8-bedroom detached house · SW15 3RN
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About
Robinswood, Kingston Vale, offers a standout development opportunity, a detached residence backing directly onto Richmond Park with panoramic views over its ancient woodland.
The property is arranged over three principal floors plus basement service, and extends to approximately 8,383 sq ft with external areas totalling 10,600 sq ft.
Set within a deep front driveway with secure gated entry, ample off street parking and a double garage, the plot provides significant scope for re imagining and re configuration, all subject to planning.
Constructed originally in the early twentieth century, the house sits within one of South West London’s most coveted enclaves.
The current layout features a generous basement level suitable for plant, storage or ancillary uses, a broad ground floor including multiple reception rooms, kitchen and breakfast area, office and study and a leisure wing, first floor bedroom accommodation, and further second floor space offering even more opportunity.
Externally, the rear garden offers a rare combination of scale, privacy and setting, extremely wide and deep, it directly adjoins Richmond Park’s tree lined boundary, offering exceptional light, green views and the potential for further extension or the addition of pool or leisure facilities, again subject to planning consent.
Lateral living, high ceilings and large windows characterise the interior, while the broad plot and three storey arrangement make this an ideal blank canvas for enhancement, enlargement or redevelopment into a modern luxury family home or multi bedroom executive residence.
From a location perspective, Kingston Vale combines leafy tranquillity with excellent connectivity.
Local amenities include specialist shops, cafés and convenience retail in the nearby villages, while Wimbledon Village and Kingston town centre are within easy reach for high end shopping and lifestyle facilities.
Transport links are strong, with access to East Putney underground station for District Line services into central London, Wimbledon mainline station for fast trains to London Waterloo, and Norbiton and Surbiton stations providing further options into London and across Surrey.
Bus routes link Kingston Vale with Putney, Roehampton and Kingston, creating a comprehensive network for both daily commuting and wider travel.
Families will appreciate the strong schooling offer, for example independent schools such as Ibstock Place School, a co educational day school on the doorstep of Richmond Park, cater for ages 4 to 18.
Further premium options such as King’s College School, Wimbledon for boys 7 to 18 with co ed sixth form, and Wimbledon High School GDST for girls 4 to 18, are reachable by local transport.
On the state sector side, the area benefits from strong local primary and secondary provision, supported by catchment interest given the park side setting.
In summary, this is a rare and commanding freehold house in one of London’s premier addresses, significant in scale, rich in potential and set within a unique park edge context.
Prospective purchasers and developers are invited to explore the full value of the property, with detailed plans, CGI visuals and architectural schemes available on request.
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