Stunning Victorian mansion goes on the market in Wimbledon within serving distance of the home of tennis… but it’ll cost you
The six-bed £12.5m home has it's own private tennis court... as well as a swimming pool and TWO ACRES of land
A gorgeous Grade II listed Victorian mansion has gone on the market in Wimbledon, ahead of the infamous tennis championship which is kicking off tomorrow.
The impressive home is set in two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, and has ‘unrivalled views’ according to .
The six-bed property also has six bathrooms and six reception rooms – as well as its own heated swimming pool, lake, large driveway, garage and conservatory.
It is less than a 10 minute drive from the All England Tennis Club, making it the perfect base for players and fans alike.
Handily for any sport buffs, it also has its own private tennis court.
But it doesn’t come cheap – with a guide price of £12.5m.
The listing reads: “Prospect Place was an 18th century estate with formal gardens and spectacular views and what is now Prospect House was built in 1867.
“Acquired by the present owner in 1995, the house underwent meticulous restoration under supervision of the Edward Hill Partnership, the innate character of the building preserved and complemented by a traditional approach to the interiors.
“The grand reception hall with distressed limestone floor and wide oak main staircase is an outstanding feature of the house and leads to the two elegant formal reception rooms, the well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room and the handsome conservatory/sitting room.
“Upstairs, on the first floor there are three suites including the beautifully bright master bedroom with its elegant ladies’ bathroom, smart gentlemen’s shower/steam room and a custom-fitted hardwood dressing room.
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“There is also a separate ladies’ dressing room, and at the end of the corridor, also accessible from a separate rear staircase, a staff flat.
“On the second floor a large versatile studio room with reinforced floor is currently used as an office suite but could also be suitable as a play room, gym, billiards room or media room or could be sub-divided as additional bedroom and bathroom space.
“The principal reception rooms and bedrooms enjoy a bright southerly aspect with lovely views over the gardens and beyond towards the Epsom Downs.
“The grounds extend to almost two acres and from the rear enjoy spectacular panoramic views to the south.”