A house on the market for a whopping £3million is a perfectly preserved 1960s time capsule.
When this property in leafy Richmond, south-west London, was built in 1968 Harold Wilson was Prime Minister, a pint of beer cost £1.70 and Neil Armstrong had not yet set foot on the moon.
And despite having been a home for 58 years, the decor and period furniture is enough to transport any would-be buyer back to the swinging sixties.
From the interior of the house, it it is clear the owners have kept and maintained many of the original features from when it was purchased.
Stepping in through the front door the 1960s styles are immediately obvious from the mahogany wood-clad ceiling in the hallway and well maintained period staircase.
The property is an upside down house – with some of the bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor and the kitchen and living room upstairs – which makes excellent use of the home’s expansive view of Richmond Park.
In the late 60s, bright colours such as turquoise, magenta and mustard yellow were all the rage and the influence of those trends can be seen throughout the home.
One of the six bedrooms boasts a blue colourway theme attached to an ensuite which contains a period piece pale mint sink and bathtub.
When this property in leafy Richmond, south-west London , was built in 1968 Harold Wilson was Prime Minister, a pint of beer cost £1.70 and Neil Armstrong had not yet set foot on the moon
The living room on the first floor with expansive views of Richmond Park. And despite having been a home for 58 years, the decor and period furniture is enough to transport any would-be buyer back to the swinging sixties
One of the six bedrooms boasts a blue colourway theme which was very much in fashion at the time
Venturing upstairs, the large reception room maintains a cosy aesthetic thanks to the wood ceiling and yellow sofas which create a warm and relaxing space – with the only sign of modern life in the space being a large flat screen television.
The kitchen is situated next to the reception and is filled with appliances that appear to be straight out of the 60s.
Back downstairs, the house also has a expansive game room with a large pool table.
The agent suggests the house is in need of modernisation but they add it is an exciting opportunity for any potential buyers.
The property is situated in Richmond – often named the best place to live in the country and one of the most desirable places to live in London.
It backs on to the park – providing breathtaking views.
But that desirability explains the expensive price tag on the home.
Stepping in through the front door the 1960s styles are immediately obvious from the mahogany wood-clad ceiling in the hallway and well maintained period staircase
One of the ensuites attached to a bedroom contains period piece pale mint sink and bathtub
Transport-wise, the property is just over a mile from Richmond train station which is served by the District Line and London Overground as well frequent National Rail trains to Waterloo.
And for schools it is in an excellent catchment with a number of respected state and independent schools.
Daniel Hutchins of Savills’ Richmond office said: ‘Cedar Heights is a one-of-a-kind home offering expansive lateral living on the doorstep of one of London’s most loved Royal parks.
‘Rich in character, the home beautifully reflects its 1960s heritage, with warm wood‑clad ceilings, expansive panes of glass, and an abundance of natural light throughout, as well as fantastic views over Richmond Park.’
