This three-bedroom architect-designed house in the tranquil setting of Weymede was built in 1963 – 66 by the renowned development company Span. It was designed by Eric Lyons, a celebrated architect whose work has been widely published and is still much admired today. Weymede is a sought-after collection of houses set amongst private gardens near Weybridge, a short commute (under 30 minutes) from central London.
The two-storey house has been recently redecorated. Many of the windows have been replaced with units similar to the originals. Views from the house are of landscaped gardens. Perhaps the most appealing room in the house is the open plan living / dining room which is a fantastically light, south-facing space that features hardwood parquet flooring and the original kitchen / dining room wall unit. There is a private garden at the back, which is bigger than most at Weymede thanks to this being a corner site, and there is also a nearby garage that comes with the property.
Weymede is one of the best located of the thirty Span estates. 141 houses can be found on a private 15-acre riverside site. The leafy, landscaped surroundings, most notably the large green communal spaces and riverside site (only for the use of Weymede residents), make an enviably attractive setting. Weymede backs onto woodland, to which it has private access, which leads to the historic Brooklands Museum. Regular events and festivals are organised by Weymede residents in the ground throughout the year.
Weymede is close to a range of supermarkets, shops and restaurants in Brooklands, West Byfleet and Weybridge. Brooklands Shopping Centre is very close and houses a variety of stores including a large M&S.
The A3 and M25 are approximately two miles away , leading directly into central London (distance 25 miles). Heathrow can be reached in 20 minutes and Gatwick can be reached in 40minutes and the coast can be reached in approximately an hour.
The area is well served by railway stations at Byfleet & New Haw, West Byfleet, Weybridge and Woking. Byfleet & New Haw is approximately one mile from Weymede and runs services into London Waterloo from 30 minutes. West Byfleet runs services into London Waterloo in under 30 minutes.
Span, which built thirty housing estates in the 1950s – 1980s, was of the few mass-housing companies that truly understood the value of good architecture and design. With the renowned Eric Lyons as chief architect, they built modern homes that maximised light and space. The landscaping of Span estates is also of particular importance, as can be seen at Weymede.
Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £89 per month
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