Flat for sale in Whittets Ait, Jessamy Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13

Modern and contemporary apartment situated on the beautiful island of Whittets Ait.

Description
Built in 2007, this modern and contemporary apartment is situated on the beautiful island of Whittets Ait, at the point where the Wey Navigation and the Thames meet, all within 1 mile of Weybridge town centre.

Neutrally decorated throughout, the property consists of a spacious double aspect living area with Juliette balcony boasting river views over the Wey, modern fitted kitchen, double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and good sized bathroom.

The exclusivity of this development is preserved by electronic vehicular and pedestrian gates and the serene communal grounds include direct river frontage with views towards Shepperton Lock. The property has one allocated parking space.

Please note the internal images used are from March 2014.

Location
Whittets Ait is a small island accessed across a vehicular bridge at the end of a quiet residential road. Adjoining the rivers Wey and Thames, the area offers some lovely towpath walks and there is a boatyard and moorings nearby. The island has a landscaped park and there is a lock connecting it to the mainland with a pretty keepers cottage.

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.

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: 549 sq ft

Leasehold with approximately 99 years remaining.