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.

Description

Built in 1931, this wonderful residence is one of the original Tarrant houses located within the prestigious St George's Hill estate, benefitting from well-proportioned reception rooms and is well suited as a family home with spacious and flexible ground and first floor accommodation, adaptable to varying domestic requirements.

The inviting entrance hall gives access to the main reception rooms, including the double aspect drawing room with feature fireplace, study and formal dining room. The modern kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home and has extensive worktop space, modern integrated appliances and a social island/breakfast bar. Leading from the kitchen is a cosy sitting room which further opens up to to a double aspect conservatory with French doors leading out to the stunning gardens and terrace, which is perfect for al fresco dining. There is a separate utility room, cloakroom and integral access to the quadruple garage completing the accommodation on this floor.

On the first floor is the spacious main bedroom suite with a dressing room, en suite with dual sinks and two balconies which enjoy stunning views over the gardens. There are four further bedrooms, all of which benefit from built in storage. Two of the bedrooms have en suites and a family bathroom completes the accommodation on this floor.

Externally the house is approached via a secluded, large paved drive with a lovely landscaped turning circle. The beautiful landscaped south facing gardens wrap around the property and are well screened from neighbouring properties by mature trees, hedges, shrubs and plants. The heated outdoor pool and patio seating area are a focal point within the garden and is the perfect space for outdoor entertaining. There is a separate pool house with a kitchenette and two shower rooms and a separate garden store/workshop.