Ridgemead Road, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey

With an intriguing façade incorporating conjoining curved, white painted elevations and an architectural stone entrance portal, West Lodge is a characterful home of individual design, with a living environment that affords a seamless connection to delightful, secluded gardens. The property originally formed part of the Wentworth Court Estate, designed by Robert Lutyens for Captain Joel Woolf Barnato, a legendary racing driver and former chairman of Bentley Motors.

On entering, the reception hall offers a generous welcome and gives access into a bright, double-aspect sitting room with two separate glazed doors opening onto the outside terracing. This spacious setting features an alcove with bespoke display shelving and cupboard storage, with ample space to provide a relaxed sitting area and a study setting. Offering the ideal spot to host family and friends, the dining room has an open aperture to the adjacent kitchen, with a useful utility space tucked-away behind closed doors. Fitted with neutral-toned, wall and base level cabinetry and integrated appliances, the kitchen features terracotta-tiled flooring and a breakfast bar setting for informal dining.

Step-level changes on the first floor create interest, with landings giving access to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. All of the rooms have fitted wardrobe storage, including the principal bedroom which also has a dressing area, an en suite shower room and French doors to a Juliette balcony with views over the garden. Supplemental accommodation is offered in a charming annexe, which comprises a sitting room/bedroom and a shower room with the potential for further enhancement.

The gardens are a flourishing outdoor haven with an attractive collection of shrubs, specimen trees and perennial plants which showcase colour, architectural form and floral features. An area of lawn is framed by richly planted borders, with gravel and pebble garden features offering planting pockets. Paved terraces offer opportunities for al fresco dining and relaxation, with a paved surround to the pool providing an additional spot in which to lounge. An arched aperture in a high-level partition wall has a wrought-iron gate to access a courtyard garden beside the annexe. The property has two separate garages, one integral to the house and the other adjoined by the pool room.


Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Englefield Green offers an idyllic village setting in close proximity to Windsor Great Park providing opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding pursuits. Day-to-day amenities are available in the village, at nearby Egham and Old Windsor, whilst more extensive facilities may be found in Windsor and Staines.

A mainline service into London Waterloo is available at Egham and Virginia Water, whilst road-users can access the M25 at Junction 13, which offers links to the M3, M4, Central London, and Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.

Leisure facilities in the area include horse racing at Windsor and Ascot; polo at Smith’s Lawn and The Royal Berkshire; golf at Wentworth, Sunningdale, Swinley Forest and The Royal Berkshire; and boating on some stretches of the River Thames.

Well-regarded schooling in the vicinity includes Bishopsgate School and St. John’s Beaumont, Royal Holloway University of London, Eton College, St. George’s School in Windsor, St Mary’s, Heathfield, St George’s and Papplewick in Ascot. Tasis American International School and ACS International School are both within easy reach.