Gresham Mill by Linden Homes

Description

Gresham House is the first release of just 18 superior apartments located within GRESHAM MILL - A private prestigous development of 70 apartments and 18 town houses located in a natural island enclave surrounded by green fields, and offering scenic views.

Designed to complement the traditional gabled façade of Gresham House, the three-bedroom Chilworth Townhouses are arranged over three floors, with sheltered balconies, generous secluded gardens and private parking.

Modern, fresh and exciting, each home boasts exceptional accommodation in a contemporary layout, with an expansive open-plan kitchen/ dining/ family area on the ground floor linked
to the garden through double-glazed French doors. The formal living room, located on the first floor, opens onto a substantial balcony that overlooks the delightfully landscaped central
courtyard and the mill race, while bedrooms and bathrooms combine unprecedented luxury with superb views over unspoiled countryside.

Specification

With cutting edge technology seamlessly integrated into the design, high quality fittings and finishes are combined with an enduring passion for excellence throughout each home.

Designed to optimise luxury throughout every room, only the finest
materials and the highest quality brands have been selected for the
townhouses at Gresham Mill.

Each home is painted throughout in Dulux Gardenia with white ceilings, skirting boards and architraves, providing a timeless backdrop for contemporary family living.

From the fully integrated appliances within the modern kitchens, to the pristine white sanitaryware with chrome finish taps, and not forgetting the thick carpeting to the main living areas and bedrooms, the sleek granite worktops and splashbacks or the compact panelled radiators, every detail of these homes has been carefully considered.

General
– UPVC windows in grey
– Low energy double glazing
– Vicaima Oak printed doors with chrome furniture
– Rooms painted in Dulux Gardenia with white ceilings
– Skirting boards, architraves and door linings in Dulux gloss white
– Hall, living rooms and bedrooms fully carpeted
– Panelled radiators
– Gas fired central heating with efficient condensing boilers
Kitchens
– Custom designed kitchen units
– Granite worktop, upstands and splashback
– Under-counter one-and-a-half-bowl sink with chrome mixer taps
– Integrated brushed stainless steel finish double oven and gas hob
– Integrated extractor hood
– Zanussi integrated fridge freezer
– Zanussi integrated dishwasher
– Zanussi integrated washer/dryer
– Specialist designed lighting
– Karndean knight tile flooring
– Low energy downlights
Bathrooms and en-suites
– White Roca Contessa steel bath with wall mounted bath mixer
– White Roca Giralda wall-hung washbasin with chrome finish taps
– Clear glass bath shower screen
– Mirror above washbasin
– Karndean knight tile flooring
– Ceramic tiles half height around sanitaryware, full height
– around shower
– Roca Targa built-in shower with frameless glass sliding door
– White towel rail radiators
– Low energy downlights
Electrics, communications and security
– TV/FM points in living room, bedrooms and kitchen
– Telephone points in living room and bedrooms
– Smoke detectors
– Heat detectors to kitchens
– Wired for intruder alarms to be fitted by customer

Leisure facilities

An island enclave surrounded by nature

Cross over old Hipley Bridge and enter a different world: silent ponds, rippling brooks and gushing streams all punctuate these stretches of the River Wey water meadows. Swans glide effortlessly beneath cascading willow branches while ducks, coots and moorhens make their home among the reeds around the banks of the millpond, before the water rushes over the weir.

Amid this unique setting of blissful tranquillity, a rare opportunity has emerged: behind the lovingly refurbished façade of the old Gresham print works, Linden Homes has created a stunning collection of 70 apartments and 18 townhouses, with views over water or beautifully landscaped gardens and exclusive access to the 7.4 acre site.

An illustrious history

With water flowing through the weir at up to 40 miles per hour, it was inevitable that the site should be used for a watermill. First mentioned as far back as the Domesday Survey, a large mill is shown here on a tithe map of the 1840s and by 1894 the site was known as Woking Paper Works Ltd.

In 1896, Unwin Brothers Ltd (The Gresham Press) arrived in leafy Surrey. Established in London by Jacob Unwin in 1826, this family-run printing company prospered during the 19th century. While Jacob died at the early age of 52, his sons George and Edward continued in their father’s footsteps, moving the firm to larger premises in 1871. After further significant growth, third generation George Soundy Unwin relocated to a new site where the facilities were purpose-built for the company: the Saint Martha Printing Works (now Gresham Mill).

