3 bed terraced house for sale

Abbey Mews, Laleham Park, Staines-Upon-Thames TW18

A rare opportunity to acquire the quintessential English home. This beautifully presented 3 bedroom, Grade II listed mews home is brimming with character forming part of a cloister, converted from the former coach house and estate offices of the renowned Laleham Abbey. The tranquil development is set in approximately 9.25 acres of idyllic gated parkland grounds within the heart of Laleham Park, and only a short stroll from the River Thames and the picturesque village centre.
Laleham Abbey, formally known as Laleham House has a fascinating history and is a landmark building within the local area. The Grand Palladian mansion was originally built in 1805 for the 2nd Earl of Lucan and the adjacent mews formed the estate offices. The estate was sympathetically converted approximately 40 years ago and now forms a prestigious gated private development with a friendly, vibrant community, set in the heart of Laleham Park on the banks of the River Thames. It is the perfect home if you want peace and tranquillity or are looking for a suitable lock-up-and-leave, as it is close to major road networks, mainline rail links and Heathrow airport.

3 Abbey Mews, is a magnificent home of immense character with well-proportioned accommodation and a wealth of character. It has been sympathetically extended, with the addition of a bespoke hardwood, double-glazed conservatory. A beautiful oak front door leads into the spacious reception hall that sets the scene with its oak floor. To one side is a turning staircase with a useful guest cloak/shower room under that also has plumbing for the washing machine. The double aspect living room is a delightful and spacious room with high beamed ceiling, oak plank floor and open brick fireplace fitted with a freestanding electric log burning style stove. To the front windows overlook the courtyard and to the rear a pair of French doors open into the conservatory that is useable all year round with under floor heating, making it a practical and useful second reception room or dining room and leads onto the garden for summer entertaining. The kitchen/dining room also opens onto the garden and has been attractively fitted with a range of Shaker style units inset with a ceramic hob, cooker hood over and a separate electric double oven. The dishwasher and fridge/freezer are integrated and there is space for a dining table with a built-in L-shaped pew that provides useful storage.
To the first floor are 3 bedrooms, a beautifully appointed family bathroom that has been attractively refitted with a period style white suite and there is a separate second shower room adjoining the main bedroom. All the rooms have their own individual character with fanlight windows and exposed beams. The double aspect main bedroom is of a generous size with freestanding wardrobes and ample room for other pieces of furniture.

The enclosed rear garden extends to 35’ x 26’6 is fully enclosed with a cobblestone patio lading to a shaped lawn bordered and screened by mature shrubs and trees. To the rear is a garden shed and a gate opens onto a path that leads into the beautiful communal parkland grounds and to the parking area where there are two allocated spaces and ample additional visitor parking.

Laleham Abbey is situated on the western boundary of Laleham Park, which slopes down to the River Thames. The picturesque village of Laleham is within a short stroll through the park and retains a strong community feel, with its quaint 12th Century Church, selection of local shops, 3 public houses, restaurants and reputable junior school. The larger village of Shepperton and comprehensive town centre of Staines are within 2.5 miles providing direct rail services to London Waterloo. Junction 11, M25 and Junction 1, M3 and the start of the A316 to London are with 3.5 and 4.5 miles respectively and Heathrow airport is also only 6.5 miles. Sporting facilities abound in the area with many fine golf courses, racing at Kempton Park, sailing and rowing clubs.