House For Sale £1,050,000
Park Lawn Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13

Chic Victorian home that has been tastefully modernised throughout.

Description

Located within a quiet cul de sac close to Weybridge town centre and main line train station.

This stunning Victorian home offers the perfect blend of original period features and modern family living. From the moment you walk into the entrance hall you are greeted with high ceiling's and intricate cornicing. The kitchen/diner is a generous size with sleek modern cabinetry, wooden worktops and a range cooker. The living room which is accessed via the kitchen/breakfast room is centered around a stunning marble fireplace and gives access to the dining room which is flooded with natural light from an overhead lantern and French doors to patio and garden beyond. At the rear of the house is a modern study which could be used as a third double bedroom. With French doors out to the patio and a window overlooking the lawn this is the perfect place to unwind. There is a recently refitted family bathroom with utilities cupboard and a handy storage cupboard which completes the accommodation on this floor.

Stairs rise to the first floor where the landing gives access to two fabulous bedrooms. The main bedroom enjoys beautiful views over the rear garden from a large bay window. The high ceilings continue on this floor and are complete with ornate cornicing and ceiling roses. The second double bedroom is fitted with generous storage and has a bay window overlooking the front of the property. Completing the accommodation on the first floor is a stunning shower room with Mandarin Stone tiles and classic fixtures.

Externally to the front there is a driveway for several cars. The rear garden is the perfect place for entertaining friends and family. There is a large recently re-laid patio, generous lawn and mature boarders with shrubs and trees. An original 1888 wall serves as a beautiful backdrop.

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.

Square Footage: 1,528 sq ft