SURREY • KT15 1FQ STREETSCENE CGI TO BE SUPPLIED SURREY • KT15 1FQ Coombelands Gardens is a contemporary collection of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes in a peaceful, green setting, surrounded by mature trees and countryside. With easy access to the desirable towns and villages nearby, beautiful parks and Surrey Hills, plus good schools and amenities, this well connected location is a wonderful place to make your home. 1 A HISTORIC Captain John Bentinck and his son, William Bentinck SITE THE SITE OF COOMBELANDS GARDENS HAS A RICH HISTORY, WITH A FASCINATING COLLECTION OF OWNERS, GRAND HOUSES AND BUSINESSES MAKING THEIR HOME THERE. Originally agricultural land held When the estate came onto the by a yeoman family, the estate was market again in the 20th century, The Press showing the tudor style frontage with the social club bottom left Inside the printing factory bought in 1765 by naval architect it was bought by Percival E. Jones, Captain John Bentinck MP. a printer with three works in He had Ongar Hill House built Birmingham and one in London. as his home, which was worked He was looking for a site where he on by a bricklayer’s boy who grew up could amalgamate the works into to be the celebrated architect one factory, and build his vision of a Sir John Soane. model village for the print workers. Following Bentinck’s death, the The new print works started estate passed through various production in 1928, and Jones went owners over the centuries, including on to build homes, a social club and Mr Jeffreys, a well-known jeweller other amenities for the workers. to the Prince of Wales (later George During World War II, the print IV), and Sir Frederick Morton works and Coombelands House Eden, an English writer on poverty were requisitioned by aircraft maker and pioneering social investigator. Vickers Armstrong. Coombelands Coombelands House was built on House was finally demolished part of the estate in 1872, a large in 1961, by which point it was in Tudor Gothic style building that was poor condition, leaving a section typical of the period. of grounds that is now the site of Coombelands Gardens. Ongar Hill House Images courtesy of Chertsey Museum 3 PERFECTLY PLACED COOMBELANDS GARDENS IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR ALL YOUR EVERYDAY NEEDS AND CLOSE TO SOUGHT-AFTER TOWNS WITHIN THIS APPEALING PART OF SURREY. Addlestone town centre, with its train to London Waterloo in under shops, dining spots and railway half an hour. station, is just eight minutes from Coombelands Gardens by car. Chertsey is another charming town There’s a large Tesco Extra, with nearby, with its own museum, farm a café, post office, yoga studio, shop, riverside pubs and marina clothes shops and pharmacy, with boat hire available. Numerous plus a Waitrose in the smart new parks and waterways in this area Addlestone One complex. This offer plenty of places to enjoy modern centre is part of the some peace and quiet and space to revitalisation of the town, with a unwind. cinema, library, hotel, restaurants Just a 12-minute drive away is West and shops in an attractively Byfleet, a lovely local village known landscaped setting. for its boutique shops, good schools Weybridge, a historic town with a and green spaces. It’s just 8 miles range of well-regarded restaurants, from London Heathrow and on the independent shops and popular London mainline, allowing you brands, is just 14 minutes’ drive to make it to Waterloo in just 30 away – from here, you can take the minutes. Weybridge 4 5 STUNNING Oxshott SURROUNDS SURREY IS WELL-KNOWN FOR ITS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE, WHILE THIS PART OF THE COUNTY ALSO BENEFITS FROM A PEACEFUL NETWORK OF RIVERS AND WATERWAYS BRANCHING OFF FROM THE RIVER THAMES. Surrey Hills, AONB The River Thames Ten minutes’ drive from south of Coombelands Gardens. Coombelands Gardens, Chobham Chertsey Meads, 13 minutes away Common is the largest natural by car, is a glorious stretch of Nature Reserve in the South East wildflower meadow on the banks of of England, perfect for walks and the Thames. With its two children’s spotting wildlife. Its environment play areas and picnic spots, it’s a of lowland heath is one of the most lovely choice for a family day out. ancient and characteristic in Britain. For tranquil waterside bike rides A few minutes’ drive onwards and walks, the River Wey is easily will bring you to the magnificent accessible from Coombelands landscapes of Virginia Water, Gardens. Reach it in just 11 minutes Valley Gardens and Windsor by bike, then head south down to Great Park, while Wisley Common Pyrford or north to Weybridge and and the stunning RHS Wisley up to the River Thames. Gardens are only a 20-minute drive Chobham Common Wisley Gardens 6 7 Foxhills Country Club EXPLORE AT LEISURE COOMBLEANDS GARDENS IS PERFECTLY PLACED FOR YOU TO ENJOY AN ACTIVE LEISURE AND SOCIAL LIFESTYLE, WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL RANGE OF