Springfield Meadows, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

A characterful Grade II Listed two bedroom cottage in the heart of Weybridge.

Description

Set 0.2 of a mile from both Baker Street and Weybridge High Street, this charming Grade II Listed two bedroom cottage has characterful features throughout such as exposed beams, diamond cut lead windows and original fireplaces.

Accessed via a pathway through the front garden, the entrance vestibule provides access to the double aspect reception room, which has a tiled floor and an original fireplace providing the focal point.

Through double doors is the kitchen/dining room which has a lovely country style kitchen, space for an informal dining area and a stable door leading to the garden which is decked and bordered by pretty plants and shrubs.

On the first floor are two bedrooms, the main bedroom has a feature fireplace and an en suite. The second bedroom has built in storage and a family bathroom completes the accommodation.

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: 958 sq ft