Ground Floor

An impressive grand entrance hall sets the tone on arrival, offering a sense of scale and period elegance.
The ground floor provides a superb balance of formal entertaining and relaxed living spaces, including:

• Elegant drawing room

• Comfortable living room river with views

• Formal dining room ideal for entertaining

• Well-appointed kitchen with adjoining utility room

• Study / library with river views perfect for home working or quiet retreat

• Guest cloakroom

• Bathroom

First Floor

The principal accommodation is arranged to maximize both comfort and outlook, with beautiful views across the gardens and towards the river.

• Five bedrooms in total

• Three en-suite bedrooms

• A luxurious principal suite featuring elevated views over the gardens and river, creating a tranquil private retreat

• One additional family bathroom

• Access to the distinctive stair tower

Second Floor

The upper floor offers highly flexible accommodation, ideal for modern lifestyle needs:

• Two further bedrooms

• Family bathroom

• Expansive adaptable space – perfect for a cinema room, gym, studio, or additional living area, or teen suite / self-contained family space

Summary

In total, The Manor offers seven bedrooms, multiple reception spaces, and versatile upper-floor accommodation—perfectly suited to both family living and high-end entertaining, all within a unique riverside setting.

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The Manor – Overview

A rare and exceptional opportunity to acquire a magnificent historic riverside estate, offering approximately 493 sq m (5308 sq ft) of accommodation across three floors, set within 1 acre of private grounds and boasting 55 metres of exclusive frontage onto the River Thames.

Constructed circa 1892 by the celebrated artist and publisher William Luson Thomas owner of The Graphic, a lithographic newspaper in London , a contemporary and associate of Charles Dickens, Weir Manor is a property of both architectural and cultural significance.

Now thoughtfully stripped back, the house presents a blank canvas for complete bespoke restoration, allowing a new owner to create a truly outstanding luxury residence tailored to modern living.

Key Features

• 1 mile from Shepperton Studios — at the centre of the UK’s expanding film production corridor

• 55 metres of direct River Thames frontage with private access and open outlook

• Seven bedrooms with extensive additional accommodation

• Approx. 493 sq m (5,308 sq ft) of internal space across multiple floors

• Private riverside grounds extending to approximately 1 acre

• Flexible internal layout suitable for reconfiguration into luxury suites, staff accommodation, or creative workspace

• Detached chalet (approx. 88 sq m) ideal for guest, staff, or independent use

• Extensive on-site parking (20+ vehicles) with additional garaging

• Potential for helicopter landing (STP) and enhanced security provisions

• Development-ready condition, offering a blank canvas for bespoke interior design

• Retained period character and architectural scale, with significant scope for enhancement

  Weir Manor is uniquely positioned to support the needs of the global film and television industry, including:

  • Executive residence within immediate reach of major studios

  • Long-term accommodation for cast, directors, or key production personnel

  • Private space for development, writing, and pre-production work

  • A secure and discreet environment for high-profile individuals

  With continued investment from Netflix and other major studios in the area, properties offering this combination of proximity, privacy, and scale are increasingly rare.

The Opportunity

Weir Manor represents a rare convergence of location, scale, and long-term relevance.

Positioned just one mile from Shepperton Studios — at the centre of one of Europe’s fastest-growing production hubs — the estate offers immediate alignment with the evolving demands of the global film and television industry.

At the same time, its private riverside setting, historic character, and substantial footprint create the foundation for a truly exceptional residence of international standing.

Unlike conventional properties, Weir Manor offers optionality:

• A refined private estate

• A strategic base for film and media professionals

• A hybrid live–work environment

• A long-term heritage asset with development upside

With continued investment in UK production from global players including Netflix, opportunities combining proximity, privacy, and adaptability are becoming increasingly limited.

Weir Manor is not simply a home —
it is a rare opportunity to create a landmark riverside residence of privacy, scale, and historic character