The Gerard Road Residence
Perks for the Parents
Modern amenities meet period features at this luxurious family-friendly home in Barnes, south west London. It sleeps 8. This home is a dream come true for parents, with plenty of home comforts, such as underfloor heating in the entrance hall, spaces for remote working, air conditioning throughout and electric blinds across the top floor, kitchen and dining room for any tired, jetlagged travelers. And when you’re fully rested and ready to work out, hit the top floor exercise room or go running around the plentiful waterfront paths and green parks in the area.
Why Kids Love it
Kids will love this fun family home, with its colorful play room and screen for cozy film nights. There are also 2 dedicated children’s bedrooms with a few books and toys. This leafy area is full of green parks for kids to run around. It’s 5 minutes’ walk to Barnes Green Common, where there’s a theater and pond, and 5 minutes to the open spaces and nature reserves which run alongside the Thames Path, together with the playground at Suffolk Road Recreation Ground. Explore the nearby WWT London Wetlands, where kids can spot rare birds and discover pond wildlife (under 15 minutes’ walk).
Things to Know
No pets, parties or smoking.The lead guest must be at least 25 years old. All guests will receive a rental agreement prior to their stay which you are required to sign and submit. This home is set over 3 floors with a fair few stairs. Two of the bedrooms feature a trundle bed, complete with pull-out bed underneath, sleeping 2 guests per room — ideal for children. There's a separate utility room where you'll find the washing machine and tumble dryer. Off-street parking is available on request.
About the Location
The house is nestled on a quiet residential street in family-friendly Barnes, south west London. The famous Thames Path is just minutes away and there’s heaps to explore in the way of leafy strolls, cozy cafes, and traditional pubs. The area is known for its glamorous local history for music lovers, be it a trip to Olympic Studios (recording home to London legends The Stones and David Bowie), or the iconic Bulls Head Jazz Bar. Barnes Bridge station is under 10 minutes’ walk, for train services into the city. Heathrow airport is around half an hour by car or 1 hour by train.
Accommodation Details
The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, set over 3 floors. You’ll find a large open plan kitchen/dining room, with glass doors leading out to the garden and a semi-separated living area and study. This ground floor also has a separate formal living room at the front and a small play room. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms: 1 queensize room and 2 children’s rooms with single beds plus additional single trundle beds. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and there’s also a separate family bathroom. The top floor boasts another queensize bedroom and an ensuite bathroom with separate bathtub. This floor also has a small gym.
Style Notes
Architecturally impressive. This beautiful home blends modern interior aesthetics (such as a glass ceiling, crittall-style doors and a contemporary square extension) with the historic bones of the property, seen clearly in the original bay windows and stained glass detailing. Soft tones and relaxing neutral tones complement the warming parquet flooring, while sleek contemporary bathrooms and industrial-style features in the kitchen bring the interiors up to date. We love the pretty front porch, the eye-catching modern art and the clever partition spaces in the kitchen.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Putney and Barnes, London
London's leafiest corner in the South West of the city is known for its charming village feel, green open spaces and riverside walks.
Also the starting point of the famous annual university Boat Race, this affluent area is home to a bustling high street of shops and restaurants, as well as countless sports grounds and the WWT London Wetlands Wildlife center. All this, and yet it's less than half an hour from the heart of the capital.
