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 elegant home is set in a popular development and offer spacious proportions over three floors. All residents of Lockestone have the benefit of access to 30 acres of private meadow land.

You are welcomed into the spacious entrance hall which has a wide central staircase. The formal living room has double doors giving access to the rear garden and a gas fireplace creates the focal point. This room opens up via double doors leading through to the formal dining room with views over the front of the property. Combined, these two rooms provide an ideal entertaining space.

The bright and spacious kitchen/breakfast/family room is situated at the back of the house overlooking the private rear garden. This room is another social space with French doors leading out to the rear garden, ideal for al fresco entertaining. The kitchen is well equipped with modern integrated appliances, Quartz worktops and sleek cabinetry. The utility room adjoins the kitchen, and provides access to the garden. There is also a study, guest cloakroom and access to the integral triple garage on this floor.

The first floor has a spacious main bedroom with a large en suite and generous built in storage. There are four further bedrooms which all benefit from built in storage. The second and third bedrooms also have en suite bathrooms. There is a family bathroom and a good sized laundry room.

Stairs lead up to the second floor which provides access to the gym which has s shower room and sauna. Adjacent to this is a spacious media/games room which could be used as the sixth bedroom. Additionally there is a separate loft area for storage.

Externally the property offers a landscaped rear garden with pretty borders and shrubs, a large terrace area extending along the rear of the property and a separate decked terrace to one end of the garden, perfect for entertaining. To the front is a gated carriage driveway, with parking for several cars and a triple garage.

The ground floor further benefits from a SONOS system throughout, and there is underfloor heating to the ground and first floor.