Torrington Mews, Weybridge - Local Area

A superbly designed base for commuters and young families

These high-quality three and four bedroom townhouses enjoy easy access to London and nearby river walks and sports. Torrington Mews provides the perfect opportunity for young families to benefit from the cosmopolitan lifestyle offered by Weybridge and the peace of mind and luxury of a brand new Banner home.

Many Surrey towns are popular locations for London commuters and young families but Weybridge stands out.

This thriving town offers cafés, restaurants, boutiques and a Waitrose supermarket, but what makes it really special is the tranquillity offered by the two rivers – the Wey to the west and the Thames to the north. Each brings calm and beauty to local walks and rowing and canoeing for the adventurous. Walton on Thames, just a short walk away, offers a great selection of restaurants and cafés by the river and the newly opened Heart Shopping Centre is full of high street names.

The London commute from here is effortless. Walton on Thames station has a direct train connection to London Waterloo which takes around 30 minutes. For journeys by car, the M25 and M3 motorways are in easy reach, and London Heathrow and Gatwick airports are both close at hand.

There are three golf courses on the doorstep, including the famous St George’s Hill Club. Tennis, cricket, football and rugby enthusiasts are well served with clubs and gyms. Torrington Mews is a short walk from Oatlands Park with tennis courts and play equipment for children.

Nearby schools include Cleves Junior School, St Georges College catering for children aged from 3-18, or Oatlands Primary School, judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2010. There are also two international schools nearby – the American Community School and the Reed’s School which is linked with the Dutch Rijnlands Lyceum.

This was the spot where, four hundred years ago, Henry VIII chose to build a palace for his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. In so doing, he raised the profile of the small hamlet which, until then, had been simply known as a crossing point for the River Wey.

Over the years Weybridge’s associations have become no less glamorous. This was where the world’s first purpose-built motor racing track was established, attracting the most famous drivers in the world. It was, and still is, the home of Concorde.

Contributing to the sense of exclusivity was the creation, one hundred years ago, of one of Britain’s most select residential estates. St George’s Hill was built to provide ‘country retreats for the wealthy gentlemen of London’ and even attracted John Lennon to its leafy landscapes.

The benefits of the location, twinned with the reliably high quality of a new Banner home, make Torrington Mews the perfect move.