Princes Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

Beautiful period home offering character and charm, located on a popular residential road close to the shops and restaurants on the Queens Road.

Description

Built circa 1820 but updated in more recent years, the house combines original features with modern living. The property is approached via a gated paved driveway with parking for two cars.

From the moment you walk through the front door this home invites you in. The impressive entrance hall is a key feature of the house and absolutely ideal for entertaining and welcoming friends and family into your home.

The living room retains original character, visible in the plaster detailing on the high ceiling, the characteristic sash windows and beautiful marble fireplace providing the focal point.

Through to the rear of the property is the kitchen/dining room with wood flooring and underfloor heating, fitted panelled units, an Aga with colourful in-set tiling and a sociable central island. There is an informal dining area with access out to the rear garden.

The guest cloakroom and cellar are both located off the hallway.

Leading up to the first floor is a stunning stained glass window flooding the landing with colourful light. The generous main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a feature fireplace. There are two further good sized bedrooms, one with views over the lovely garden, and a separate generous bathroom with underfloor heating.

Outside, the garden is well screened from neighbouring houses and there is a patio area ideal for al fresco entertaining. The rest of the garden laid to lawn is landscaped around the edges with mature shrub boarders. There is also an outbuilding which has been used as a home office.

Location

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.

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. These include ACS Cobham International School, Brooklands College, Cleve’s School, Feltonfleet School, Guildford High School, Hampton School, Heathside School, LEH School, Notre Dame School, Parkside School, Reeds School, Royal Guildford School, Sir William Perkins’s School, St. George’s College, Surbiton High School.

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 distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,780 sq ft