Description Doctor in the House: Teddington

In Victorian times this home was a doctor’s surgery, but there are no dingy waiting rooms here now, just beautiful colourful spaces which we adore. Perch on the window seat with a book, recline on the plush blue velvet chaise longue or chat with the gang at the dining table with its feature bowling hat lights in the gorgeous kitchen.

On warm days, open up the doors from here into the garden or wander outside and unwind on the sofa or in the sculptural metal chair. There’s plenty of room for all of the family to spread out in this lovely home. There’s a office space too, if you need to catch up on emails, as well as a desk or dressing table in every bedroom.

Out and about, there are plenty of eateries to enjoy nearby. Or go for a stroll in the 1000 acre Bushy Park, the second-largest of London's eight Royal Parks, around 500 metres away. It’s home to an array of wildlife, as well as the Diana Fountain, designed as a gift for King Charles to give to his wife Henrietta Maria in the seventeenth century. Hampton Court Palace is a ten-minute ride or just over a thirty-minute walk through the park.

Home truths:
*There's a handy utility room and pantry here
*Two bedrooms are set up as children's rooms
*Parking may be available on the street
*If you're travelling by plane, London Heathrow is the nearest airport – it's a twenty-five minute drive from this home