7 bedroom detached house for sale

Situated at the end of a secluded private road, this exceptional opportunity comprises part of the unencumbered freehold of Villa Santa Maria. Originally built in the mid-1960s and subsequently extended during the 1970s and 1980s, the impressive detached residence offers approximately 569 sq m (6,124 sq ft) of internal accommodation across eight bedrooms. Formerly a substantial family home, the property now presents significant scope for refurbishment and modernisation. The freehold also includes a detached double garage with workshop, a separate stable block, a swimming pool, and an associated pool house. The site offers considerable potential, whether through the restoration and enhancement of the existing residence or through a comprehensive redevelopment scheme following demolition of the current building, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. The property currently benefits from the following planning consents:- Planning Application Number RU.23/0256 - Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the construction of an outbuilding. Planning Application Number RU.22/1216 - Prior Approval application for an extension to the existing dwellinghouse to provide one additional storey. Planning Application Number RU.21/2075 - Two-storey and single-storey rear extension to existing dwelling.OutsideSet within a generous approximately 2 acre plot behind its own gates with mature trees and shrubbery surrounding the plot.SituationThe property is within close proximity to the historic town of Chertsey, offering an eclectic range of shops, restaurants and bars, and benefits from excellent railway and road links. Chertsey is a historic town and has a busy high street with a range of bars, shops, banks, restaurants and a station. The larger towns of Weybridge and Woking are easily accessible via road links. The area is well served with access to the A3, M25 & M3 for London, Heathrow and Gatwick. There are a number of well-regarded local and independent schools as well as an array of sporting and leisure centres as well as access to open countryside joining the River Thames. Property Ref Number: HAM-60242