Rose Cottage Crabtree Lane, Fulham, London
Rose Cottage Crabtree Lane, Fulham, London A unique double fronted, detached cottage thought to date back to the late 18th Century, set in the middle of a quintessentially English garden. Accommodation Drawing room Kitchen/breakfast room Conservatory 3 bedrooms Study/ bedroom 4 Bathroom Cellar/basement room Storage shed and studio building Off-street parking Sensational garden savills.co.uk Savills Parsons Green fulham@savills.com 020 7731 9400 Savills Bishops Park fulhambp@savills.com 020 7578 9050
Introduction The property is a locally designated Building of Merit. It is believed to have been built in the late 1700s and to have formed part of Crabtree Farm. In the 1970s Rose Cottage became the Crabtree Gardens Nursery, established by Belita (Maria Belita Jepson-Turner,1923-2005) the celebrated Olympic skater, ballerina, dancer and Hollywood film actress and her husband James Berwick a film and television actor. In the 1980s the property was sold to the current owner. Description Rose Cottage is breathtakingly charming both in terms of its architecture and position. Whether walking or driving through the understated entrance gate, the first impression of the property is a striking one. The symmetrical facade is immediately visible beyond the front lawn at the end of a garden path. There is off street parking inside the entrance gate for at least one car. The reception space on the ground floor of the cottage is predominantly open plan, which is unexpected for a property of this age but, as such, it lends itself extremely well to modern living. There is a separate reception room/ study to the left of the entrance hall. The drawing room has an attractive original fireplace, which now houses a log burner. This area is open plan to the generous kitchen dining area, which has the character and charm of a farmhouse kitchen. The current owner extended the property by adding an attractive conservatory room, accessed from the kitchen/dining room, which allows all year round enjoyment of the splendid outlook onto the rear garden. Upstairs the accommodation is neatly arranged into 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom and third bedroom have views over the rear garden and the second bedroom looks out over the front garden. The third bedroom was an addition by the current owner but is every bit as characterful as the older parts of the house. The rooms at the front of the house on the ground and first floors occupy the oldest part of the building. It is thought that the cottage was extended to the rear at a later date.
The garden that surrounds the house is one of the most appealing features of the property. There are lawned areas, paved patios, herbaceous borders and an abundance of fruit and specimen trees. There is also a separate area for al fresco dining, under the shade of a mature grapevine canopy. Approximate Gross Internal Area: 163.5 sq.m (1,760 sq.ft) (Excluding Shed) Basement: 14.4 sq.m (155 sq.ft) Summer House: 32.6 sq.m (351 sq.ft) Total: 210.5 sq.m (2,266 sq.ft) For identification purposes only. Not to scale. The property has two outbuildings. The storage shed to the right of the entrance gate has planning permission [insert planning ref] to be replaced with a studio of brick and timber construction. There is a studio at the back of the rear garden which could be used as an artist s studio, playroom or summer house. Summer House (Not shown in actual location/orientation) Location Crabtree Lane sits within a conservation area and is accessed from Fulham Palace Road. The area benefits from proximity to the river Thames, which has a tow path running alongside it from Hammersmith to Putney Bridge. Bishops Park is one of the largest and most popular parks in the area and has recently undergone an extensive renovation programme, which included the addition of a children s playground. The park is also home to the historic Fulham Palace. Fulham Road, Parsons Green and Hammersmith offer a wide range of shops and local amenities, including excellent transport links. Not shown in actual location/orientation) The nearest tube station is at Hammersmith (Circle Line/ Hammersmith & City Line/District Line/Piccadilly Line). The area is well served by a variety of nursery and prep schools. Additional Information Freehold London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham EPC = E Please note there are restrictive covenants associated with this property. Please ask for further information. Basement Ground Floor First Floor Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 18/05/15 AB. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.