5 bedroom detached house for sale

Versatile family home offering flexible accommodation with wonderful views.

Description

Cu Chulainn is an exquisite family home located within the prestigious St Georges Hill private gated estate, renowned for its 24-hour security and exclusivity. Designed and built by the current owners, this lovely family home is set in a commanding position that offers unrivalled views.

Upon entering the ground floor, you are greeted by a grand dual-aspect drawing room, which seamlessly flows into a beautiful conservatory. This space features doors that open onto a side terrace and the outdoor pool area, creating an ideal setting for entertaining.

From the entrance hall is also access to the study, a formal dining room, and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large family room, which was previously used as the indoor pool but was modified and covered over to create the now family room. The ground floor also includes a versatile playroom or second home office, a utility room, and a secondary staircase providing separate access to the first floor.

On the first floor, the spacious main landing leads to three well-appointed bedroom suites and a family bathroom. The dual aspect principal bedroom suite is a wonderful space, featuring a dressing room with an abundance of storage and a spacious en suite bathroom. Additionally, there is an cosy library/music room, as well as the second and third bedroom, each with its own en suite bathroom. The secondary staircase offers convenient access to these rooms.

Externally, the property boasts beautifully landscaped grounds that offer privacy and a variety of inviting spaces to enjoy the sunny aspect and stunning views across different levels.

The pool and Jacuzzi area, situated on the side of the house, benefit from a desirable south-western orientation and include a pool house and a gym or studio located above.

A standout feature of the grounds is the pavilion at the top of the gardens. This area provides panoramic views and includes a living room with a log burner, two bedrooms, and a bathroom, making it an ideal spot to work-from-home or hosting guests.

The property also features a large driveway with ample parking for several vehicles, in addition to a triple garage.

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. 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: 6,641 sq ft