Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7JX

Set behind secure electric gates on the brow of Kingston Hill, Garden Cottage is a beautifully refurbished and extended four-bedroom family home offering over 2,702 sq ft of elegant living space. Just moments from the Ladderstile Gate into Richmond Park, this exquisite residence blends modern luxury with period charm, creating a truly unique home.

The property opens with a grand entrance hall that sets the tone for the spacious and versatile ground floor accommodation. To the front is a dedicated study, ideal for home working, and a formal reception room complete with marble fireplace and bespoke cabinetry. Pocket doors lead to a second reception/family room with French doors opening onto the landscaped south-west facing garden. At the heart of the home lies a superb kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with high-quality appliances, granite worktops and a central island. Full-height glazing and bi-folding doors provide a seamless connection to the garden terrace, perfect for entertaining. A downstairs cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, a generous landing filled with natural light leads to four spacious double bedrooms. The principal suite boasts a stylish en-suite bathroom and a fitted dressing room. A second bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while two further bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom.

Externally, the property features a secure carriage driveway with ample parking for several vehicles, and a delightful landscaped rear garden with patio and lawn, complemented by a versatile garden studio/home office with heating and electricity.

Garden Cottage occupies an enviable position on Kingston Hill, just a few minutes’ walk from the Ladderstile Gate into Richmond Park, one of London’s most treasured green spaces, offering 2,300 acres of rolling parkland, wild deer, bridleways and cycling routes. The setting combines the tranquility of a leafy residential neighbourhood with outstanding connectivity to Central London and beyond.

The area is particularly sought after by families, thanks to its excellent selection of schools. Nearby options include Marymount International, Rokeby, Holy Cross Preparatory and The Tiffin Girls’ School, as well as a number of well-regarded nurseries and primary schools. Recreational opportunities are exceptional, with two golf courses at Coombe, tennis and leisure facilities at The Roehampton Club, and boating on the River Thames all within easy reach. The vibrant towns of Kingston, Wimbledon and Richmond provide a wide variety of shops, restaurants, theatres and cinemas, ensuring that everything from fine dining to boutique shopping is close at hand.

For commuters, the A3 offers direct access into Central London, as well as to Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Norbiton station provides regular rail services into London Waterloo in around 30 minutes, while local bus services connect easily to Putney, Wimbledon and Kingston town centre.

Tenure | Freehold EPC | Band C Council Tax | Band G