A beautifully presented two-bedroom first floor apartment forming part of the highly regarded Parkleys development, moments from Ham Common.
The property has been substantially improved and modernised since the current owners purchased it through Mervyn Smith, creating a stylish and comfortable home with a particularly warm feel, attractive finishes and excellent natural light.
The accommodation extends to approximately 622 sq ft / 57.8 sq m and includes a generous reception room with wide picture window and a leafy outlook across the communal gardens. The room provides ample space for both seating and dining, with wood flooring and a calm, characterful presentation.
The kitchen has been refitted with a range of cream shaker-style units, integrated oven and hob, tiled splashbacks and good worktop space, while still retaining a practical layout.
There are two bedrooms, including a spacious principal double bedroom with built-in wardrobe storage and a pleasant green outlook. The bright double aspect second bedroom is also well proportioned and works equally well as a guest room, study or home office.
The bathroom has been updated with a modern white suite, bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin, tiled finishes and heated towel rail.
Externally, residents enjoy the use of attractive communal gardens, with mature trees and well-kept green spaces forming an important part of Parkleys appeal.
Parkleys is a celebrated Grade II listed Span development designed by Eric Lyons, admired for its mid-century architecture, landscaped setting and village-like atmosphere close to Ham Common, Richmond Park and excellent local amenities.
The property is held on a share of freehold basis.
Parkleys is a London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Conservation Area ( No.67). It is Grade II listed by English Heritage as the first major ‘Span’ development by ground-breaking architect Eric Lyons, President of RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) 1975-1977. He worked under Walter Gropius (founder of the Bauhaus) and became noted for progressive developments with signature attention to landscape and community, blending modernism with more traditional building elements like tile hanging and stock brick. Beginning with Parkleys in 1955-6, his practice gained many awards and as recently as 2005, Span received a special Housing Design Award for schemes meeting the Sustainable Communities Plan. For further reading see ‘Eric Lyons and Span’ by Barbara Simms, RIBA Books 2006.
TENURE: Freehold held in common by the residents with a Lease of 999 years from 1982.
COUNCIL TAX BAND : D (London Borough of Richmond upon Thames)
PARKING: There are no parking restrictions or permits required in Parkleys. There are also off street parking bays for residents.
Service Charge £720 ppq to include building insurance, all exterior maintenance, lighting and cleaning of communal areas, upkeep of gardens etc.
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT POLICY: Many properties built in the UK up to the 1990s may contain some elements of asbestos. These have been assessed at this development with an asbestos management policy in place. We can email this document to any interested parties.
Elegant SHARED FREEHOLD 2 Bedroom 1st floor Mid Century Apartment in requested development. Quiet leafy setting in conservation area.
Very private and secluded feel to the reception and main bedroom which are not overlooked and have lovely aspects to lawns and trees. Use of extensive communal gardens.
Karndean parquet-style flooring flows through the hall, reception room, kitchen and inner lobby.
Fitted kitchen with integral gas hob, chimney hood and underbuilt oven.
Stylish bathroom with tiled floor and wainscotting. Rainforest shower head and screen over the bath
Gas central heating system with a Worcester Greenstar condensing combi boiler.
Additional private exterior clothes drying room.
Referenced in much architectural literature as the first pioneering 'Span' development by Eric Lyons and Grade 11 listed by English Heritage.
Very tranquil setting but conveniently close to lots of shops and facilities on bustling Ham Parade plus a choice of frequent buses between Richmond and Kingston.
Near a choice of top quality schools including Grey Court, Tiffin Girls, the Kingston Academy and Fernhill School.
