Summary - 40 SHORTLANDS ROAD KINGSTON UPON THAMES KT2 6HD
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Characterful three-bedroom family home near Richmond Park with garage and garden.
Three double bedrooms with period features and high ceilings
South-west facing garden with patio and scope to landscape
Full-size garage plus potential off-street parking
Open-plan ground floor with bay windows and parquet flooring
Single family bathroom only — may be tight for larger households
EPC D and Council Tax Band E — energy and tax costs above average
Solid-brick 1900–1929 build; insulation upgrades likely needed
Potential to extend, subject to necessary consents (STNC)
Set on a popular North Kingston road moments from Richmond Park, this Victorian three-bedroom detached home blends period charm with contemporary improvements. High ceilings, bay windows and a chevron-parquet reception create an inviting ground-floor entertaining space that flows to a well-proportioned south-west facing garden. A full-size garage and potential off-street parking add practical everyday convenience for family life.
The first floor houses a generous principal bedroom with fitted cupboards and a decorative fireplace, plus two further bedrooms and a single family bathroom. The current layout works well for families and offers clear scope to extend, subject to necessary consents, to create further living space for growing needs. Modern comforts include double glazing installed after 2002 and mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators.
Be candid about running costs and maintenance: the property’s EPC is rated D and it sits in Council Tax Band E, so energy and tax bills will be above what newer homes demand. The house is solid-brick construction from the early 20th century and may benefit from insulation upgrades if you’re prioritising energy efficiency. It’s an average-sized home on a manageable plot with landscape potential rather than a large estate.
This location will particularly appeal to families seeking strong local schools and green space on the doorstep — Kingston town centre, good primary and secondary schools, and excellent transport links to Waterloo and the A3 are all within easy reach. For buyers wanting a characterful family house with sensible modernisation potential in a very affluent area, this is a practical, long-term proposition.
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