Summary - Thrifts House, London Road SG12 9QU
7 bed 6 bath Detached
Spacious family home with pool and extensive entertaining space close to transport.
7-bedroom period home with extensive renovation and modern extensions
Approximately 2 acres of private landscaped grounds and west-facing garden
Spectacular open-plan kitchen/dining/family room with bi-fold doors
Swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, cinema, games room and gym
Private electric gates, large driveway, and substantial garage parking
EPC rating E; oil-fired heating may increase running costs
Slow broadband speeds in the area
Double glazing installed before 2002; council tax very expensive
Thrifts House is an exceptional seven-bedroom period residence set within about two acres of private, landscaped grounds. The house has been meticulously renovated and extended to combine original Victorian character—high ceilings and formal reception rooms—with a striking contemporary east wing. Principal rooms open directly to a west-facing terrace, swimming pool and outdoor kitchen, creating an easy flow for family life and entertaining.
Accommodation spans approximately 8,674 sq ft and includes a grand reception hallway, three formal reception rooms, study, and a spectacular open-plan kitchen/dining/family room with bespoke handmade joinery and premium integrated appliances. The modern east wing provides a dual-aspect morning room, guest suite, cinema, games room, gym and substantial utility with internal access to the large garage. The principal suite benefits from a dressing room and luxurious en-suite; several further bedrooms also have en-suite facilities.
Practical strengths include private electric gates, a generous driveway with ample parking, and direct garden access from principal rooms. Commuters have convenient rail links nearby and a range of well-regarded schools within easy reach, making this house suitable for large families and households needing significant entertaining space.
Notable considerations: the property’s EPC rating is E and heating is oil-fired via boiler and radiators—factors that may affect running costs and future upgrades. Broadband speeds are slow in the location. Double glazing was installed before 2002 and may not meet current thermal standards. Council tax is very expensive. These are important practical points to weigh alongside the home’s size, plot and finish.
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