Refurbishment and Restore Issue 15 2019 | Page 71

Beyond the entrance hall, linked by a broad internal door, a communal vestibule features an extraordinary cast iron fireplace , positioned midway from floor to ceiling. The explanation being that ceiling heights and floors had changed over the many years of use, but this listed fireplace was carefully retained in its original position. Seven of the eight apartments are accessed from the two halls, with two lifts running to the upper floors. The eighth property has its own independent front door. Finished to a superior specification, as befitting the Octagon name, apartments feature underfloor heating or traditional cast iron radiators and with the high quality marble, carpet and timber flooring, designed to enhance and reflect the period significance of Eagle House. Award-winning architects Michelis Boyd Associates were commissioned to create the internal spaces, with the brief to make them light filled, contemporary homes that sit comfortably with their Jacobean heritage. A full restoration of the fireplaces, staircases and oak panelling allow residents to enjoy period features in tandem with modern, high- tech living, with the latest home technology including a Control4 Audio System and integrated Heating & Comfort Cooling Controls. The Bulthaup kitchens feature bespoke white work surfaces and a range of integrated top of the range Miele appliances. One apartment also includes a private patio, whilst every resident will be able to enjoy the landscaped communal gardens to the front and rear of the property. Eagle House is located in the prestigious Wimbledon Village, just a stone’s throw from Wimbledon Common, providing plenty of green space for residents. The South London village enjoys a wealth of boutiques, restaurants and bars along The Village High Street, as well as a number of famous parks and sporting facilities, including the Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club and Royal Wimbledon Golf Club. The setting is ideal for commuters, with numerous bus routes servicing the area, and Wimbledon mainline and underground stations less than a mile away – residents can reach London Waterloo in just 19 minutes by SW trains. Eagle House is within 2 miles of the A3 which provides access into and out of central London (Hyde Park Corner 9 miles; M25 J.10 17 miles), with Heathrow airport only 17 miles away. The area is known for its great schooling such as Wimbledon High School and Kings College School. The Rokeby School is a 10 minute drive away. Prices from £2.25m. Viewings are by appointment only – please contact Octagon on 020 8481 500, or Knight Frank’s Wimbledon office on 020 8946 0026 to arrange. For more information, visit Octagon.co.uk www.refurbandrestore.co.uk - 71