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. 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.
Description
This spacious three bedroom ground floor apartment has wonderful period features and is located 0.2 of a mile from the shops, bars and restaurants on the Queens Road.
All of the reception rooms are of fantastic proportions and create the perfect space for entertaining. The main reception room has high ceilings, a feature gas fireplace providing the focal point and double doors leading through to the light conservatory which enjoys views over the private garden, as well as French doors leading out to the patio. The kitchen breakfast room is a vast space with a range of cupboard space, modern integrated appliances and French doors leading out to the patio and private garden beyond, creating the perfect space for al fresco dining.
There are three bedrooms, with the main and second bedroom both benefitting from modern en suite bathrooms and built in storage. The third bedroom is currently being used as a study. A family bathroom completes the accommodation.
Externally there is a good sized private garden with a patio, Astro-Turf lawn with a feature water fountain and pretty plants and shrubs surrounding the border.
Additionally, there are communal gardens for all residents of Abbeville Lodge to enjoy, a private single garage with parking in front, full height loft storage above and allocated off street parking for two cars.