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Queen’s Gate, London, SW7

Situated upon the sought-after address of Queen’s Gate, with its impressive white stucco fronted Victorian terraces and array of well matured trees lining the pavement edge is this well designed two bedroom upper ground floor apartment, in need of modernisation, with fantastic potential to apply your own touch.

Offered with a share of freehold, the property consists of two great size double bedrooms, a bathroom with separate toilet, bright and airy living room with very high ceiling and a separate kitchen.

Queen’s Gate is a popular boulevard which runs down from Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park to the Old Brompton Road. The area is well served by an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants and the local transport links are excellent, Gloucester Road (Circle and District Lines) and South Kensington (Circle, District and Piccadilly Lines).

Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton, KT7

Ivy Gate are proud to introduce to the market this impressive top floor split level maisonette. This spacious home (approx. 1,370 sqft) has been beautifully decorated throughout and successfully juxtaposes stylish décor whilst allowing for the period features to take centre stage.This fabulous home comprises, entrance hallway, splendid open plan kitchen living room, separate reception room, 3 bedrooms, modern family bathroom and storage cupboard. The kitchen opens onto a large reception space, perfect for entertaining. The sleek kitchen has high specification integrated appliances, granite surfaces and plenty of storage. This wonderful space also has large bay windows, exposed original wooden flooring and a feature fireplace. There is a separate reception or 4th bedroom which overlooks the gardens at the rear. Leading up the stairs via a split landing are two good sized bedrooms and WC with sink. The generous master bedroom occupies the top floor which benefits from plenty of natural light flooding through Velux windows. The secluded rear garden has been well tended and offers a great shed/outbuilding with potential to change into a studio, and a decked area.
This home has real wow factor; the space has been thoughtfully managed with high vaulted ceilings in most rooms creating a real sense of space. We believe this property would appeal to a wide audience including small families and professional couples alike, looking for a lovely home within walking distance to Thames Ditton village whilst also being within the catchment of the highly sought after local schools.
Portsmouth Road is located in close proximity to the River Thames, Surbiton and Thames Ditton town centres, as well as Kingston and all of its amenities. Long Ditton recreation field is within walking distance and offers free tennis and a much talked about outdoor gym. There are excellent transport links with direct trains from Surbiton and Thames Ditton to Waterloo and for the motorist, the A3 is within easy reach.

Portsmouth Road, Surbiton, Kingston Upon Thames, KT6

Ivy Gate are delighted to offer to the market this unusually large (1200 sq ft) modern two bedroom, two bath/ shower room, upper ground floor flat which benefits from its own private River Thames facing veranda/terrace and secure undercover parking.
Situated on Portsmouth Road, the property is ideally located to allow easy access to Surbiton with its wide range of shops, restaurants and coffee shops, whilst equally as accessible is Kingston Upon Thames with its wider range of High Street shopping and restaurants. Both Kingston and Surbiton offer mainline train stations allowing easy access to Central London.
Just moments from the property is the picturesque River Thames riverside walk.
As you approach the building, steps rising the the upper ground floor and a secure entry phone system allow access to the impressive communal hallway and your property.
Internal accommodation comprises; an entrance hallway leading to the spacious and front (River) facing sitting room, whilst off the side is a separate area which is ideal for a dining area, or home work station, which again has River views. Both the sitting and dining areas have access to the private veranda/terrace.
Separate modern fitted kitchen. Two genuine double bedrooms, the main benefitting from its own en-suite shower room. In addition is the sizable main family bathroom/W.C.
Externally, in addition to the private veranda, the property benefits from well maintained communal gardens, and an undercover allocated parking space.
The property is offered to the market with no ongoing chain and we are told benefits from a share in the freehold.
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Whilst the property would benefit from some updating in part, we feel that the rare combination of the desirability of the block, the private veranda, undercover parking, and sheer size of the property, make this property a rare find.

Speer Road, Thames Ditton, KT7

***VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE*** IVY GATE are delighted to introduce to the market this spacious and well-presented three-bedroom maisonette located on a prime road in the heart of Thames Ditton Village. This fabulous family home has been extended to the ground floor and the loft and comprises; large private front garden, entrance hallway with storage room, spacious and newly extended eat in kitchen-dining room. This room is the heart of the home, boasting a vaulted ceiling and Velux windows creating a bright and airy space this is perfect for entertaining and offers versatile accommodation. The well-appointed kitchen offers plenty of storage and integrated appliances. leading on via patio doors is the well-tended and newly landscaped rear garden with a patio area, a shed/garden room and further benefits from rear access. To the first floor is a lovely reception/dining room with natural light flooding through two windows, double bedroom, a good sized single bedroom and a family bathroom. To the second floor is a further double bedroom with ample storage and a ensuite shower room.

