Winkfield Lane, Maidens Green, Winkfield, Berkshire, SL4

This beautifully designed exquisite country home has been refurbished to an extremely high standard by the current owners. There are outbuildings, Grade II listed barn, studio and annexe

Description

This beautifully designed home has been refurbished and re-configured to an extremely high standard by the current owners. This exquisite country home is approached through double opening electric gates, leading to a sweeping gravel driveway that extends to the front and side of the property. A pathway leads to a pedestrian gate, while the front gardens are immaculately landscaped with walled boundaries, curved hedging, lavender-lined pathways, manicured lawns, and an array of mature trees and shrubs, creating an impressive and welcoming arrival.A large front door with attractive fan light above complemented by an elegant pediment, opens into an impressive grand reception hall. From here, a staircase with elegant railing rises to the first floor, while the hall itself curves gracefully to the left and right, providing access to the principal reception rooms.

At the far end of the reception hall is a generous study, featuring a fireplace with inset fire and a striking large double arched window overlooking the rear gardens. This versatile room benefits from bespoke fitted bookshelves and is accessible both from the reception hall and via its own external entrance, making it ideal for a home office, consulting room, or alternative use. Just before the study is a pleasant seating area enjoying garden views, with further storage and access to the cloakroom.The drawing room is dual aspect, enjoying views across the landscaped, walled front pathways and gardens. This elegant reception room features a fireplace with a log-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point. The dining room offers ample space for a substantial dining table and chairs and is enhanced by double-height windows overlooking the landscaped front gardens, providing a light and refined setting for entertaining.

The family room enjoys a beautiful outlook over the gardens and is also dual aspect, with double opening doors allowing natural light to flood the room. Generously proportioned, it offers an ideal space for relaxed family living and entertaining.
The heart of the home is the stunning Jane Cheel designed kitchen, featuring a Lacanche hand-built range style cooker with extractor hood above. A Villeroy & Boch inset sink is set into a curved natural granite island, complemented by a distinctive circular oak worktop at one end. Further granite work surfaces provide generous preparation space, along with extensive storage and built-in Siemens appliances, including a tall fridge and a separate tall freezer.

The kitchen opens seamlessly into a beautifully designed family and dining area, ideal for informal dining and entertaining. This space is filled with natural light from four windows, including a square bay window overlooking the front and large triple bi-fold doors with a curved window above, offering stunning views across the gardens and grounds. The bay window provides space for two chairs, creating a peaceful and inviting spot for reading or relaxation. A door from the kitchen leads to the utility room, which includes a sink, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, access to a boot/coats cupboard, and extensive additional storage, complemented by tall heated radiator rails.

Stairs from the grand reception hall rise to the first floor, enhanced by elegant panelling detail. The accommodation is centred around an impressive principal bedroom suite, which enjoys double doors opening onto a private roof terrace, offering far-reaching views across the gardens, grounds, and countryside. The bedroom itself is generously proportioned, featuring arched windows that allow an abundance of natural light. A well-appointed dressing room, with two windows providing further natural light, offers extensive fitted storage cupboards. The luxuriously designed en suite bathroom includes a separate double shower, twin sinks, and a striking Luso bath, creating a refined and indulgent space.

There are three further luxurious bedroom suites on this floor, each benefitting from its own en suite facilities and built-in storage cupboards. A further staircase leads to the second floor, where there are two additional rooms. One is currently used as a gym, while the second is a bedroom suite featuring an en suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate shower. This bedroom provides access to an eaves store room with a generous roof lantern. There is a seating area, complemented by a landing with additional seating, creating a comfortable and flexible upper-level retreat.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of this delightful property. To the front, the landscaped gardens provide a highly attractive approach.

Location

Tory Hall Farm enjoys a wonderful private village setting yet is within easy reach of good transport links and an excellent range of shopping and leisure amenities in the towns of Ascot, Maidenhead and Windsor.

Recreational facilities in the region include golf at Sunningdale, Wentworth, Swinley Forest, The Berkshire and Mill Ride, polo at the Royal Berkshire Polo Club and Smith’s Lawn and horse racing at Ascot and Windsor. Spa facilities may be found at The Wentworth Club, Coworth Park and Penny Hill Park.

Heathrow and Farnborough Airports both lie within easy reach. Ascot and Bracknell Stations provide a regular service to London Waterloo. Maidenhead train station provides a regular service to London Paddington as well as the Elizabeth Line direct to Central London, The City and Canary Wharf. Nearest junction: M4 Junction 6 (Slough/Windsor) Approximate distance from SL4 4QU: ~6 miles and Nearest junction: M25 Junction 12 (M3 interchange) (Junction 13 at Staines) approximate distance from SL4 4QU: 10 miles

For family activities locally 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, Soho River House, Fat Duck and Hinds Head in Bray.

The area is renowned for its extensive educational opportunities with schooling including Lambrook, Papplewick, Bishopsgate School, St John’s Beaumont, Eton College, St George’s School in Windsor, St Mary’s Ascot, Heathfield, the ACS and TASIS International Schools, Harrow School, Wellington College and Wycombe Abbey for Girls.

Square Footage: 9,040 sq ft



Additional Info

A walled kitchen garden, accessed via a brick archway and gate, offers an excellent area for vegetable growing and includes a greenhouse. Double wrought iron gates lead into the enclosed walled pool garden, which features a generous-sized swimming pool surrounded by terraces and areas for dining and outdoor entertaining. The pool house is well appointed with a kitchen area incorporating an inset sink and storage cupboards, together with a changing/shower room with WC. Double doors open directly onto its own terrace. There is also a useful summer house. Within the grounds is a timber-clad Grade II Listed barn with two double-opening doors. Internally, the barn offers a seating area with space for a dining table and chairs, enjoying views across the rear gardens and grounds. There is a kitchen area with storage units and sink and a downstairs shower room. Stairs rise to a charming minstrel gallery room with exposed beams above, creating a characterful and versatile space.

A former stable block located close to the house features a distinctive clock tower and incorporates a garage, laundry room, store room and two designated log store areas. To the rear of the stable block, there is access to a newly refurbished one bedroom annexe (at ground floor level) and an additional studio apartment (at first floor level), offering further flexibility for guests, extended family, or ancillary accommodation. The gravel driveway continues beyond and around the rear of this building.

Annexe Council Tax Bracknell Forest D

Gardens and grounds approximately 1.7 acres