Hestercombe Avenue, London SW6

“A bright south-west London home where the traditional meets the contemporary”

This beautifully reimagined four-bedroom terraced house lies on a sought-after, tree-lined street in Fulham, south-west London. Inside, period proportions have been thoughtfully balanced with mid-century and contemporary alterations. A series of bright and airy rooms is finished with a palette of rich walnut and pristine white surfaces, emphasising the natural light drawn in across three floors.

The Tour

The house’s handsome façade is bright and welcoming, with white-painted brick, sash windows and a wrought-iron balcony. A herbaceous front garden is set behind a low white-brick wall and matching wrought-iron railings, filled with lavender and seasonal planting, lending the house colour and scent throughout the year.

Entry is through an atmospheric entrance hall with original tiling underfoot and cornicing above. The plan opens to a bipartite reception room that retains a wealth of original Victorian features: two sash windows draw light deep into the room and a stone fireplace is a natural focal point. Solid oak flooring runs underfoot, and a neat archway softly delineates the two areas, lending a sense of intimacy.

From the hallway, a short set of steps leads down to the kitchen-dining room. Rich walnut cabinetry is set against veined Carrara marble surfaces, with Gaggenau appliances and a Quooker tap. A sound system has been discreetly integrated. A skylight above the dining area invites plenty of natural light into the space, while floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open seamlessly to the rear garden. A WC completes the ground floor.

An open-tread staircase is framed by suspended steel rods and rises to the first floor, allowing light to flow through the entire house. At the half landing is a bathroom with pale-coloured mosaic grid tiles, double basins and a bathtub. The principal bedroom occupies the front of the plan, with brushed oak panelling and built-in wardrobes bringing warmth and texture to the room. Sliding doors with fluted-glass panels conceal an en suite bathroom complete with stone-hued tiles and a walk-in shower.

To the rear, a bedroom is softly furnished with carpet underfoot and has a sash window overlooking the garden. There is also a study with a full-length built-in desk on this floor; a practical workspace.

On the second floor are two additional bedrooms. One lies under the voluminous mono-pitched roof with a built-in wardrobe, while the other is brightened by dual-aspect skylights and fitted with built-in storage. Each room has an en suite with a walk-in shower.

The basement provides a practical utility room finished with rubber flooring and additional storage.

Outdoor Space

The rear garden has been meticulously designed; a neat paving-stone border frames a landscaped rectangular bed, filled with a textural arrangement of lush planting. Around the garden, stock-brick walls rise to vertical wood slat fencing, lending the garden an enclosed quality and creating a wonderfully private atmosphere.

The Area

Hestercombe Avenue lies in the heart of Fulham, a short walk from the many excellent shops, bars, restaurants and cafes of Fulham and Parsons Green. Several green spaces are also within walking distance, including Bishops Park and Fulham Palace Gardens to the south, and Normand Park to the north. Also nearby is the Michelin-starred River Café, famed for its sophisticated take on seasonal Italian cuisine.

Other pubs in the broader area include The White Horse in Parsons Green and the much-loved Harwood Arms in Walham Grove. Just steps from the apartment are La Pizzica for Puglian dishes and The Fulham House Restaurant, known for its excellent brunches. There is a weekly farmers’ market at Bishops Park, and Fulham Palace is also close by.

There are several schools nearby, including All Saints CofE, St John’s Walham and Fulham Pre-Prep.

Transport connections are excellent. Parsons Green station (District line) is 10 minutes on foot, while Putney Bridge station is around 13 minutes away. Putney station runs South Western Railway services to Waterloo, and several bus routes serve the area.

Tenure: Freehold / Council Tax Band: G