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On the market: Two-bedroomed apartment in the grade II-listed Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London

Two-bedroomed apartment in the grade II-listed Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London
Two-bedroomed apartment in the grade II-listed Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London

Not what you’d expect to be grade II-listed perhaps, but this two-bedroomed apartment in the Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London comes with some pedigree.

Two-bedroomed apartment in the grade II-listed Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London
Two-bedroomed apartment in the grade II-listed Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London

Parkleys was the first Span development by Eric Lyons, developments we have featured before. But if you missed them, essentially, this was a company that mixed good design and scenery, but with one eye on affordability.  All developments had a modernist outlook, perhaps down to the experience Lyons gained by working with Walter Gropius in his formative years.

Two-bedroomed apartment in the grade II-listed Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London
Two-bedroomed apartment in the grade II-listed Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London

Anyway, this first developments dates to 1955 and is recognised for its architectural significance, Its forward-thinking design also looks contemporary today – there might be some clutter in the photos, but clear that out and you can move in and find a great backdrop for your midcentury furnishings.

Two-bedroomed apartment in the grade II-listed Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London
Two-bedroomed apartment in the grade II-listed Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London

In terms of detail, this is a first (top) floor apartment with ‘attractive leafy aspect’, which has a main reception, opening to a second reception and kitchen (with in-built oven and hob). Also present is a bathroom with white suite, a main bedroom with built-in cupboards ands a second bedroom, also with built-in wardrobes. You’ll also find a shared exterior store/drying cupboard.

Two-bedroomed apartment in the grade II-listed Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London
Two-bedroomed apartment in the grade II-listed Parkleys development in Richmond, south west London

There’s an offer in, but it is still on the market. Expect to pay around £299,950.

Find out more at the Rightmove website

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