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About
Situated on the sought-after Gloucester Drive in Staines, this outstanding property has been meticulously renovated and extended by its current owners, resulting in a home of rare quality, style, and substance.
Every element has been thoughtfully considered and executed to the highest standard, creating a space that blends elegant design with exceptional everyday functionality.
Beyond the private driveway, the home opens into a beautifully styled interior that flows effortlessly across three floors.
The entrance hallway sets the tone with striking Fired Earth tiles, a solid wood front door, and a cleverly designed built-in coat and shoe stand for everyday ease.
Throughout the home, there are bespoke shutters on all windows, and column radiators, including specially made curved models for the bay windows, maintaining a consistent sense of style and quality.
To the front, a cosy sitting room offers an inviting retreat, while to the rear lies a breathtaking open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area-the true heart of the home.
This space is a showcase of both sophistication and practicality, featuring a Quooker tap, filtered water system, induction hob with integrated extractor, full-size fridge and separate freezer, and bespoke larder and breakfast cupboards.
Thoughtful details such as built-in cupboards and shelving, underfloor heating, and Amtico flooring (with a 25-year guarantee) speak to the level of care taken throughout.
Two sets of French doors open out to a beautifully landscaped south-facing 90ft x 40ft garden, complete with a new porcelain patio and integrated outdoor electrics-perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining.
A utility room with sink, washing machine and tumble dryer adds to the practical layout, while a dedicated study provides the ideal work-from-home space.
This area also has it's own access out to outside, so if you have muddy feet or paws, there's no need to come in the main entrance!
The garage has been converted into a gym, offering flexibility for modern lifestyles.
Upstairs, the first-floor hosts three bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes (with the exception of the smaller room), along with a luxurious four-piece family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, Fired Earth marble tiles, and premium Crosswater fixtures.
The principal suite occupies the top floor, offering a private sanctuary with a dressing area and an elegant ensuite bathroom finished with Mandarin Stone porcelain tiles and more Crosswater fittings.
Originally built in the 1930s, this charming home retains some of the character and timeless appeal of the era, including impressively high ceilings that create a sense of space and grandeur throughout.
The current owner has thoughtfully enhanced these period features with elegant coving and tasteful decorative touches that complement the home's original architecture, resulting in a perfect blend of classic charm and modern comfort.
The property also benefits from a comprehensive alarm system and external security cameras, and the garage is fully wired with electrics, adding another layer of functionality.
Located just a short walk from Staines town centre and the train station, Gloucester Drive is perfectly placed for commuters and families alike.
The Lammas Park and the River Thames are quite literally on the doorstep, offering green space, inclusive of an outdoor gym, swing, skate, and splash park, plus scenic riverside walks moments away.
The property also enjoys excellent links to the M25, providing swift access to Heathrow, London and the wider motorway network.
This is more than just a house-it’s a home that has been lovingly and intelligently created, where no corners have been cut, and every detail has been carefully curated.
A true one-of-a-kind opportunity in one of Staines' most desirable locations. What does the current owner love? This home stood out to the current owner for many years before purchasing it.
It was quite literally, a dream come true, and manifestation at its best! The vision of how the home could be transformed has been executed impeccably. What do I love?
There really is so much to love about this home.
It is the epitome of a turnkey home, and the layout has been designed with family life in mind and the features in the kitchen mean there's absolutely no need for cluttered worktops!
Everything has its place and everything has been considered, meaning you don't have to! Oh and I have to mention the garden - it is stunning. Oh, and the master bedroom.... I could go on!
Viewings are highly recommend. Get in touch to arrange yours, today!
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