£9.95m - ‘A country, stately home in the heart of Battersea’

Those with £9.95m to spend are unlikely to let rising mortgage interest rates deter their property search.

This property on Surrey Lane for sale with Savill's Battersea occupies a central Battersea location with no sacrifice to privacy.

Set back from the road behind a gated driveway and large walled garden planted with evergreen oak trees, a paved walkway lined with pleached hedging leads to the entrance.

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Entry is to a grand entrance hallway with marble floors underfoot. Centred on an ornate staircase, an overhead dome floods the space with light.

To the right is a formal drawing room with high ceilings and large windows that frame views to the verdant front garden. To the left, a formal dining room decorated by a celebrated designer contributes to the vast entertaining space.

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At the rear of the property, an open plan kitchen with separate eating area and informal family room face south-west with rows of French doors offering easy outdoor access.

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A series of guest bathrooms, additional storage rooms and a second staircase occupy the remainder of the floor.

Upstairs, a spacious principal bedroom benefits from a dressing room and ensuite bathroom. An additional five bedrooms and four bathrooms - two ensuite - provide views over gardens on both sides of the property.

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Outside, dormer windows and a mansard roof to the house suggest a French manoir. Contained in its large walled garden, facing south-east, is a paved seating area, perfect for al fresco drinks, and the rarity of an outdoor swimming pool.

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The long drive and electric gates add to the privacy of the rear garden. To the front, a garage contains space for two cars as well as an upstairs suite with scope for use as a flat or home office.

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A few minutes' walk from the south-west corner of Battersea Park, the house is situated in a picturesque neighbourhood well-served by cafes, bars and restaurants.

Battersea Bridge and Albert Bridge provide rapid access to Chelsea and the King's Road, while Battersea Square and the co-educational preparatory school, Thomas's Battersea, is a short walk away.

Contact Savill's Battersea on 0203 402 1900 to arrange a viewing.