Orchard Lea, Drift Road, Winkfield, Windsor, SL4

This stunning home has been renovated throughout to the highest order and tastefully decorated by it's current owner. Positioned at the rear of the development, which is sat within 4 acres.

Description

Located within a beautifully converted 19th-century former printing press, this exquisite home underwent a meticulous renovation between 2020 and 2021. Positioned at the rear of an exclusive four-acre development comprising an apartment block and four private residences. This exceptional property seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary luxury. Boasting impressive ceiling heights and high-quality finishes throughout, Beaufort House offers both elegance and practicality. A double garage and two additional allocated parking spaces provide ample convenience. Upon entering, you are greeted by a grand entrance hall, adorned with stunning parquet flooring, which extends seamlessly into the principal living areas. A downstairs cloakroom and a storage cupboard add further functionality.

Through double doors, the sophisticated sitting room awaits, featuring a statement fireplace, bespoke built-in cabinetry, and elegant French doors that open onto the rear patio. Intricate cornicing and detailed skirting boards enhance the character of the space, continuing throughout the property.

Adjoining the sitting room is the show stopping kitchen-breakfast room, thoughtfully designed with timeless shaker-style cabinetry, luxurious quartz countertops, an induction hob, and a generous central island with a breakfast bar. Bathed in natural light from its triple-aspect windows and French doors leading to the garden, this space is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A practical utility room and an additional reception room perfect as a snug or study complete the ground floor. Underfloor heating ensures warmth and comfort, while air conditioning throughout the home offers year-round climate control.

Ascending the elegant oak staircase to the upper floors, you’ll find five beautifully appointed bedrooms, three of which benefit from en suite bathrooms. The principal suite is a true sanctuary, enjoying tranquil garden views, a spacious walk-in wardrobe, and a luxurious en suite, complete with a freestanding roll-top bath and a walk-in shower. All bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes, providing ample storage. A further family bathroom serves the additional bedrooms with equal sophistication.

Outside, the landscaped rear garden offers a serene retreat, featuring a patio ideal for alfresco dining, along with a well-maintained lawn bordered by established trees and shrubs. This breath taking home has been interior-designed to perfection and is presented in exemplary condition..

Location

Beaufort House enjoys a semi-rural setting in Winkfield yet is within easy reach of the shopping and leisure facilities that may be found at Windsor and Ascot, both about 6 miles away. Road connections are good, with Junction 8/9 of the M4 about 4 miles distant; rail access to London Paddington is available from Maidenhead and Taplow and both Waterloo and Paddington (via Slough) are available from Windsor.

Crossrail, the new-high speed service, is is running from Maidenhead. Sporting and recreational facilities in the area include racing at Ascot and Windsor; golf at the nearby Birds Golf Centre and in Maidenhead, Sunningdale and the renowned Wentworth; polo at The Royal Berkshire Polo Club in Winkfield, the Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park and the Fifield polo club; riding in Windsor Great Park and the surrounding countryside; flying at White Waltham Airfield.

For all of the family there is Windsor Castle, Legoland and the Theatre Royal Windsor. Windsor, Ascot and the surrounding area are well known for their boutiques, bars, brasseries and traditional country public houses. The area also boasts some of the finest restaurants with Coworth Park in Ascot, as well as the Michelin starred Waterside Inn, Fat Duck and Hinds Head in Bray. Leisure facilities in the area include golf at Wentworth, Sunningdale and The Berkshire, polo at Coworth Park, the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club and Guards Polo Club, and boating on the River Thames.

There is extensive schooling in the area including St. George’s Windsor Castle and Upton House in Windsor; Heathfield, St. George's and Papplewick in Ascot, Lambrook in Winkfield Row and Eton College. Holyport College, the new ‘free school’ sponsored by Eton College is situated just 3 miles away.

Square Footage: 3,615 sq ft



Additional Info

Service charge - £1,600 p.a approximately