Elmbourne is a large, double-fronted Victorian house in south-west London, overlooking the green expanses of Tooting Common.

This house was runner up in Channel 5’s ‘I Own Britain’s Best Home’. Owned by interiors stylist Catherine Woram and architectural designer Michael Bains, the house has been featured in many interior design magazines and is regularly used for Overlooking photo shoots including Designers Guild, The White Company, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis.

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Location

Situated between Balham and Tooting Bec in south-west London, the location is fantastic both for easy reach of the West End as well as south-east England. There is ample parking on the street (free at weekends) and easy access by public transport. The nearest tube station is Tooting Bec (northern line). The nearest airports are Gatwick (45 mins) or Heathrow (1 hour). The nearest shops are 5 minutes walk away in Balham.

The History

The Heaver estate was built in the late 19th century by Lord Alfred Heaver as large family homes, many of which overlook the common. With their red brick façades, decorative window panes and intricate wrought iron railings, the houses are fine examples of late Victorian architecture. The famous Tooting Lido, built in the 1920s, is a short walk away and the common also boasts tennis courts, a café and several ponds for fishing as well as weekend football matches for adults and children. Tooting Common is the largest open space in Wandsworth and there are wildlife areas, woods and paved walks.

The Accommodation

The accommodation sleeps a maximum of 12 guests in 6 bedrooms including a fabulous master suite with 20ft bathroom and walk-in shower area plus separate dressing room. The enormous modern kitchen extension with sitting area features a five-metre island unit, perfect for catering. The formal dining room enjoys views over the park opposite while the 34ft living room has two fireplaces and a library area for relaxing. For Christmas and New Year bookings, the house is decorated with a selection of trees (from white & modern, gold & silver to traditional style) in living and dining rooms, hallway decorations, mantelpiece decorations and diamante fairy lights and wreaths.

Ground floor:

1. Dining room with Victorian marble fireplace
2. Living room (leading to library area) with Victorian marble fireplace
3. Fully-equipped kitchen (leading to utility kitchen) with full height picture window to floor and fold-aside doors to garden
4. Cloakroom

First floor:

1. Bedroom with double bedand white cast iron fireplace
2. Shower room
3. Bathroom
4. Bedroom with king-size bedwith white painted Victorian fireplace, leading to dressing room

Second floor:

1. Bedroom with double bed and white painted Victorian fireplace
2. Bathroom
3. Half-landing bedroom with king-size bed

Top floor:

1. Children’s bedroom with 3 single beds and white painted iron fireplace
2. Bedroom with double bed

The Grounds

The garden (47ft x 35ft) features a lawned area, large tiled terrace area, patio heater, gas barbecue, fire pit with logs, concrete planters, potted and planted palms and outdoor lighting.

The Services

The following services are included in the rent:

1. Welcome hamper
2. Wood-burning logs for the living and dining rooms
3. Bed linen, towels, table cloths and napkins
4. Wireless internet connection

Additional Services

The following services are available on request for which there will be an extra charge:

1. Cleaning
2. Catering
3. In-house beauty treatments
4. The house can be dressed for specific occasions (by the interior stylist owner) such as parties, Christmas and holy communions

Things To Do

1. It is 20 minutes by tube to Oxford Street and the West End
2. Clapham Junction mainline station is 10 minutes drive away and provides easy access to:
   
   Wimbledon (10 mins)
   Hampton Court (20 mins)
   Richmond (10 mins)
   Windsor (20 mins)
   Brighton (50 mins)

Pubs & Restaurants

Various bars and restaurants on Bedford Hill approximately 5 minutes walk away.

On Bellevue Road overlooking Wandsworth Common (5 minutes drive away) there are numerous bars and restaurants including the Michelin-star Chez Bruce.

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Restrictions

• Minimum stay of 2 nights (minimum of 3 nights over Bank Holidays)
• Minimum stay of 5 nights over Christmas or New Year
• Sorry, no smokers
• Sorry, no pets