London's bucolic spot sees a renowned architect's house, part of a limited portfolio, hit the market – a creation that includes the world-famous MI6 building.
## Drum House: A Modern Masterpiece in Petersham Up for Sale
A distinctive property designed by Sir Terence Farrell, the architect behind landmarks like the MI6 Building and Charing Cross Station redevelopment, is now on the market for £9 million. Known as Drum House, this architectural marvel is nestled in a dreamy part of London, bounded by the River Thames on one side and Richmond Park on the other, and dotted with landmarks such as London's last remaining polo club, Ham House, and Petersham Nurseries.
Drum House, clad in aluminum and listed by Historic England, boasts a T-shaped plan that includes a main house and a drawing room that protrudes, dividing the garden into two separate areas. The house is known for its huge open spaces, with extensive use of glass walls to allow natural light and views of the garden.
The main house features a kitchen-breakfast room that is nearly 50 feet long and includes an Officine Gullo cooker, reflecting a blend of modernity and functionality. The gardens, designed by John Sallis Chandler, a winner of multiple RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medals, include a herb garden, vegetable patch, lawns, and trees, some of which are shaped into geometric forms like cubes.
The property includes five bedrooms, with three having en-suite bathrooms, and all bedrooms look out over the garden. In addition to the main house, Drum House includes a media room, gym area, wine room, and a generous parking area. A swing seat is another charming feature of the garden, adding to the property's appeal.
Drum House is located in an area with great schools, beautiful countryside, and easy access to central London. Toby Keel, the Digital Director of the platform responsible for running the website and social media channels since 2016, writes about property, cars, lifestyle, travel, and nature, and has penned an article about this unique property.
Sir Terence Farrell, despite being known for urban developments, also designed a few residential properties, including 125, Park Road (aka the Park Road Apartments) and the apartment within a former Spitfire factory.
For those interested in acquiring this modern masterpiece, Drum House is for sale at £9 million.
This contemporary architectural masterpiece, Drum House, provides an opportunity for interested individuals to invest in a property designed by Sir Terence Farrell, known for his work on iconic landmarks like the MI6 Building and Charing Cross Station redevelopment. The property, with its home-and-garden area designed by John Sallis Chandler, who has won multiple RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medals, offers a lifestyle that seamlessly blends modernity with natural beauty, as it sits amidst Petersham's peaceful surroundings and notable landmarks. With a price tag of £9 million, Drum House also boasts real-estate features such as five bedrooms, extensive living spaces, and unique amenities like a media room, gym, wine room, and a charming swing seat in the garden.