FACILITIES AND AMENITIES SURROUNDING YOU. Brooklands Museum For days out, there’s Brooklands Set in picturesque countryside, Museum with its fascinating this exclusive members’ club collection of vintage cars, features tennis courts, a spa, gym, motorbikes and aeroplanes, then two Championship golf courses, there’s exhilarating rides at Thorpe a swimming pool and three Park plus a range of watersports restaurants. Golf players are well at Thorpe Lakes. The Great catered for, with Chobham Golf Cockcrow Railway will delight Club, Hoebridge Golf Centre, visitors of all ages, while Weybridge Silvermere Golf and Leisure Recreation Ground and Brooklands Complex and West Byfleet Golf Community Park are the perfect Course to choose from. places to burn off some energy. There’s a stylish new cinema and For a more relaxed pace, hire a modern gym in Addlestone itself, boat at Chertsey Meads Marina, while the River Bourne Club in or take advantage of the luxurious Chertsey has a pool, gym and facilities at Foxhills Country Club. fitness classes. Foxhills Country Club Chertsey Meads Marina 8 9 TIME TO The Crown, Chertsey DINE WHATEVER YOUR DINING STYLE, YOU’LL ENJOY A HUGE MENU OF CHOICE LIVING AT COOMBELANDS GARDENS, WITH CAFÉS, BARS, RESTAURANTS, TEA ROOMS, FARM SHOPS AND PUBS ALL NEARBY. Find international flavours in options including Caspari Bar and Valentina, Weybridge Bachmanns, Weybridge Addlestone at Thai Yum Yum, Restaurant, Ohanas Café Bistro Beijing Restaurant and San Marco and family favourite Pizza Express. Ristorante, or enjoy American-style The Crown Hotel offers traditional dining at Smith & Western. dining, while The Kingfisher is a stylish stop for lunch, dinner Weybridge has plenty of options. or drinks by the river. The Farm Try The Old Crown pub for Shop, just outside Chertsey, is the traditional dining beside the river, perfect place for coffee, lunch or a or The Queen’s Head for a twist mouthwatering afternoon tea with on French brasserie classics in homemade cakes. a welcoming pub environment. Osso Buco serves exquisite Italian For a special indulgence, cuisine, while Cantina 41, Cote try The Manor Restaurant at Brasserie and Meejana Lebanese Foxhills Country Club, or Stovell’s, Cuisine offer tasty food in a a fine dining experience set in a convivial atmosphere. stunning 16th Century Tudor Chertsey also has a number of barn in Chobham. The Ivy, Cobham 10 11 SHOP IN STYLE RESIDENTS CAN ENJOY A RANGE OF DIFFERENT SHOPPING DESTINATIONS FROM COOMBELANDS GARDENS, WITH WEYBRIDGE JUST A FEW MINUTES’ DRIVE AWAY. Head to Weybridge for independent For serious retail therapy in boutiques such as Secrets Fashion historic surroundings, both and brands like Phase Eight and Windsor and Guildford are half an White Stuff. There’s specialist hour’s drive from Coombelands beauty store Space NK and Gardens. Guildford’s cobbled High Weybridge Sports for all your Street, alleys and arcades are home sporting equipment, while Neptune, to Anthropologie, Le Creuset, Weybridge Lights and Laura Ashley Mint Velvet, Cos, Gant, House of offer homewares and accessories for Fraser, Hobbs, Jo Malone, Loaf and all styles. For a special gift, Fleurs Oka to name just a few, plus brands Amanda sells beautiful bouquets, like Zara, Hollister, Levi’s, Mango candles and scents. and Muji. 12 13 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE COOMBELANDS GARDENS IS SURROUNDED BY A RANGE OF HIGHLY REGARDED STATE AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOR ALL AGES, MAKING IT THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR A FAMILY HOME. At primary level, there are Ongar For older children, there is a choice Place Primary School, Ottershaw C between Jubilee High School and of E Infant and Junior School, Sayes Heathside School and Sixth Form, Court Primary School, Darley Dene both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and the Primary School and The Grange newly opened Chertsey High School. Community Infant School, all of which are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, The independent sector offers while New Haw Community School further choice, with Sir William is rated ‘Outstanding’. Perkins for girls at secondary level and St George’s College, a co- educational school for children from nursery age to sixth form. 14 15 ROAD From Coombelands Gardens WEYBRIDGE 14 mins MAKING WOKING 16 mins CONNECTIONS HEATHROW AIRPORT 25 mins COOMBELANDS GARDENS’ PROXIMITY TO ADDLESTONE STATION AND MAJOR MOTORWAYS GUILDFORD PUTS IT IN A PRIME LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS. 28 mins WINDSOR Addlestone Railway Station is a If you’re driving, the M25 is 33 mins nine minute drive away, or can 2.9 miles away, which gives you be reached in 11 minutes by bike. easy access to the M3, M4 and A3, KINGSTON UPON Trains to London Waterloo take with their routes into London, from 52 minutes with a change down to the South Coast and THAMES at Weybridge station, or drive to out to the West Country.