White Knights Road, St George's Hill, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

A substantial family home located in a secluded position within the exclusive St George's Hill estate.



Description

Built in 1928, this wonderful residence is one of the original Tarrant houses, with limed oak throughout, exposed beams and crittle windows.

This family home has charm and character all the while offering flexible accommodation to cater to the needs of modern family life.

You approach The Spinney via a long private gravel driveway which provides parking for several cars and has colourful plants, shrubs and a central water feature (which is currently not in use).

The ground floor accommodation comprises a triple aspect elegant reception room which is flooded with natural light and is a fabulous space for entertaining family and friends.

There is a formal dining room which enjoys stunning and peaceful views over the garden through the large bay window. The kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home with a beautiful country style Clive Christian kitchen complete with a central island, an abundance of cupboard storage and a wide range of integrated appliances. There is an informal dining area with a pretty bay window and French doors which leads out to the outdoor pool and gardens beyond.

Leading from the kitchen/breakfast room is the family room perfect for relaxing with a stunning vaulted ceiling and access to the outdoor dining area and pool. In addition to a formal study there is a spacious utility area and leisure facilities including a sauna and changing area. Above here is a large games room, bedroom and a bathroom, creating the perfect space for live in help or teenagers. You can also access the integral double width and length garage from the ground floor, which further provides access to the wine cellar.

A grand oak staircase leads to the spacious landing providing access to all of the bedrooms on this floor. The triple aspect main bedroom suite enjoys pretty views overlooking the gardens, has a large en suite and a spacious dressing room, which could easily be converted into an additional bedroom. There are a further three bedrooms, one with an en suite and a family bathroom.

From the landing, stairs rise to the second floor which has a good sized bedroom, en suite and an abundance of storage space.

The Spinney has a separate one bedroom cottage situated away from the main house, which would be perfect for a nanny or live-in help. There is an open plan reception room, separate kitchen, bathroom and a spiral staircase leading to the spacious mezzanine bedroom. A patio area with a private courtyard garden leads from the reception room.

The beautifully manicured gardens are a real feature of this home with a large lawned area bordered with mature shrubs and trees offering further privacy from neighbouring properties in what is already a secluded position. There is also a pretty pond and an outdoor pool with a jacuzzi. There is a large terrace which features a covered dining area, creating the perfect space for entertaining on sunny days.

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: 8,724 sq ft