Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1YH

An exceptional detached Victorian residence of remarkable scale and architectural presence, comprehensively redesigned and renovated in 2026, to create one of Richmond's finest family homes. Extending to almost 4,800 ft2, the property sits behind electric gates with generous private parking, a detached guest house, garden studios and beautifully landscaped south-facing gardens.

Occupying one of Richmond's most desirable locations, this distinguished double-fronted Victorian house represents an exceptionally rare combination of period grandeur and contemporary design. Following an extensive programme of remodelling and refurbishment, the house has been transformed into an elegant family residence where every element has been considered with meticulous attention to detail and the practicalities of modern living.

Set back behind electric gates, the property enjoys a high degree of privacy, with a substantial driveway providing ample off-street parking before the house reveals its handsome Victorian façade.

The accommodation comprises; an impressive entrance hall, where original architectural features, high ceilings and generous proportions establish an immediate sense of timeless elegance. The formal reception rooms retain the elegance and character expected of a house of this calibre, while opening effortlessly into spaces designed for contemporary family life.

To the ground floor, a spectacular 32-foot kitchen, dining and living space forms the centrepiece of the house. Created through a substantial extension, it is an exceptional entertaining space that connects seamlessly with the garden, with a flow that is suited to the rhythm of everyday family life. A bespoke pantry, temperature-controlled wine cellar, utility room and children's snug have been discreetly incorporated, creating a home that functions as beautifully as it appears.

Elsewhere, the house offers a remarkable range of complementary accommodation, including a cinema room, games room, family sitting room and home office, together with a number of highly adaptable rooms capable of serving as a gym, studio or additional family accommodation. The result is a house able to evolve effortlessly with changing family requirements.

The upper floors feature seven bedrooms and four bathrooms, including, the principal suite providing an exceptional private retreat, complete with a walk through dressing area and luxurious en suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by beautifully appointed new bathrooms, including an elegant Jack and Jill suite and additional en suite guest accommodation. Throughout the house, bespoke joinery, new timber windows, wall panelling, carefully selected flooring and a sought after interior palette create a feel of timeless sophistication.

Beyond the principal house, a detached self-contained guest house offers flexibility. Finished to the same standard, it is equally suited to visiting family and friends, independent accommodation for older children, live-in staff or as an income-generating property. Alongside, two substantial garden studios, currently arranged as a gym and home office, provides valuable additional space for wellness, creative pursuits or home working.

The gardens have been carefully re-landscaped to create a collection of elegant outdoor spaces with a sense of privacy and established character. Thoughtful planting, including olive trees, together with entertaining terraces and south-facing lawns, creates a versatile setting for family life while remaining straightforward to maintain. The frontage has been equally transformed with newly landscaped paving, rebuilt stone steps, bespoke automated gates and extensive external storage.

Opportunities to acquire detached Victorian houses of this scale are exceptionally rare in Richmond. Fewer still have been renovated with such care and attention to detail, successfully preserving the architectural integrity of the original house while delivering the comfort, efficiency and flexibility expected of a contemporary family home.

Situated moments from Richmond town centre, the property enjoys immediate access to an exceptional selection of independent boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, pubs, cafés and theatres, together with the open spaces of Richmond Park, Richmond Green and the River Thames. Richmond Station provides direct services to Central London via South Western Railway, the District Line and London Overground, while the area's outstanding selection of state and independent schools has long established Richmond as one of the country’s most sought-after locations for family living.

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