7 bed detached house for sale

Gordon Road, London W5

Positioned on one of Ealing’s most sought-after residential roads. Rich in character and period detail, the property retains the generous proportions and architectural elegance synonymous with homes of this era, including high ceilings, original coving, marble fireplaces and attractive stained glass windows.

Set behind a handsome walled frontage, the house enjoys an impressive sense of arrival, approached through electrically operated gates and a separate pedestrian entrance. A generous driveway provides ample off-street parking for several vehicles, while carefully positioned security and decorative lighting enhance both practicality and evening ambience. The substantial paved frontage has been thoughtfully landscaped with mature shrubs, flowering borders and a magnificent mature magnolia tree, creating an attractive and private setting.

The characterful entrance, with its original encaustic tiled flooring continuing through the porch and hallway, provides an immediate introduction to the period elegance found throughout the house. The current owners have thoughtfully extended and enhanced the property over the years, creating exceptionally versatile accommodation arranged over several floors and combining its original architectural character with the requirements of modern family life.

The lower ground floor provides a flexible multi-purpose room, currently arranged as a study, which could equally lend itself to use as a playroom, gym, home office or hobby room.

The expansive ground floor is particularly impressive, with a generous entrance hall leading to two elegant reception rooms, both enjoying a pleasant outlook towards the front of the property, one currently arranged as a formal dining room. The principal family room is a remarkable space, extending to more than 28ft in length and providing superb accommodation for both everyday family life and entertaining. Thoughtfully arranged into defined seating and dining areas, the room enjoys a wonderful connection with the garden through bi-folding doors and is exceptionally well equipped, with underfloor heating, integral blinds, remote-controlled Velux windows with electric blinds and synchronised lighting. The result is a light, comfortable and highly adaptable space that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

The kitchen has been designed to combine traditional styling with modern practicality and centres around a substantial island and breakfast bar, complemented by quartz work surfaces, integrated appliances and an impressive Aga oven. The ground floor is further served by a conveniently positioned cloakroom.

The beautifully maintained south-facing garden is a particular highlight of the property and is unusually well connected to the principal living spaces, with access from the family room, hallway, kitchen and side passage. A generous paved terrace provides an ideal setting for al fresco dining and entertaining, while beyond lies a manicured lawn framed by mature planting, creating an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion.

A further highlight is the impressive bespoke outbuilding, extending to approximately 24'5 x 14'2 and finished to an exceptional standard. Designed as a highly versatile extension of the main house, it features five sets of bi-folding doors, a kitchenette, bathroom and separate utility room, together with underfloor heating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi connectivity and its own independent boiler. Equally suited to use as a self-contained annexe, guest suite, home office, studio, gym or substantial garden room, it provides an exceptional additional space with the flexibility to adapt to a variety of needs. Further useful storage is discreetly positioned to the rear of the building.

The first floor provides four well-proportioned double bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite with a luxurious four-piece en suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom and separate cloakroom.

Continuing upwards, the half landing leads to a dedicated laundry and utility room. This is an exceptionally versatile space, enhanced by impressive ceiling heights and three remote-controlled Velux windows, and could readily be adapted to provide an additional bedroom or other ancillary accommodation, should the need arise.

The top floor is perhaps one of the most distinctive aspects of the house, having been thoughtfully designed to operate almost as a self-contained apartment. The accommodation comprises a 19ft open-plan reception room with fitted kitchen, a double bedroom, dressing room and en suite bathroom. This arrangement is ideally suited to guests, an au pair, multigenerational living or independent family members, while also offering considerable flexibility for those seeking a private additional living space within the home.

Large bi-folding doors, together with a matching floor-to-ceiling picture window opening onto a Juliet balcony, flood the top floor with natural light and take full advantage of the far-reaching views across Central and Western Ealing. Extensive eaves storage further enhances the practicality of this level.

Ealing is renowned for its excellent transport connections, with the Elizabeth, Central, District and Piccadilly lines providing swift access to Central London and Heathrow. The area is particularly well served by green open spaces, including Walpole Park, Ealing Common and Gunnersbury Park, while a strong selection of highly regarded schools further enhances its appeal to families