Gower Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

A spacious penthouse apartment situated in a luxury gated development.

Description

This spacious modern apartment is located within a luxury gated development where access to both the grounds and main entrance is restricted and controlled by a telephone entry system linked to each apartment.

The penthouse apartment is in a prime position within the building. Situated on the top floor, it benefits from lovely elevated views and enjoys the sunny southerly orientation and quiet aspect on to the communal gardens.

The front door of the apartment opens into the generous entrance foyer, with a skylight above, allowing the natural light to flood in. This spacious area is currently being used as a study. The impressive living/dining room is straight ahead with a fireplace providing the focal point and a balcony, where you can relax and unwind overlooking the communal gardens. The kitchen is fitted with modern appliances and a generous central island.

The principal bedroom has built in wardrobes and a luxury en suite bathroom. There is a further bedroom with an en suite shower rooms and fitted wardrobes. A guest cloakroom and hall storage completes the accommodation.

The property also benefits from allocated parking in the secure underground car park and additional visitor parking, from which there is lift access to all floors as well as a useful store next to the lift in the cellar.

Externally, there are mature, well-screened south facing communal gardens, generously planted with trees and shrubs.

Location

The Villiers is situated on Gower Road, in a sought-after residential area of Weybridge. It is convenient for the nearby amenities of Queens Road, with its shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants. It is also located within a mile of Weybridge railway station.

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.

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: 1,391 sq ft