We believe this property lends itself to a wide audience including first time buyers looking to take advantage of well-proportioned and spacious accommodation and a good commuter location, a downsizer wanting a central village location and a garden, or investors wanting to take advantage of such a popular road.

Speer Road is a quiet and desirable residential road within a five-minute walk to Thames Ditton train station and thirty minutes to London Waterloo. Speer Road is also within close proximity to excellent local schools, the River Thames (five-minute walk), Surbiton and Kingston town centres for all of its amenities, as well as the beautiful Hampton Court Palace and Bushy Park. There are excellent transport links to London Heathrow and Gatwick and the A3 is within easy reach.

Speer Road, Thames Ditton, KT7

Ivy Gate are delighted to introduce to the market this stunning and newly extended three bedroom split level maisonette on a prime road in the heart of Thames Ditton village. This spacious home has been decorated to exacting standards and professionally extended. The property comprises; Private front garden. To the ground floor is front porch, WC, sleek kitchen/diner with integrated appliances and bi-folding doors leading out to private garden with rear access and a garage.
Leading up the stairs to the first floor is a bright and spacious reception room with natural light flooding through large bay windows, a sleek and modern bathroom with bath and a shower and two lovely double bedrooms. Finally, to the second floor is a large double bedroom with a contemporary en-suite shower room.
We believe this property lends itself to a wide audience looking to take advantage of well-proportioned and spacious accommodation and a good commuter location or a downsizer wanting a central village location and a garden. Speer Road is a quiet and desirable residential road within a five minute walk to Thames Ditton train station and thirty minutes to London Waterloo. Speer Road is also within close proximity to excellent local schools, the River Thames (five minute walk), Surbiton and Kingston town centres for all of its amenities, as well as the beautiful Hampton Court Palace and Bushy Park. There are excellent transport links to London Heathrow and Gatwick and the A3 is within easy reach.

Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton, KT7

***VIRTUAL TOUR*** Ivy Gate are delighted to introduce to the market this spacious and well-presented FOUR bedroom top floor Victorian conversion flat. This fabulous split level home comprises, entrance hallway, good sized kitchen, spacious reception room with high ceilings and bay windows. Also on this floor is the family bathroom, separate WC and double bedroom with views of the rear gardens. A further double bedroom and single bedroom is located up the stairs off the spilt level landing area. The generous master bedroom occupies the top floor which benefits from plenty of natural light flooding through Velux windows. The secluded rear garden has been well tended and offers a great shed/outbuilding with potential to change into a studio with a decked area.

The space has been thoughtfully managed with high vaulted ceilings in most rooms creating a real sense of space. We believe this property would appeal to a wide audience including small families and professional couples alike, looking for a lovely home within walking distance to Thames Ditton village whilst also being within the catchment of the highly sought after local schools. Portsmouth Road is located in close proximity to the River Thames, Surbiton and Thames Ditton town centres, as well as Kingston and all of its amenities. Long Ditton recreation field is within walking distance and offers free tennis and a much talked about outdoor gym. There are excellent transport links with direct trains from Surbiton and Thames Ditton to Waterloo and for the motorist, the A3 is within easy reach. EPC booked for 18-10, graph to follow.

Grove Road, Surbiton, KT6

Ivy Gate are pleased to present to the market this spacious two double bedroom ground floor apartment situated on one of the highly sought after river roads in Surbiton. The property is situated 0.6 miles from Surbiton mainline railway station giving easy access into London Waterloo within 16 minutes.
This property comprises; long entrance hallway giving access to two large double bedrooms and a generously sized living living/dining room. There is also a modern kitchen with built in appliances including a dishwasher and ample storage and a modern family bathroom with shower over bath. This property also benefits from being situated in a secure private building with CCTV, high spec double glazing and gas central heating throughout as well as off street parking and beautiful river views. Anglers Reach overlooks the River Thames and Ravens Ait Island and is within 0.5 miles to Surbiton High Street with it’s vast array of shops, restaurants and bars. Kingston town centre is also 0.6 miles from the property and offers arguably some of the best shopping and leisure facilities outside of Central London, with a host of restaurants, boutiques, cinema and theatre complexes. Across the river is the infamous Hampton court Palace and Gardens with the wide choice of riverside walks easily accessible.

