Kings Road, Richmond, Richmond Upon Thames

Richmond is one of London's most desirable places to live. Yet for those seeking a house of genuine scale, it can present an unexpected dilemma.

Beautiful homes are plentiful. Homes of this stature are not.

Many buyers eventually find themselves looking further afield. Ham. Petersham. Cobham. More house. Less Richmond.

Set behind a sweeping carriage driveway, with one of the broadest frontages on Kings Road, this substantial detached house extends to more than 4,500 sq ft, making it one of the largest homes to come to market in central Richmond in recent years.

The scale hits you instantly. This is not simply a large house. It is a house that delivers the sort of space many buyers assume they'll find in Richmond, only to discover how rarely it exists. It’s lateral: you do not have to climb 5 floors from basement to top floor bedrooms. Your living space is all on ground level opening onto a wide south facing garden that totally befits the scale. Lawned and perfect for picnics, parties and pingpong!

At its heart is a vast kitchen/family room, while a series of reception rooms, a substantial annex and six bedrooms reinforce what sets this house apart: genuine space.

Upstairs, in the East wing (rarely encountered in Richmond) you will find the principal suite. In truth, it's one of the largest we've ever seen. The West wing also provides a wonderful suite.

Richmond offers many exceptional houses. Opportunities like this are far more rare.

If your search is taking you beyond Richmond in pursuit of more space, here's a compelling case to look again.