William Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X

The property is approached via a carriage drive with space for off-street parking for several vehicles. The front door is sheltered by a wide porch and opens onto a hallway with a solid hardwood parquet floor, which continues into the sitting room. The sitting room is of a good size and the large upholstered window seat is set within a large bay window. The views over the sizeable, private garden to Ham Common Woods are a feature. French windows give onto a small sheltered courtyard. The room benefits from a modern gas stove set in a traditional fireplace. The room is wired for high fidelity sound. Large cupboards and a separate Utility room are positioned off the hallway giving onto a kitchen and family room, which runs from the front to the back of the house. The kitchen is light oak with a grey granite work surface, and contains a range cooker with a gas hob. The family room is configured with surround sound wiring for home cinema. The family room also has extensive views of the delightful garden and neighbouring trees. A bright study, cloakroom/WC and double garage complete the ground floor. On the first floor, there is a principal bedroom suite, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are large built in wardrobes in three of the bedrooms. Outside A large private garden extending to approx 83' in length by 46' in width, mainly laid to lawn bordered by mature shrubs and trees. Overall plot size is approx 157' x 46' (approx 48m x 14m). Situation The property is located off Church Road, between Ham Common and the Ham Gate entrance to Richmond Park, in the heart of Ham. Ham is an ancient village of historical importance and a pretty, semi-rural idyll located approximately mid-way between the comprehensive town centres of Richmond and Kingston, both of which provide with fast and frequent mainline train services to London Waterloo, whilst Richmond is on the District line. Approximately two miles south of Richmond and two miles north of Kingston town centres and easily approachable by car, there are frequent bus services to both town centres. The nearby cycle paths that follow the Thames River in either direction are a divine way to visit either town or commute. Green open spaces are in abundance and on the doorstep: 2500 acres at Richmond Park, 24 acres at Petersham Meadows and 175 acres at Ham Lands, designated a Local Nature Reserve. The tranquillity of The River Thames is approximately 1 mile away and provides pedestrian, and cycle paths up and down stream. Local Schools: Grey Court School and The Kingston Academy have been rated as outstanding by OFSTED. In 2023, the Kingston selective grammar schools Tiffin Girls and Tiffin Boys achieved UK leading A level results. The German School is nearby and there are several private schools within easy reach. Additional Information Known as The Shires today, the site had been part of the grounds of the grand and neighbouring Edwardian house named Cedarwood, currently being updated and improved. The Shires is located in a sought after residential location, providing residents with considerable privacy. A delightful countrified approach and semi-rural tranquillity, yet within easy reach of excellent transport links into London and Surrey.