Richmond Wood, Ascot

Built by Octagon Developments, a substantial 6-bedroom residence offering luxurious living space, set in south facing gardens backing onto the Sunningdale Golf Club.


PROPERTY
Built by the esteemed Octagon Developments, a sensational home offering luxurious living space that meets the aspirations and requirements of 21st century living. The house is set within Richmondwood, one of Sunningdale's premier roads, in a tranquil and highly regarded location within the village of Sunningdale.

Situated within south facing landscaped gardens that back onto the Sunningdale Golf Club, the sense of arrival is impressive via a sweeping driveway that culminates in a turning area to the front of the house. Internally, the accommodation exceeds expectations. It has been skilfully and creatively designed, resulting in superb relaxed living and entertainment space.

The layout of the accommodation is stylish, yet functional, and features of note are the excellent ceiling heights, striking staircase and feature window that saturates the area with natural light.

The ground floor is arranged to provide three reception rooms:  an elegant sitting room/dining room with a fireplace and two sets of French doors opening out to the terrace (and south facing gardens), an informal TV den, and a study.  The multi-functional kitchen/breakfast/family room provides an exceptional environment for informal dining and entertaining and is comprehensively fitted with a range of units, an island, and integrated appliances; there is ample room for a family/seating area and two sets of French doors give outside access to the south facing gardens.

Located on the first floor is the sumptuous principal suite comprising a bedroom with a dressing room and a bathroom with views over the Sunningdale Golf Club, two further en suite bedrooms, and two additional bedrooms, both with access to a luxurious Jack and Jill bathroom. The top floor is host to bedroom 6 and en suite shower room, a spacious playroom with WC which has the potential to be transformed into a gym, billiard room or au pair flat/guest suite.


OUTSIDE
Set behind electrically operated wrought iron gates, the property is approached via a block-paved driveway that provides access to the double garage and parking area. The house is set within landscaped gardens that enjoy a south-facing aspect and have the advantage of access to Sunningdale Golf Club via a pedestrian gate. The garden to the rear has a backdrop of mature trees and enjoys a high degree of seclusion and privacy. It is principally laid to lawn, intersected by a well-stocked flower bed, whilst additional flower/shrub borders provide additional visual interest and has the potential to be transformed into an entertainment area with an outdoor jacuzzi and trampoline area for young children.

LOCATION
Richmond Wood is situated within striking distance of the bustling Sunningdale village with its Waitrose store, mainline train station and local shops and restaurants. Ascot is within easy reach and the larger towns of Windsor, Reading and Guildford offer further more extensive shopping and leisure facilities.

For the commuter, rail links to London (Waterloo) are available from Sunningdale and Ascot, and the property is well-placed for the motorway network with the M3, M25 and M4 providing links to Central London, the West Country, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.

Sporting and leisure facilities in the area include golf at Sunningdale, Wentworth, Swinley Forest and The Berkshire, horse racing at Ascot and Windsor and polo at Smiths Lawn, Windsor Great Park and the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club. Excellent spa facilities are available at Pennyhill Park, Coworth Park, Wentworth and Foxhills and for the equestrian enthusiast, there are many local riding schools and stables. Attractions for all the family include Windsor Castle, Legoland, Thorpe Park, Virginia Water Lake and Savill Garden.

The area is also fortunate to have some excellent schools including Eton College, Wellington College, St. Mary's, St. George's, Papplewick, The Marist Schools, Woodcote House, Hall Grove and Coworth Flexlands. For international schooling, TASIS (The American School) and ACS (American Community School) are both situated in Egham.

Distance
M3 (Jct 3) 4.5 miles,  M25 (Jct 13) 6.4 miles, Sunningdale Station 0.7 mile (Waterloo 54 minutes),  Ascot Station 3.4 miles (Waterloo 57 minutes), Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5) 9.3 miles, Central London (Knightsbridge) 25.2 miles

Tenure:
Freehold

Local Authority:
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead - Tel.

Council Tax:
Band B  

Guide Price:
£3,500,000