5 bed property to rent

Longfield House, Longfield Drive SW14

Set within one of Richmond’s most sought-after and peaceful locations, this beautiful house in Longfield Drive is presented within an elegant period mansion built in 1879.

The property perfectly combines historic charm with modern comfort, offering spacious, bright dining and family areas with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The private garden gate opens directly onto Sheen Woods and Richmond Park, providing exceptional access for runners, cyclists, and family walks, while within just five minutes’ walk there is a children’s playground with a large council-built climbing structure, a football pitch, cricket field, public tennis courts, and a bowling green. Sheen Lawn Tennis Club is also only a short stroll away across the common.

Despite its proximity to these amenities, the property enjoys a tranquil position set back from the main road, with its own private forecourt and parking for two cars, surrounded by mature trees and greenery that contribute to remarkably low pollution levels.

Longfield House offers an ideal setting for families, with residents given top priority for entry to Sheen Mount Junior School due to the building’s proximity, and within easy walking distance of both Tower House and St Elizabeth’s Junior Schools as well as two high-quality crèches. Richmond Town Centre and Sheen Village are both nearby and within walking distance, offering a wide range of shops, cafés, and restaurants, while excellent transport links provide direct connections into central London and easy access to Heathrow Airport. There are also two public golf courses and two private golf and sports clubs within a ten-minute drive, making this an ideal location for those who enjoy an active lifestyle.
The property benefits from a private garden area that is fully maintained by the landlord’s gardener at no extra cost, along with extensive communal gardens that include a dedicated children’s play area, allowing for privacy or the chance to socialise with other residents in a friendly community environment.

A modern electric vehicle charging point is available on a convenient pay-as-you-go system, easily operated via smartphone. The building has been carefully updated to achieve an EPC rating of C, thanks to high levels of insulation, secondary glazing with low-emissivity glass, condensing boilers, thermostatic radiator valves, and LED lighting throughout. With its blend of period character, contemporary efficiency, and an unbeatable position moments from Richmond Park, Longfield House offers a rare opportunity to enjoy refined living in one of southwest London’s most desirable locations.’

Council tax band: E
EPC Rating: C

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