Detached house to rent in Park House, Hampton Court Road, Surrey KT8

Park House is a Grade II listed period home dating back to the mid 18th Century which has undergone a comprehensive and sympathetic refurbishment.

This beautiful Georgian house was once the home of William Earl Johns who was an English First World War pilot and writer of adventure stories, usually written under the pen name Capt. W. E. Johns. He was the creator of the fictional air-adventurer Biggles.

The property boasts a wealth of period features and decor throughout and includes delightful mature walled and gated grounds overlooking the Royal Paddocks of Bushy Park.

This imposing house offers accommodation which is arranged over four floors with the lower ground floor providing a large kitchen with central island, pantry, store, utility room, breakfast room, office, wine cellar and a dry store.

The ground floor comprises a reception hall with stairs leading to all floors, a guest cloakroom, drawing room with open fireplace, dining room with open fireplace, useful preparation area and a library with open fireplace.

A principal bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom, two further bedrooms and a shower room are located on the first floor.

The second floor provides a further three bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and a useful store room.

The stunning gardens, which are set within high walls offering seclusion, have been professionally landscaped and planted with a wealth of mature specimen trees, shrubs and perennials. Large areas of lawn are interchanged with large areas of patio making this an ideal garden for entertaining.

A variety of courtyard vistas can be enjoyed from the principal rooms with a particularly special water feature to the rear with an adjacent summer house.

There is a detached double garage with a workshop to the rear and a further parking area.

Council Tax Band H

Location

This impressive house is located within walking distance of Hampton Court Palace and the River Thames.

Bushy Park which is a few yards away from the house is ideal for walking, running and cycling.

East Molesey and West Molesey offer a range of shops to provide for day to day needs. For more comprehensive shopping, Kingston upon Thames is a short drive away.

Hampton Court station is within walking distance and offers a regular rail service to London Waterloo in approximately 35 minutes. The M3 motorway is but a few miles away providing excellent road links to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

An excellent choice of leading state and private schools close to hand for all ages.

Approximate distances: Richmond 5.4 miles; Wimbledon 5.5 miles; The Kings Road 9.5 miles; Heathrow Airport 10.8 miles; Royal Albert Hall 11.5 miles; Harrods 11.5 miles.