7 bed detached house for sale

Ruxbury Road, Chertsey KT16

Villa Santa Maria, a unique and rare opportunity to acquire a significant freehold site within a prestigious private road setting. Originally built in the mid-1960s and later extended during the 1970s and 1980s, this substantial eight-bedroom detached home offers a total internal area of approximately 569 sqm (6,124 sq ft), all set within a generous, secluded plot of approximately 2 acres. This is a highly flexible opportunity, offering potential for: Comprehensive refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing structure, significant extension to enhance current accommodation or full redevelopment of the site, subject to relevant planning permissions. The property forms part of the unencumbered freehold, making it especially appealing for developers and investors seeking clear, unrestricted ownership and long-term value. Villa Santa Maria offers a compelling blend of land value, scale, and flexibility—making it an ideal acquisition for those looking to unlock the potential of a large, private, and well-located plot. Whether you aim to modernise, extend, or start anew, this is a property that promises both creative freedom and capital growth.
The freehold offers the opportunity to either refurbish and enhance the existing building, or to redevelop the property (subject to securing the necessary planning consents).
The property currently benefits from the following planning consents:-
Planning Application Number ru.23/0256 - Certificate
of Proposed Lawful Development for the construction of an outbuilding.
Planning Application Number ru.22/1216 - Prior
Approval application for an extension to the existing
dwellinghouse to provide one additional storey.
Planning Application Number ru.21/2075 - Two-storey and single-storey rear extension to existing dwelling.

Outside

Set within a generous approximately 2 acre plot behind its own gates with mature trees and shrubbery surrounding the plot.

Situation

The property is within close proximity to the historic town of Chertsey, offering an eclectic range of shops, restaurants and bars, and benefits from excellent railway and road links. Chertsey is a historic town and has a busy high street with a range of bars, shops, banks, restaurants and a station. The larger towns of Weybridge and Woking are easily accessible via road links. The area is well served with access to the A3, M25 & M3 for London, Heathrow and Gatwick. There are a number of well-regarded local and independent schools as well as an array of sporting and leisure centres as well as access to open countryside joining the River Thames.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-60242