Wells Lane, Ascot, Berkshire

Wells Cottage is a substantial house boasting fine, bespoke craftsmanship with stylish décor and fittings, and featuring a spacious, detached annexe. Occupying an enviable tucked-away position, the property enjoys immense peace and privacy whilst being just minutes from Ascot’s bustling High Street and transport links.

The sprawling ground floor layout includes a welcoming lobby with a floating staircase leading to a galleried landing above. Beyond the lobby is a stylish inner hall and bar area with a fireplace and a custom-built bar and wine store. An archway connects the bar to the expansive 47ft kitchen/dining/breakfast room at the rear, which has lofty 3m-high ceilings, full-height windows, and sliding glass doors opening to an extensive terrace, creating a splendid inside-outside entertaining space. There are also two ceiling lantern skylights that add to the natural light. The Häcker kitchen is comprehensively fitted with sleek modern cabinetry, a U-shaped central island with a breakfast bar, and integrated appliances by Miele. Additional storage is provided by the boot room and utility room.

Further ground-floor living and entertaining space includes a games/family room and a generous drawing room, which features a full-glass wall at the rear, with sliding glass doors connecting to the gardens. A tranquil study with an adjoining wrapping room, a boot room and two cloakrooms complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the opulent principal bedroom features a dressing room, two walk-in wardrobes, and bi-fold doors opening to a scenic balcony. The luxurious en suite comes equipped with a freestanding bath, walk-in shower, and dual washbasins. Two further en-suite bedrooms occupy this floor. For maximum versatility, the second floor provides three extra bedrooms and a sleek shower room, catering perfectly to guest needs or a busy family lifestyle.

Tucked away at the rear of the plot, the detached annexe offers impressive and beautifully presented living space, focused around a large decked seating area. The layout features a modern open-plan kitchen/sitting room, a study, two double bedrooms, and a shower room. For added flexibility, there is a games room that could be utilised as a third bedroom. It is worth noting that the annexe has independent access to Wells Lane.

The impressive house is matched by the outstanding landscaped gardens, designed as a private sanctuary and entertainment hub, complemented by an outdoor kitchen, hot tub and seating area with a log burner. The gardens are enclosed by privacy-enhancing mature shrubs and trees, and a striking focal point is the ornamental koi pond edged with established rockery and architectural planting; an adjacent decked area offers ample space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.

For the car enthusiast, the property boasts a superb showroom-style garage, heated and insulated, and with ample space for four vehicles. The structure is flooded with natural light courtesy of floor-to-ceiling glazing and offers pleasing views across the landscaped gardens. While perfect for a prestige vehicle collection, its high-specification finish offers versatility, easily transitioning into a gym or office, to suit lifestyle needs.

Known for its world-famous racecourse, Ascot is a prestigious town in a highly desirable and well-connected area. Ascot itself has a bustling High Street with many of the amenities required for day-to-day living, including a variety of shops and a good choice of pubs, bars and restaurants, while there is a Waitrose store in Sunningdale. The towns of Windsor, Camberley and Reading provide a further more extensive range of amenities. Leisure facilities are plentiful and of excellent quality in the surrounding locale, with the magnificent Windsor Great Park nearby, and prestigious golf clubs close at hand, including the renowned Wentworth golf club.

Ascot is within easy reach of central London (54 minutes to London Waterloo), and is served by an excellent range of schools, in both the state and private sectors, including the outstanding-rated comprehensive, Charters School, in Sunningdale.