6 bed semi-detached house to rent

Melville Road, London SW13

Some houses check all the boxes. This one ticks them, then adds a few you didn't know you needed. A substantial six-bedroom semi-detached home on Melville Road, SW13, it's positioned right in the heart of Barnes Village, where village charm meets proper London living.

Arranged over four floors, the accommodation is thoughtfully balanced for family life and entertaining. The entrance hall leads to an elegant bay-fronted reception room at the front, retaining original period features that give the space character without feeling dated. To the rear, a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and family room stretches across the full width of the house, with large glazed doors opening directly onto the garden. Ideal for everything from weekday dinners to weekend gatherings.

The first floor comprises the principal bedroom with an en suite bathroom, plus two double bedrooms sharing a family bathroom. Up another level, the second floor offers two further bedrooms served by a generous family bathroom. The lower ground floor provides flexible additional living space: A large family/media room with patio access and steps to the garden, a utility room, and an extra bedroom with an en suite shower room perfect for guests, a nanny, or a home office when you need it.

Outside, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and offers a private garage at the end, suitable for off-street parking or additional storage.

The Location – Barnes Village at Its Best

Melville Road is one of those addresses that feels like a proper village within London. You're moments from Barnes Village's eclectic mix of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, plus the Duck Pond, Barnes Green (with its farmers' market and summer fairs), and the Olympic Cinema. The Thames towpath is a short walk away for runs, walks, or just clearing your head.

For commuters, Barnes Station and Barnes Bridge Station provide frequent services into Waterloo, while buses connect to Putney and Richmond for Underground links. Heathrow is easily accessible by car or taxi.

Schools in the area are among London's best: St Paul's School, The Harrodian, The Swedish School, and Ibstock Place, plus St Paul's Juniors, St Osmund's (rc), and Barnes Primary for younger children.

This is a home designed for real life school runs, dinner parties, lazy Sundays, and everything in between. If you're looking for space, location, and a layout that actually works, Melville Road deserves a viewing