Granville Road, St George's Hill, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

Beautifully presented family home in the prestigious St George's Hill estate with flexible accommodation and fantastic entertaining space.

Description

Set in an enviable position in the heart of the prestigious St George's Hill estate, this beautifully presented family home offers flexible living accommodation and fabulous entertaining space.

You are welcomed into the home by an elegant entrance hall which is a light and bright space with French doors leading out to the terrace along with a grand staircase with intricate detailing.

The hall leads to two good sized studies, both with built in bespoke cabinetry plus a guest cloakroom.

Steps lead down to the double aspect drawing room which is a formal entertaining space with French doors opening out to the terrace and gardens beyond. The stone hearth and wood-burning fireplace serves as a stunning focal point.

The large hall continues onto a formal dining room with gas fire, a beautiful wood-panelled TV room, and then to the heart of the home, the open plan kitchen. With its sociable central island and breakfast bar, relaxed dining space and generous seating area, this stylish space boasts top quality appliances including SubZero refrigerator drawers and a walk-in pantry. Three sets of French doors lead out to the terrace creating fantastic flow for al fresco entertaining.

Accessed through the informal living area of the kitchen is the indoor pool complex, refurbished in 2020, which includes a jacuzzi, steam room and wet room. Stairs lead from the pool area to a galleried exercise space and access to the first floor of the house, which is a convenient link to the bedroom suites. The pool complex benefits from large French doors opening onto the terrace and garden beyond.

Also to be found on the ground floor is the wine-room and side entrance hall with access to the practical utility room and integral quadruple garage with an additional staircase up to the first and second floors.

An elegant staircase leads to the beautiful galleried landing which provides access to five bedroom suites all complete with modern en suites and built in storage.

The double aspect main bedroom suite is of exceptional size and has a beautiful dressing room, a spacious en suite bathroom and enjoys pretty views over the gardens.

Also accessed from the landing is the galleried library area, which is the perfect spot for home work or reading.

Additionally, there is a large laundry room and storage cupboard on this floor.

The second floor has a further bedroom suite with a separate kitchen and bathroom. Set above the garaging, on the first floor, is a spacious studio complete with an en suite, open plan living area and a bedroom with built-in storage. Both of these spaces would be ideal for live-in help or for teenagers.

Set on a plot of just over 1 acre, the beautiful landscaped gardens are bordered with mature trees and plants offering privacy from neighbouring properties.

The outdoor entertaining space is a real feature of this family home. Accessed from the terrace at the rear of the property via turning stone steps is a beautiful outdoor kitchen and entertaining oasis. Perfect for year round dining, the electric roof and integral heaters allow you to use the bar, barbeque or gas pizza oven in all weathers.

The property further benefits from an exceptionally large driveway with parking for several cars.

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: 10,170 sq ft


Acreage: 1.05 Acres