3 bed detached house for sale

Turnpoint, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey KT12

Turnpoint is a remarkable house set on a magnificent, secluded plot of approximately 0.8 acres in the heart of the sought-after Burwood Park Estate. It was designed by the architect Rodney Gordon in 1961 and is Burwood Park's only listed building. In 2016, the original house was significantly extended to create a wonderful single-storey steel and glass structure linked by a striking glass bridge. Beautiful grounds - once part of Henry viii's hunting terrain - surround the house, backing onto Broadwater Lake and encompassing a large, curved swimming pool. Despite its tranquil feel, the house is within walking distance of Walton-on-Thames station, which runs services to London Waterloo in under 30 minutes.

The Architect

The original Turnpoint, as it was designed by Gordon, was given a Grade II listing by Historic England in 1996 in recognition of its “outstanding, dynamic design”. The building is steel-framed and timber-clad, with a sculptural form that is typical of Gordon's celebrated work.

Rodney Gordon (1933 - 2008) is known for his varied, resolutely iconic mid-20th-century buildings. His most notable works include the now-demolished brutalist Tricorn Centre in Portsmouth, designed with fellow architect Owen Luder, and the Michael Faraday Memorial in the middle of the Elephant and Castle roundabout, now also Grade ii-listed.

The Tour

Burwood Park Estate is a sought-after residential area, occupied largely by detached residences. An exceptionally beautiful setting, the Estate spans some 360 acres of mature park and woodland, once a deer park and that formed part of Henry viii's hunting ground.

Set well back from the tree-lined private avenue that leads through Burwood Park, the house is approached via a gate to a driveway with space for several cars. There is also a stand-alone double garage, and a sunken carport beneath the house.

The original structure is accessed via steps that open directly onto a spectacular open-plan living, kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is fitted with a white and stainless-steel Bulthaup kitchen, a Quooker boiling water tap and an island bar unit which separates it from the seating area. Original wood panelling lines the walls throughout, with angled strips of wood creating an almost nautical effect.

Across a glass-wrapped link bridge is an expansive living room within a single-storey modern extension. An entirely glazed façade allows for uninterrupted views of the garden, large sections of which slide open to access a decked terrace. Generous expanses of glass are employed throughout the house, capturing views over the surrounding gardens and ushering in sublime levels of natural light.

To the right of the entrance and staircase is an open study, a bathroom and a guest bedroom. A central staircase here ascends to the main bedroom suite, which is positioned under the timber-lined pitched roof. It has a dressing area that opens to a balcony overlooking the main section of the garden, and at the opposite end, an impressive en suite bathroom, where a large triangular window is dressed with an external sailcloth blind. It also has a freestanding bath, along with a glass-enclosed shower cubicle.

Outdoor Space

A decked terrace with inset lighting spans the width of the house and is easily accessed from the living, dining and kitchen areas, before stepping down onto the surrounding garden and lawns. A tiled and heated swimming pool with a remote-controlled cover is positioned in the far corner, with a paved terrace and pool house adjacent.

The garden has a private gated access to the neighbouring lake and paths surrounding it, which make for beautiful morning runs or atmospheric dog walks.

The Area

From the early part of the last century, Burwood Park was progressively developed into a sought-after estate. It is filled with mature and ancient trees that lend a sequestered feel despite its proximity to central London. Pretty ponds and lakes also dot the grounds.

Nearby towns include Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames, Esher and Cobham; all have a variety of restaurants, cafés and shops. There are several supermarkets nearby, including a Waitrose within walking distance in nearby Hersham village.

The area has a range of excellent independent, state and international schools, including acs Cobham International School, St George's School and College and Notre Dame Preparatory and Senior Schools.

Train services run directly to London Waterloo in under half an hour from Walton-on-Thames, around a 20-minute walk from the house. Access to the A3 and the M25 (junction 10) is just three miles away, with London Heathrow and Gatwick airports both within easy reach.

Council Tax Band: H