Putney Riverside Haven (Garden)

River Thames Holiday Rental London

A wonderful 2 bedroom garden apartment which is situated on a quiet leafy street in Putney. The property has a stunning garden which backs on to the River Thames and is a convenient location for all of south west London - the museums of South Kensington are just a short tube or bus ride away. Putney itself has a great selection of shops & restaurants, but the glamour of Chelsea's Kings Road is just a short hop in a taxi or on the scenic number 22 bus. Putney is also a favourite during the Wimbledon Championships as an ideal base.

Situated just a few minutes walk from Putney Bridge Station on the District Line, this wonderful garden flat offers a quiet holiday home with the opportunity to stay in one of London's great waterside locations.

Accommodation
Garden flat only. The property comprises a generous living room, a stylish well-fitted kitchen, utility room, master bedroom with storage space on the lower level, a second double bedroom and a family bathroom. The property benefits from a stunning private garden with a beautiful decked sitting area complete with outdoor furniture. The private garden leads on to a larger communal garden which in turn leads up to the River Thames. There is also a small front garden and a parking bay for one car.

Facilities & Services
Heating is via central heating. The fully-fitted modern kitchen is equipped with an oven & gas hob, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. In the living area there is a flatscreen digital TV. WiFi is available at the property. There is an iron & ironing board available.

Miscellaneous
Electricity, heating, bed linen and towels are all included.

General Booking Information
Arrival / Departure can be on any day
Shortbreaks are available.
£300 pre-authorised to your credit or debit card as a security deposit is required.

Putney can be dated as far back as the 11th Century when first noted as a place for ferry crossings in the Doomsday Book. Putney continued to be small village on the banks of the Thames up until the 17th Century by which time it became an exceptionally fashionable area for the elite and wealthy of london to live. Putney had a number of very famous residents and most notably was a certain William Pitt (in 1798 the then Prime Minister) who lived in Bowling-Green House on the Putney heath. Putney Heath itself has a fascinating history being well known hiding and meeting place for notorious highway man as well as the duelling ground for the elite which often ended in the death of some very powerful men.

A number of fine homes lined Putney Hill and the north face of the heath, west of the Green Man. All of which are very grand and had semi-circular carriageway entrances and exits. These included Grantham House, the residence of Lady Grantham; Ripon House, Ashburton House and Exeter House, occupied by the second Marquis of Exeter. Dover House, was the seat originally of Lord Dover, afterwards of Lord Clifden. It was owned at the turn of the 20th century by the famous US financier JP Morgan.

During the 19th Century Putney became synonymous with the famous University Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities and has hosted the annual event since. Boating and rowing is very popular in the area and Putney Embankment can claim up to 20 thriving rowing clubs whom over the years have produced a plethora of Olympic champions.

By the turn of the 20th century and with the development and expansion of the the London transport network Putney became well known for its 'outsiders' who worked in the growing financial sector of London but whom lived outside in the leafy suburban surroundings.

What to do

• Fulham
• Chelsea
• Kensington
• Knightsbridge
• Putney Heath
• Wimbledon
• The nearby Wandsworth and Hurlingham Parks
• Local pubs The Boathouse and The Coat & Badge
• Tooting, Clapham and Balham
• Victoria & Albert Museum
• Natural Science Museum