A Distinguished Lateral Home Overlooking Richmond Park

Approached via a gated driveway, the house presents with confidence. Behind its traditional façade, the interiors have been carefully reworked to balance period character with a lighter sensibility.

At its centre, the kitchen, dining and living space is designed for everyday life. Made by Tom Howley, the kitchen is generous in scale, anchored by a central island and arranged to accommodate cooking and entertaining. Doors open directly onto the garden, drawing in greenery and light, and creating a connection between inside and out.

Elsewhere on the ground floor, a series of reception rooms offer flexibility. A formal sitting room opens onto the terrace, while additional spaces can shift easily between family room, study or media room.

Upstairs, five bedrooms are arranged across a single floor, an increasingly rare configuration that gives a strong sense of cohesion to the house. The principal bedroom sits peacefully within the plan, with views over the surrounding greenery, while the remaining bedrooms are well-proportioned and thoughtfully laid out. Two bathrooms serve the floor, finished in an understated palette.

To one side, a separate two-storey studio provides a distinct but connected space. Currently used as an artist’s studio, it has its own entrance and can function independently from the main house, making it equally suited to guest accommodation, a workspace or live-in staff.

The gardens are particularly special. Deep, established and carefully planted, they wrap around the house to create a series of outdoor rooms, from open lawn to more shaded, intimate corners. Mature trees provide a natural screen, while considered lighting extends their use into the evening. To the front, the driveway offers ample off-street parking.

Petersham sits between Richmond Park and the Thames, retaining a village-like feel despite its proximity to central London. Richmond itself is just over a mile away, with its blend of independent shops, restaurants and transport links, while the surrounding area is known for its excellent schools and access to open green space.