Watts Road, Thames Ditton, KT7

**VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE***IVY GATE are delighted to introduce to the market this spacious (866sqft) two double bedroom top floor apartment located in the heart of highly desirable Thames Ditton village.
Presented to the market in superb decorative condition, having undergone a full refurbishment and modernisation, this much-loved home comprises; a welcoming and spacious entrance hallway (with a built-in storage cupboard), branching off from which is the primary bedroom, the stylish family bathroom, a good size and high spec kitchen with built-in Bosch appliances, quartz worktops and space for table and chairs and a further double bedroom. Finally there is a generously sized reception and dining room.

The property further benefits from plenty of natural light, flooding in through lovely feature windows, which are double-glazed throughout, with far reaching views over the well-manicured communal gardens. It also boasts a well-proportioned private storage shed to the rear (ideal for storing bikes, push chairs etc.) and residential parking behind the building. There is also access to a loft.

This delightful home is perfectly positioned in this well regarded residential development and offers a great sense of community and convenience, located as it is in the heart of Thames Ditton village, within 5 minutes of the station and 2 minutes of local shops. We believe this fine home would appeal to families, commuters and downsizers needing as much space as possible for their budget. It would also appeal to investors.

The property is conveniently located near to the River Thames, Surbiton and Thames Ditton town centres, as well as Kingston and all of its amenities. There are excellent transport links with direct trains from Surbiton and Thames Ditton to Waterloo. For motorists, the A3 is within easy reach. Watts Road is also in close proximity to some highly sought after schools such as Thames Ditton infants and juniors, St Paul’s infants and junior school, Hinchley Wood infants, juniors and secondary schools

Gloucester Close, Thames Ditton, KT7

IVY GATE are proud to introduce to the market this stunning two double bedroom ground floor maisonette with private south-west facing garden in quaint Thames Ditton Village.

Set back from Portsmouth Road and adjacent to picturesque Gigg’s Hill Green the property comprises; large private garden, entrance hallway, stylish and spacious reception room (approx. 18”1 x 12.2”) with log burner and parquet flooring, master bedroom with well thought out storage, second double bedroom, newly installed family bathroom, three storage cupboards and a modern kitchen with integrated appliances. The kitchen further benefits from a through hatch which connects with the reception room. The mature private garden is accessed via the kitchen and side access. This well maintained space is perfect for alfresco dining and relaxing after a hard day. This desirable home further benefits from a share of the freehold, a private garage and plenty of off street parking.

We believe this property would appeal to a wide selection of buyers including first time buyers and down sizers alike who are attracted to the convenient location. The property would also be suitable for buy to let investors who are attracted to the well managed block and attractive rental yields. Gloucester Close is a purpose built development across the road from Giggs Green and within easy reach of the shops, cafes and amenities of Thames Ditton village. It is also a 15 minute walk from Thames Ditton mainline railway station and a short bus journey from Surbiton railway station. For the motorist the A3 is within easy reach and the M25 is a 20 minute drive.

Queens Road, Thames Ditton, KT7

***VIRTUAL TOUR*** IVY GATE are delighted to introduce to the market this well presented and spacious split level maisonette. Located in the heart of Thames Ditton and on one of Thames Ditton highly sought after “river roads” this lovely home comprises; Off street parking for two cars, large and private roof terrace, eat in kitchen with integrated appliances and bifold doors to the terrace and reception room. To the first floor are two double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The property further benefits form a share of freehold.

We strongly suggest a viewing of this delightful family home to fully appreciate the thoughtful design and stylish finish of this period property. We feel this property would appeal to families drawn to the convenient location to the village and the community of the River Roads. Queens Road is a delightful residential road with a lovely community feel. The property is conveniently located near to the River Thames, Surbiton and Thames Ditton town centres as well as Kingston and all of its amenities. There are excellent transport links with direct trains from Surbiton and Thames Ditton to Waterloo and for the motorist, the A3 is within easy reach. Queens Road is in close proximity to some highly sought after schools such as Thames Ditton infants and juniors, St Paul’s infants and junior school, Hinchley Wood infants, juniors and secondary schools