Old Avenue, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

Elegant ground floor apartment in a converted period property with private entrance and garden.

Description

Located less than a mile to Weybridge station and the shops and restaurants of the Queens Road, Old Avenue House is an attractive period property, converted into five apartments and each with their own private garden space. The beautifully presented character property combines modern features whilst maintaining much of the properties original charm.

As soon as you walk through the front door the impressive tall ceilings and character features are immediately apparent.

To the right of the entrance hall is the spacious reception room with French doors leading to the private garden and fire place providing the focal point for the room. There is a separate kitchen/breakfast room with a utility area.

The double aspect main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room with dual wash basins. There are two further bedrooms, both with built in storage and two family bathrooms.

On the lower ground floor is the fourth bedroom which could alternatively be used as a study area, gym or play area.

This apartment benefits from a generous private garden, off street parking, garage and a gravel driveway.

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: 2,261 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 968 years remaining.