Conveniently positioned and enjoying direct views of Wandsworth Common is this generous and well-balanced five-bedroom family home. Light-filled accommodation across four floors measures approximately 2,610 sq ft and there is a private westerly facing garden at the rear.
Entry is via a raised ground floor with a generous bay-fronted reception room bathed in natural light with a plethora of period features including intricate cornicing, beautiful fireplace, large sash windows and plantation shutters. Along the hall double doors lead into a spectacular mezzanine level and an expansive reception space with wooden floors and a two-storey floor-to-ceiling picture window onto the garden. There is plenty of in-built shelving in the alcoves and a further bi-fold window overlooking the garden. A useful WC completes the accommodation on this floor.
Stairs lead down to the impressive open-plan kitchen/dining area and a large reception space with bay window is set at the front of the house, currently used as a gym. The kitchen includes a range of modern wall and base units, granite worksurfaces and space for free-standing appliances. There is space for a generous dining table and bi-fold doors open out on to the westerly-facing garden, perfect for al fresco dining.
The principal suite is positioned on the first floor complete with a large dressing area and en-suite shower room. Completing this floor are two bedrooms at the rear and a modern family bathroom. There are two further bedrooms and a secondary bathroom on the top floor, with far-reaching views across Wandsworth.
Externally the property enjoys a private and landscaped westerly facing garden, enjoying sun throughout much of the day. Planted borders, fencing and a number of trees provide good screening from neighbouring properties.
St James's Drive is a popular road ideally situated on the doorstep of Wandsworth Common and only a short distance to the shops and restaurants of Bellevue and Northcote Roads. There are good transport links, with the mainline train from Wandsworth Common Station offering frequent services to Victoria/Waterloo via Clapham Junction and Balham Tube (Northern Line and Overground) is also close. The area as a whole boasts a wonderful selection of schools, including Broomwood Hall, Northcote Lodge, Thomas's, Finton House. There are also excellent local sporting amenities for children including Battersea Ironsides junior rugby, and The Spencer cricket and Magdalen Park tennis clubs.
