Chanctonbury Drive, Ascot, Berkshire

18 Chanctonbury Drive is an outstanding detached family home that offers impressive accommodation arranged across two floors. The property displays attractive brick and hung tile elevations, as well as leaded windows, while inside the décor is understated, with a neutral colour palette, making for an inviting and relaxed setting for family living or entertaining.

At the entrance, a porch leads into a welcoming inner reception hall, which provides access to several of the ground-floor reception rooms. These include the elegant drawing room, featuring a central fireplace, a bay window to the front allowing plenty of natural light, and French doors to the rear, opening onto the patio. Double doors connect the this room to the formal dining room, which also enjoys direct access to the gardens via bi-fold doors.

Additional reception rooms include a useful study for home working, as well as a relaxed, dual-aspect sitting room. At the heart of the ground floor is the spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room, featuring integrated appliances and plenty of room for a casual breakfast table. Adjoining the kitchen, the utility room offers additional storage and space for appliances, and located off the reception hall is a guest cloakroom.

The first floor comprises five well-appointed bedrooms, all featuring wardrobe storages. The principal bedroom enjoys gardens views and a private en suite with both a bath and a separate shower, while the remaining rooms are servedby a similarly equipped family bathroom.

At the entrance to the property the driveway provides access, between the high border hedging, to the parking area in front of the house, while also leading to the double garage. The garage is integrated, providing the opportunity to convert into further living accommodation if required, subject to the necessary consents.

The beautifully tended rear garden showcases a master class in structural landscaping, featuring a variety of evergreen shrubs meticulously clipped into soft, organic forms; tiered heights and contrasting colours of foliage create a sense of depth and privacy. To the rear of the house, and accessed from the drawing room and dining room, a paved patio provides excellent al fresco dining and relaxation space.

Chanctonbury Drive is conveniently situated for the day-to-day shopping amenities of Sunningdale which include a Waitrose supermarket. Nearby Ascot offers independent and high street stores whilst further more extensive facilities are available at Windsor, Bracknell, Camberley and Guildford.

For the commuter, there is easy access to the M3 motorway which offers a direct route to the major road networks including the M25 for access to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.

For golfing enthusiasts, the prestigious Sunningdale Heath Golf Club, Wentworth, Swinley Forest and the Berkshire are all within easy reach. Horse racing may be enjoyed at Ascot and Windsor racecourses whilst polo is available at Smiths Lawn and The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club. Virginia Water Lake, Savill Garden and Windsor Great Park provide picturesque walking opportunities. There is also a good choice of schools in the vicinity, in both the state and private sectors.