A Capital Contender: Woodlands Road West named most expensive street outside London
Away from the stratospheric house prices found in many Central London streets, Woodlands Road West in Virginia Water is quickly becoming a contender for the most sought-after place to live. With house prices averaging £3.2 million according to Lloyds TSB, this exclusive road located on the Wentworth Estate in Surrey is reputedly the most expensive in England outside the Capital.
Indeed the latest Zoopla data reveals that over the past 5 years, the average property on Woodlands Road West sold for an eye-watering £3,148,333 with rents within the road’s GU25 postcode averaging £5,565 per calendar month.
James Wyatt, Partner of the leading estate agency in Virginia Water, Barton Wyatt, explains how Woodlands Road West can command such high house prices,
“It is quite simply a fabulous place to live. The privateroad is tree lined, the gardens wooded and a new car registration place recognition system has been installed so there is a feeling of real privacy. Some house builders make the mistake of building their new mega-mansions right at the front of these prime plots for all to see whereas buyers in this area want exactly the opposite – privacy and discretion.
“Home owners of Woodlands Road West be they royalty, celebrities or successful businessmen appreciate that their family homes is secluded and away from prying eyes yet accessible to shops, restaurants, schools and superb road, rail and air connections.”
Another real draw to the area is the highly acclaimed Wentworth Club only yards from Woodlands Road West. Wentworth itself boasts three PGA championship golf courses and the member’s only Clubhouse offers tennis courts and a health spa, not to mention a fine dining experience inspired by The Ivy and Le Caprice.
With a one-off joining fee of up to £24,500 and family membership costing £15,192 a year, the Wentworth Club attracts affluent society from not only Surrey but all over the world. James Wyatt, a Wentworth resident and Member, comments,
“The Wentworth Club is not only one of the finest golf and country clubs in England but also the heart and soul of the Estate. Offering a wide range of activities for all the family not to mention a vibrant social scene, the Club is always buzzing with members from all over the world adding an international flair.”
Two other factors keeping Virginia Water very much in the limelight are speedy commute into London and the choice of fine schooling. Direct trains hurtle into Waterloo in under 45 minutes making this an ideal commuter location and schools in the area are the finest you will find in the South East, be it the highly acclaimed state school Charters, public schools such as Eton College or the international institutions ACS and TASIS.
So if you’re looking for the perfect home away from the hustle and bustle of London then why not consider these stunning on the salubrious Woodlands Road.
Wilton, Wentworth Estate, Virginia Water £5,350,000
This wonderful family home is less than two years old and boasts the very latest modern technology including built in Sonos with speaker system throughout the house. There are four reception rooms including a grand dining hall, drawing room, study and TV room/gymnasium
Upstairs is a grand master bedroom suite with dressing room, en-suite including aquavision television. Six further bedrooms and six bathrooms. The property includes a self-contained staff flat comprising bed/sitting room, kitchen and bathroom set above a triple garage.
Carnanton, Wentworth, Surrey £6,950,000
Carnanton was completed in 2009 for the current owners by prestigious house builder, Applegate Homes. The property has been immaculately maintained and is now presented for sale in beautiful condition throughout.
As you enter the property, a grand staircase leads up to the first floor and galleried landing. The grand hall is a spectacular feature of the property. The principal receptions face the rear of the property as well as the enormous kitchen/breakfast/garden room, a superb area for the contemporary family lifestyle and informal entertaining.
On the first floor there is a very large master bedroom suite luxuriously equipped with mirror fronted wardrobes in the dressing room and an opulent bathroom suite. Three further suites are on the first floor with three further adaptable rooms on the second floor depending on the owner’s requirements.
On the lower ground floor is the main laundry room and a useful luggage room as well as the enormous garage, a car enthusiasts dream approached via a ramp down drive and an electric up and over door.
The whole is well enclosed by large laurel hedging and mature trees affording a great deal of privacy from the adjoining properties. The plot amounts to approximately 1.5 acres in all.
For more information please contact Barton Wyatt on 01344 843000 or visit www.bartonwyatt.co.uk.