London, England

This lovely home dates back from 1856, with high ceilings, tall windows, wooden floors throughout, and a spacious living area with big cream sofas, a fireplace and elegant dining table. Fresh flowers adorn sideboards and contemporary paintings brighten the walls. Chose a book from the extensive floor-to-ceiling library or play a DVD on the drop-down TV in front of the fire. The pub's on the corner, the Michelin-starred Petersham Cafe is 5 minutes away, Richmond station is an easy walk or bus ride away as is Kew Gardens. The Thames River and Richmond Park and Common call out for evening strolls and morning jogs. Return to a long soak in a claw foot bath or soak your tired muscles under the soothing rain shower. Step through mirrored doors to the contemporary bedroom with a charming French feel: a chandelier, a velvet throw, a choice of books from Byron to Bryson. The small sky-lit kitchen is well equipped with gleaming steel appliances and champagne in the fridge. There's a sunny garden enclosed by boundary walls and a second sitting room with a sofabed. The apartment is within a short walk of Ham and Richmond for local shops, restaurants, pubs and station, with trains to London Waterloo. There is a bus stop within 150 yards with numerous buses to Richmond, which has great shops, theatres, cinemas, riverside restaurants and bars, as well as the underground and trains to Central London, Ascot, Windsor and Eton. Buses also go to Twickenham, Heathrow and Hampton Court. Ferry service across the Thames during the Summer months to Twickenham. Short walking distance to Ham House, Petersham Nurseries, Petersham Polo Ground and Richmond Park or walk along the tow-path to both Richmond and Twickenham. Also, nearby are Kew Gardens, Bushey Park, Twickenham Rugby Ground, Syon House and Hampton Court Palace. Central London is 15 mins on fast train from Richmond Station and Wimbledon Village 6 miles. We are 2 kilometers from Richmond upon Thames (a 20 minute walk down the Thames tow path (10 minute bus journey). The River Thames runs through the heart of the borough for 21 miles linking Hampton Court Palace, Richmond town center and Kew Gardens with central London. It has beautiful Royal Parks and historic houses, theatres, museums and galleries rich with exhibits and town centers bursting with shops and restaurants, the borough rivals anywhere in London. Read less

This lovely home dates back from 1856, with high ceilings, tall windows, wooden floors throughout, and a spacious living area with big cream sofas, a fireplace and elegant dining table. Fresh flowers adorn sideboards and contemporary paintings brighten the walls. Chose a book from the extensive floor-to-ceiling library or play a DVD on the drop-down TV in front of the fire. The pub's on the corner, the Michelin-starred Petersham Cafe is 5 minutes away, Richmond station is an easy walk or bus ride away as is Kew Gardens. The Thames River and Richmond Park and Common call out for evening strolls and morning jogs. Return to a long soak in a claw foot bath or soak your tired muscles under the soothing rain shower. Step through mirrored doors to the contemporary bedroom with a charming French feel: a chandelier, a velvet throw, a choice of books from Byron to Bryson. The small sky-lit kitchen is well equipped with gleaming steel appliances and champagne in the fridge. There's a sunny garden enclosed by boundary walls and a second sitting room with a sofabed. The apartment is within a short walk of Ham and Richmond for local shops, restaurants, pubs and station, … Read more