5 bedroom detached house for sale

A well presented family home set in an elevated position in the heart of the prestigious St George's Hill estate.

Description

This delightful family home caters for the modern family with flexible accommodation and superb entertaining space, set in a prime elevated position within the prestigious St George's Hill estate.

You are welcomed into the home by the paneled entrance hall which gives access to the reception rooms on the ground floor. There is a generous study to the front of the property, a large sitting room with dual aspect views over the garden and a family room which also overlooks the garden and a guest cloakroom. The kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home and boasts a real chefs kitchen with a range of cabinetry and appliances including a range cooker. The dining area overlooks the manicured lawns beyond. Off the kitchen are two generous pantries, an additional cloak room and a dining room. Accessed off the dining room is the octagonal garden room which enjoys views of the garden from every window making this the perfect space for entertaining. There is a also a utility room with access to the garage on this floor.

Stairs rise to the first floor where you will find the generous main bedroom suite with well equipped his and hers dressing rooms and a modern en suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms with modern shower rooms and dressing areas and a fourth bedroom with en suite completes the accommodation on this floor.

The second floor comprises a guest suite complete with shower room and fitted storage and a separate TV/games room which is currently being used as a gym.

Externally, a terrace extends along the rear of the property with French doors leading from all of the reception rooms out to this space, creating the perfect area for al fresco dining. The manicured lawns are lined with an abundance of mature trees and shrubs and elevated views extend over the countryside and beyond. Set away from the main house is a heated outdoor pool, surrounded by a terrace creating the perfect spot for entertaining family and friends on sunny days.

Location

St George’s Hill is internationally renowned as one of the most sought-after private estates in England. Access on to the private, gated estate is controlled 24 hours a day by the estate’s security personnel and is restricted at all times. St George’s Hill is set in some 900 acres and features a private championship standard golf course and a separate private tennis and squash club. The tennis club is one of the foremost racquet sports clubs in England, with 30 grass and all-weather tennis courts, two indoor courts and four squash courts. The tennis club also has a 20 metre indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped gym and a restaurant and bar.

In addition to the on-site sporting facilities, there are many other challenging golf courses locally including Burhill, Wisley, Woking, Foxhills, Queenwood, Worplesdon and West Hill. Racing is available at Sandown Park, Ascot, Epsom and Windsor. Polo can be enjoyed at Guards Polo Club and The Royal Berkshire Polo Club.

St George’s Hill offers an ideal location for families looking for security and privacy and there are several English and International schools in the area including Reeds School, St George’s College and The ACS International School at Cobham. Weybridge and the surrounding area has a variety of Ofsted rated good and outstanding primary and senior schools in both the private and public sectors, providing education from nursery through to 6th form and also a very popular 6th form college.

Located on the South bank of the rivers Thames and Wey where the two rivers meet, Weybridge is an historic town that dates back to the Iron Age. Originally named after the wooden bridge over the river Wey used by pilgrims to the Chertsey Abbey, in the last 100 years Weybridge has become known for its aspirational, innovative and creative residents. Each generation leaving their legacy to the town through its own style of properties and industry.

There was once a royal palace in Weybridge that was used by Henry VIII and his wives, as well as other Kings and Queens. Today, Oatlands Park Hotel is all that remains of the royal estate. You can still find reminders of the original palace in and around Weybridge.

In more recent history, Weybridge was a magnet for motor enthusiasts, as it was home to Brooklands Race Track, some of the track still remains. The river Wey cuts through the Brooklands site. If you wanted to catch some racing without paying, you would take a punt up the river. This was apparently the origin of the phrase “punters”. Today you can visit Brooklands Museum and Mercedes Benz World at the site.

Privacy, space and accessibility, an abundance of sports and activities and excellent schools makes Weybridge the perfect location for those who enjoy a variety of interests and passions.

There are many water sports on the Thames: paddle boarding; kayaking; rowing; sailing and wild water swimming are among the most popular. Weybridge also has many clubs for children and adults: tennis; rugby; football; creative arts; horse riding; dance and more.

With several restaurants, pubs and local markets as well as independent and chain cafés the town is well served for a variety of excellent food and drink, just right for your formal and informal occasions. A particular local favourite is The Waverley, a chic steak and seafood restaurant with cocktail bar. With cinemas, theatres, local art galleries, museums and historic houses and gardens nearby, there is never a shortage of things to do.
The town is near junction 11 of the M25 and is on a fast train line into London Waterloo. Journey time from 31 minutes.

Please note all distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,800 sq ft



Additional Info

Please note there is a Klargester water treatment plant. Emptied twice each year and serviced once with a contract.