Richmond May issue

Property Rich MAY 2009 23/4/09 09:53 Page 1
ON THE HOUSE
A contemporary palace
As the nation goes Henry VIII mad, Emily Mayer seeks out regal homes on the patch
King of the Hill: the new Octagon creation on St George’s Hill, Weybridge (and right)
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his year – as brighter readers will The master bedroom is finished with
have gathered by now – marks 500 leather padded fitted wardrobes, as well as
years since Henry VIII ascended the an additional walk-in dressing room. Set
throne. Generally known for his love of behind sliding walnut double doors is the And the property includes Octagon’s
feasting, beheading, marriage and divorce, luxurious bathroom, complete with black latest kitchen gadget, which supplies both
Henry also had exquisite taste in homes, panelled freestanding bath, a walk-in chilled and boiling water at the flick of a
such as the late lamented Richmond shower and built-in Scandinavian sauna, switch – perfect for those who, unlike
Palace, Oatlands Palace at Weybridge and, creating the perfect retreat. Henry in his boisterous moods, are
of course, Hampton Court. Of course, Henry’s court was famed for conscious of the need to save energy.
But while most of us have limited scope its lavish entertaining. And, if elegant Other assets include extensive
for constructing elegant palaces of our dinner parties are your thing, the spacious underfloor heating, a highly efficient
own, the design team at Octagon has living quarters here – perfect for a bit of security system and video monitored
created something that Henry himself hospitality – will be right up your street. entry gates. With security like that, who
would have struggled to match. The house also boasts a TV den, study needs an army of guards?
This show-stopping home is the and dining room, along with a 24 sq ft It may not be Hampton Court Palace,
developer’s recently launched ‘super kitchen and family room connecting with but with its landscaped gardens and
house’ on the exclusive St George’s Hill
the dining room. This comes fully luxurious, spacious living, this property is
estate in Weybridge. The sumptuous six-
equipped with ivory stone composite most definitely fit for a king.
bedroom, six-bathroom property oozes
worktops and built-in appliances, such as Price: £6.5m. For further details contact
elegance and is situated in impeccably
the chrome zip tap. Not quite the Tudor Savills on (01932) 838000 or Octagon on
landscaped grounds.
kitchens at Hampton Court – but close. (020) 8481 7500.
One of the many superb facilities at the
property is the 12-metre, elliptical,
and remodelled in recent years. With
outdoor, pearl graphite, mosaic tiled
seven bedrooms (three en-suite) and five
swimming pool. Don’t worry if you can
bathrooms, it’s a truly spacious affair, set
still feel a chill in the air, as the pool is
in beautifully landscaped gardens that
heated to 31 degrees to facilitate enjoyable
include a heated swimming pool and a
swims throughout the year. So if, like
summerhouse.
Henry, you find sport the perfect
Arranged over two floors, the interior
relaxation, this home is the ideal choice for
provides fabulous entertaining space –
you.
witness the stunning Marston &
And there’s plenty else to take the
Magnolia dreams Langinger conservatory opening onto the
breath away. Witness the dramatic, marble
Magnolia House is an outstanding semi- garden and terrace. And the name? Well,
tiled, triple-height atrium style entrance
detached property in the wonderfully make your way up the gravelled drive and
hall, from where a gorgeous glass-panelled
prestigious location of Fife Road, East you will see the inspiration: a magnificent
staircase leads up to the first and second
Sheen, right opposite Richmond Park. magnolia tree.
floors, with the six large double en-suite
Constructed during the 1920s, the Price: £5m. For further details contact
bedrooms.
house has been extensively refurbished John D Wood & Co on (020) 8940 6611.
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