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A truly magnificent home of ambassadorial proportions set in secluded grounds of about 1.5 acres on St George's Hill. Description Located in the exclusive St George's Hill Estate, Knockdara offers a blend of comfort and luxury on a private 1.5 acre plot with remarkable golf course views. This substantial home is designed for modern living with spacious interiors and a superb leisure complex. Knockdara features state of the art amenities such as comfort cooling, a high grade CCTV and alarm system and AMX technology throughout. There are simply stunning interiors with beautiful coiffured ceilings, marble features and a fully upgraded VoIP system and single use fibre with secondary back-up. Entering through the grand entrance hall, you are immediately struck by the elegance of this home. The beautiful atrium with a bespoke chandelier provides the focal point. Symmetrical staircases add a touch of classic style to the home's design. The ground floor exudes opulence with its grand entrance hall, setting the tone for the rest of the home. This central space seamlessly connects to several living spaces, each designed for both comfort and sophistication. These include a formal dining room, a comfortable family room, a formal drawing room and a walnut panelled study. The well-equipped bespoke walnut kitchen features a range of integrated appliances including a Range cooker, teppanyaki hot-plate, Sub-Zero and Wolf fridges. The central island is a superb spot for informal entertaining. The kitchen is complemented by a comfortable breakfast room and a fully functioning prep kitchen and laundry room for added convenience. A staff lift leads to the lower ground floor which provides access to the entertainment suite. One of the key highlights of this home is the entertainment space and impressive leisure complex, on the lower ground floor. The indoor swimming pool, complete with changing rooms, a treatment room and a sauna are the perfect area to relax and unwind. A gym is set to one side of the pool access through a glass door. The entertainment lobby provides a superb space for hosting parties including a beautiful mirrored central bar and both a red wine room, and a white wine room. This area enjoys views over the indoor pool and terrace beyond through a floor to ceiling glass window. Additionally on the lower ground floor is a further prep kitchen, cinema room with sensor seats and various plant rooms which keep the workings of the home away from the main accommodation. On the first floor and approached from the impressive galleried landing which showcases the bespoke chandelier, the first floor hosts six individually designed bedroom suites all with private balconies, generous dressing areas and spacious en suites. The principal bedroom suite is exceptionally spacious and has two sets of French doors leading out to a private balcony which enjoys unrivalled golf course views. There are spacious dual en suite bathrooms and dressing rooms. The lower ground floor features a generous parking area which can accommodate multiple cars and features electric charging points, a heated pollution monitor and a car wash area. The property is surrounded by well-maintained grounds with a full irrigation system, providing a peaceful and private environment. Large windows throughout the house allow natural light to fill the rooms, enhancing the living spaces. Set on an elevated yet level plot, a sunken terrace extends along the rear of the property which leads from the leisure complex. Two sets of steps lead past the beautiful 'living walls' leading out to the rolling lawn which is bordered by mature shrubs and colourful plants. There is a separate with covered bar area with seating, a barbeque area and a pizza oven. Accessed via private entrances are two one bedroom staff apartments, both complete with all the necessary facilities to ensure comfort and independence for live-in help. Location St George’s Hill is internationally renowned as one of the most sought-after private estates in England. Access on to the private, gated estate is controlled 24 hours a day by the estate’s security personnel and is restricted at all times. St George’s Hill is set in some 900 acres and features a private championship standard golf course and a separate private tennis and squash club. The tennis club is one of the foremost racquet sports clubs in England, with 30 grass and all-weather tennis courts, two indoor courts and four squash courts. The tennis club also has a 20 metre indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped gym and a restaurant and bar. In addition to the on-site sporting facilities, there are many other challenging golf courses locally including Burhill, Wisley, Woking, Foxhills, Queenwood, Worplesdon and West Hill. Racing is available at Sandown Park, Ascot, Epsom and Windsor. Polo can be enjoyed at Guards Polo Club and The Royal Berkshire Polo Club. St George’s Hill offers an ideal location for families looking for security and privacy and there are several English and International schools in the area including Reeds School, St George’s College and The ACS International School at Cobham. 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. 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. 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 all distances are approximate. Square Footage: 18,623 sq ft Acreage: 1.5 Acres Additional Info Council Tax Band for Annexe 1 - Band A Council Tax Band for Annexe 2 - Band A