About this property
Designed for both formal entertaining and comfortable family living, this outstanding home combines space, elegance and practicality in an exceptional setting, all set on a plot of approximately 1.34 acres.
Approached through electric wooden gates, a sweeping driveway leads to a central turning point and then onto a cobbled parking area. The concealed triple garage ensures a seamless exterior elevation.
Internally, impressive ceiling heights and wood floors showcase perfectly the high-quality craftsmanship with modern functionality. The spacious panelled entrance hall has a vaulted atrium with all the main reception areas leading off it through full height, 2.7 meter tall doorways.
The large double-aspect drawing room enjoys coffered ceilings, concealed mood lighting, bespoke cabinetry, and herringbone wood flooring as well as direct garden access.
The formal dining room features a curved bay window, overlooking the planted private courtyard, while the TV room includes triple doors to the gardens and also boasts luxurious built-in display joinery.
The enormous kitchen/breakfast room with large family area is fitted with a hand-painted country-style kitchen and a breakfast bar for informal dining. Sliding Crittall-style doors open onto the afore mentioned walled Mediterranean courtyard which is beautifully landscaped with paved and brick terracing.
The lawned rear garden, with its loggia overlooking the outdoor pool, can also be reached through sets of large sliding doors.
A sweeping staircase with polished wooden hand rail and steps juxtaposes effortlessly with the wrought iron spindles leading to the first-floor landing. The central, double height atrium is flooded with natural light during the day and light in the evenings by the coffered ceiling and wall lights inset to the panelling.
The main bedroom suite has a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens with an adjoining fully fitted dressing room featuring full height wardrobes and a jewellery display cabinet. The luxurious en suite bathroom has a double-ended bath, bespoke fitted vanity units, walk-through double shower and separate WC.
The main body of house features four additional spacious double bedroom suites, each with en suite bathrooms and fitted wardrobes.
Additional features include underfloor heating throughout, air conditioning, Control4 automation, a utility and boot room with separate entrance, and a one bedroom staff apartment above the garaging with a separate laundry and comms room.
The house is surrounded by the meticulously landscaped gardens which are planted out with specimen tress and colourful shrubs. These are all lit for evening lighting and supported by an irrigation system. The main rear lawn enjoys a south and west aspect, resulting in all day and evening sun.
Local information
- 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. 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.
Additional information
- STGHRA – Charge TBC
- EPC Rating: B
- Tenure: Freehold
- Council Tax Band: TBC
