanse of lawn for children to play and a gravel driveway offering plenty of parking. There are a couple of sheds and space to build an outbuilding if desired. There are a couple of courtyard gardens an ideal area for alfresco dining and entertaining these can be accessed from the kitchen and the drawing room.
Situation
Set along the banks of the River Thames, Laleham is a picturesque village part of which is in a conservation area. It retains many listed buildings, a 12th Century church, and three lovely village pubs. There is also a selection of local shops and walks along the Thames Path close by. Shepperton, Chertsey and Staines are within 2 miles offering a wider range of shopping facilities. The local area has an excellent selection of highly respected schools, both state and private. Staines and Shepperton are within reach with services to London. Central London is approximately 19 miles, Heathrow airport 9 miles and Gatwick airport 35 miles. The M25, M4 and M3 are all accessible.
Outside
The walled garden is a beautiful feature with a large expanse of lawn for children to play and a gravel driveway offering plenty of parking. There are a couple of sheds and space to build an outbuilding if desired. There are a couple of courtyard gardens an ideal area for alfresco dining and entertaining these can be accessed from the kitchen and the drawing room.
Situation
Set along the banks of the River Thames, Laleham is a picturesque village part of which is in a conservation area. It retains many listed buildings, a 12th Century church, and three lovely village pubs. There is also a selection of local shops and walks along the Thames Path close by. Shepperton, Chertsey and Staines are within 2 miles offering a wider range of shopping facilities. The local area has an excellent selection of highly respected schools, both state and private. Staines and Shepperton are within reach with services to London. Central London is approximately 19 miles, Heathrow airport 9 miles and Gatwick airport 35 miles. The M25, M4 and M3 are all accessible.
