Hill House Drive, St George's Hill, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

A magnificent family home set in one of the most sought after locations on St George's Hill in a secluded yet elevated position.

Description

Stunning mansion with generous family accommodation, traditional features, high ceilings and an indoor swimming pool.

You enter into an impressive circular entrance hall. Either side are two studies fitted with bespoke furniture. The elegant drawing room, to the rear of the property, leads through to the dining room with a large bay window and both have doors out to the terrace.

The classic kitchen/breakfast room is extensively fitted and flows freely into the orangery. With outdoor entertaining in mind five sets of double doors open out to the terrace, making this the ideal space for al fresco dining.

There is a side entrance where the walk-in pantry, laundry room and secondary cloakroom is situated.

The staircase leads up to the galleried landing with a striking chandelier which provides the focal point. The impressive main bedroom suite which runs the width of the property at the rear comprises two bespoke fitted dressing rooms, two luxury en suites and a balcony overlooking the rear garden and views beyond. Four further bedroom suites complete the accommodation on this floor.

A true feature of this property, on the lower ground floor, is the indoor swimming pool complex complete with a sauna, steam room, and changing facilities. Bi-fold doors lead out from the pool to the gardens. In addition there is a bar and separate gym/dance studio on this floor.

There is extensive garaging and separate access to the generous staff flat with open plan kitchen/living rooms and two bedrooms suites.

The elevated sun terrace extends from the ground floor of the property with stunning views and pathways down to a lower terrace with access to the pool. Further steps lead down to the lawned garden which is well screened with mature trees and shrub borders.

Please note the images used are from June 2021.

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: 13,093 sq ft


Acreage: 1.5 Acres