Pioneering electricity production using water turbines, and early adopters of iron presses and Monotype Compositors, Unwins thrived at Saint Martha’s, only leaving in 2007 due to a merger with another print works. After over a century of printing, bustling presses have finally stopped; now the tranquillity of the site can fully be appreciated.

A town with infinite possibilities

With an ancient castle, a modern cathedral and cobbled streets in abundance, Guildford is a little more than the typical market town. Named as one of the top ten places to live in the UK, it combines historic architecture – from chocolate-box almshouses to the imposing Tudor Guildhall – with traditional teahouses, superb shopping and an eclectic array of elegant restaurants and bars; almost every conceivable luxury high street name has a presence here, while its quaint side streets spill over with café seating and overflowing flower stalls.

Nestling amidst the rolling Surrey hills, Guildford’s sophisticated charms lie just six miles from Gresham Mill. As the county town, it is a prosperous community with an enviable reputation as a desirable place to live. Guildford also boasts abundant green areas, outstanding schools and wide selection of cultural and leisure facilities, including a choice of theatres, galleries and cinemas, the Spectrum Leisure Centre and even a Lido. There are delightful river walks and tree-lined parks, while the picturesque canal plays host to everything from narrowboats to canoes.

Local shopping

In close quarters

While Guildford might be where you ultimately enjoy socialising and shopping, it’s worth remembering the excellent amenities available on your doorstep. There is a limited range of local stores within a short distance of Gresham Mill, including a butcher’s shop, off licence, hairdresser’s and dry cleaner’s, while the village has its own Sainsbury’s local store, less than half a mile from the site (open from 7am-10pm). There are also a couple of pubs and the London House restaurant receives excellent reviews.

Woking has a wealth of shopping opportunities at The Peacocks Centre and Wolsey Place, and there is also a market open daily and a monthly farmers’ market. There is a Sainsbury’s superstore (as well as a Waitrose, Morrisons and Budgens, within two miles of the site). Culturally, the “birthplace of science fiction” can also offer a multiplex cinema and a major regional theatre for entertainment whilst The Lightbox Arts Centre is proving a popular attraction. There is also a superb selection of restaurants, cafés and bars, and excellent sports and leisure facilities.

Nearest schools:

• Kingfield School - Primary (0.5 miles) 
• Woking College - Secondary (0.6 miles) 
• St John The Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking - Secondary (0.7 miles) 

Transport links

Stay effortlessly in touch

Despite its tranquil atmosphere Gresham Mill is surprisingly well connected. The A247 (Kingfield Road) passes by the end of the private lane, while the B382 (Old Woking Road) is nearby. The busy town centre of Woking is just three miles away, Guildford is under six miles and Junction 11 of the M25, the M3 and the A3 are all within a 15 minute drive.

Woking railway station is around 2.5 miles from the site, offering direct mainline services to both Waterloo and Paddington: London Waterloo is the faster option, with trains taking just 28 minutes at peak times. There are bus services between Woking and Guildford from Monday to Saturday, with bus stops a short walk from the site.

For travel further afield, the site is located approximately mid-way between London Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Woking also benefits from a direct coach-link service to Heathrow, twice an hour throughout the day.

Driving directions

From M25
Leave the M25 at Junction 10 and head southbound onto the A3
Portsmouth Road. Take the B2215 Portsmouth Road to the A247 and turn right onto Send Barns Lane. Turn left at the roundabout at the end of Broad Mead Road and join onto the A247 High Street. Turn left after the Crown and Anchor restaurant and Gresham Mill is situated at the side of the weir on your left.

From M3
Leave the M3 at Junction 3 and head towards Lightwater/Woking on the A322. Turn left onto the A319 Bagshot Road, at the end of the road turn right onto Station Road (A3046) and follow until the road splits, bear right onto the A3046 joining up with Victoria Way. Turn right towards Woking town centre and take the next left down the A320. Keep left to join onto the A247 Claremont Avenue and turn left at the end of the road. Follow the A247 down to the High Street and bear left, turn right before the Crown and Anchor restaurant and carry on down to the weir where Gresham Mill is on your left.

Sat Nav: GU22 9LN

Opening hours

Marketing suite open daily between 10am to 5pm

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Tel: 01483 789636

About Linden Homes

Linden Homes

Linden Homes is a leading new homebuilder with a truly impressive brand, offering a distinctive and diverse product range of new homes and properties both in terms of house styles and specification. We are currently building houses and flats throughout the South East, South West, East Midlands and North East of the country.

Local expertise national awards - Over the past ten years our housebuilding companies have placed themselves amongst the best in the industry as a wide range of industry awards testify.

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