6,950,000

Old Essex House is a five bedroomed rare Grade II listed home in the heart of Barnes Village, believed to date from the late 16th century and reputedly once owned by the Earl of Essex.

A rare and historic five-bedroom village house dating back to the late sixteenth century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth l, offering exceptional character and scale in the heart of Barnes.

Beautifully restored and thoughtfully extended, it offers elegant, character filled accommodation, that blends historic charm with refined modern family living

This fine Grade II listed residence provides beautifully arranged living accommodation, complemented by a large southerly-facing garden and private off-street parking.

Arranged over three floors, the house offers impressive lateral space, particularly across the ground floor, creating wonderfully proportioned reception areas ideal for both family living and entertaining.

The property is approached via a charming courtyard garden, which also provides secure off-street parking for three to four cars. To the rear lies a magnificent southerly-facing garden, principally laid to lawn with mature borders and generous patio areas, perfectly suited to al fresco dining and summer entertaining.

Internally, the ground floor opens into a grand wood-panelled entrance hall, leading to an elegant drawing room and a contemporary reception/family room with folding glass doors onto a secluded patio.

The formal dining room is particularly striking, featuring an impressive fireplace and intricate sixteenth-century oak leaf roundels within the ceiling decoration.

A Mark Wilkinson kitchen/breakfast room enjoys dual aspects over the garden and terrace, with bi-folding doors providing seamless indoor–outdoor flow. A media room, cloakroom and utility room complete this level.

The first floor features a principal bedroom with en suite, three further generously proportioned bedrooms (one also benefiting from en suite facilities), and a well-appointed family bathroom.

The lower ground floor provides an additional bedroom suite, a dedicated cinema area and bar, together with access to a private courtyard garden, creating an excellent space for guests, leisure and entertaining.