4 bed detached house for sale

Manor House Court, Church Road, Shepperton TW17

A delightful early Victorian gatehouse that has been extensively and sympathetically modernised, set in delightful sunny walled gardens within a small private estate in the picturesque area of 'Old Shepperton', a short stroll from the High Street, Park, River Thames and historic Church Square.

The Lodge dates back to circa 1830, being the gatehouse to the former Manor House, which is positioned in a secluded position to the rear of the estate on the banks of the River Thames. Manor House Court is the village's most prestigious private estate, ideally situated in the heart of picturesque 'Old Shepperton' and within a few minutes walk of the High Street, station and reputable state and private schools.

This beautifully restored detached lodge has considerable appeal, having been extended over the years and recently sympathetically modernised. It provides a practical layout for today's demanding but less formal style of living with the principal reception space being open plan, ideal for entertaining. As you step through from the gabled entrance porch into the wide entrance hall, you immediately get that homely feel with ample space to kick off your boots and hang your coat. There is a useful deep understair storage cupboard, guest cloakroom and the turning staircase makes an attractive feature. The beautifully appointed Shaker style kitchen/breakfast room finished with solid oak worktops and a range of quality integrated appliances including a 6 burner Rangemaster Elise range cooker, forms the hub of the home and has French doors opening onto a secluded courtyard. A separate utility room caters for the laundry appliances and there is an additional fridge/freezer. The living room has a southwesterly facing bay with a window seat overlooking the walled garden and flows through into the double aspect dining room that opens onto the terrace. A spacious home office is tucked away in a quiet corner with two desks each with a window over, direct access onto the garden and a door into the integral double garage.

To the first floor are 4 bedrooms, the master being of an exceptional size and double aspect with hand made wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms, one with built-in wardrobes and the fourth is a single bedroom/nursery. The family bathroom has been attractively refitted with a 3 piece white suite complemented by glass tiling and mirror fronted cabinets.

Manor House Court is a small private estate of just 11 properties conveniently situated within half a mile of Shepperton village and station (London waterloo is 54 mins) are within a comfortable half-mile walk. There are numerous bus routes close at hand serving the surround major towns, shopping centres and Heathrow airport. For the motorist, junction 1, M3 and junction 11, M25 are approximately 3 & 5 miles respectively. Adjacent is Manor Park that leads down to the river Thames and the historic Church Square with its fine Norman church. There are a reputable selection of public houses and restaurants within a short stroll and Shepperton village, with its traditional bustling High Street and mainline station (London Waterloo 53 minutes) are within 0.25 and 0.6 miles respectively.