Seaton CloseLynden Gate, Putney, London, SW15 3TJ

This exceptional property occupies the largest plot within this highly desirable gated community on the edge of Putney Heath. Originally built as the developer’s own home, the property is unusually generous in both its accommodation and outdoor space, with a substantially larger garden and an exceptional lower ground floor rarely found in properties of this type.

The lower ground floor forms the heart of the house, centred around an impressive, high-specification kitchen / breakfast / family room which opens directly onto the rear garden. Designed to feel more like an orangery than a conventional lower ground floor, the room is flooded with natural light through a large roof lantern and huge expanses of glass, creating an exceptionally bright and contemporary living space.

The very large kitchen provides an extensive area for family dining and entertaining, while separate zones create distinct areas for relaxing and watching television, including a dedicated cinema space. Built-in bookshelves, generous storage and carefully considered finishes throughout make this a highly practical as well as impressive family space.

A raised wooden deck and bamboo garden, complete with a fire pit, at the other end of the ground floor offers a different aesthetic and further space for outdoor entertaining. The lower ground floor also benefits from a generous utility room, which provides a useful second entrance at the front of the property.

The ground floor provides a more formal reception level, with a large reception room featuring a gas fireplace and elegant double sash windows overlooking the garden. This floor also has a cloakroom and a well-proportioned double bedroom, making it particularly versatile for family living, guests or a home office.

The first floor is given over largely to the bedrooms. The spacious principal bedroom benefits from an extensive expanse of built-in wardrobes and a large en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms on this level, comprising a double and a single, together with a family shower room.

One of the property’s most compelling features is its exceptional outdoor space. Extending to approximately 107ft, the garden is unusually long for this part of London and, being completely private, provides a rare sense of seclusion. A substantial summerhouse with mezzanine level offers a highly versatile additional space, ideal as a home office, studio, gym or simply a retreat from the main house.

The property also enjoys an unusually generous provision of off-street parking. In addition to the fully enclosed two car garage, there are two further parking spaces on the driveway — a particularly rare feature in this part of London.

The location is equally special. Situated on the edge of Putney Heath, the property has direct access onto Putney Common, with walks continuing through to Richmond Park. The combination of its substantial private garden, generous 2,900 sq ft of accommodation, unusually large entertaining space, exceptional parking and immediate access to some of south-west London’s finest open spaces makes this a particularly distinctive family home.

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