Larch Avenue, Ascot, Berkshire

Mulberry Lodge is a striking detached residence, offering beautifully appointed accommodation arranged across three light-filled floors. Set on a peaceful residential lane, the property is further enhanced by private landscaped gardens enclosed by mature woodland.

A welcoming reception hall establishes a sense of arrival, boasting a travertine tiled floor and an impressive solid oak bifurcated staircase with the central flight ascending a short series of steps to double doors that open onto an external balcony overlooking the rear gardens. Accessible from the hall, the elegant drawing room features an ornate ceiling cornicing, a stone fireplace and French doors opening onto the south-west-facing terrace and rear garden. The formal dining room is similarly well appointed, with a feature fireplace, and French doors also leading to the terrace.

The heart of the home is the capacious open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, designed for both everyday living and large scale entertaining. The individually designed kitchen is comprehensively fitted with bespoke handcrafted cabinetry, granite worksurfaces, a central island, stainless-steel range-style cooker and integrated appliances, while the adjoining breakfast and family areas provide generous and flexible living space with direct access to a loggia and garden beyond. The adjoining utility room has been styled to echo the kitchen and provides additional practical space; direct access is available to the integrated garage. The ground floor further comprises a study that provides private workspace, and a guest cloakroom.

The first floor is arranged to provide six well-proportioned double bedrooms, including the principal suite comprising a dressing room and luxurious en suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms benefit from en suite facilities, while a family bathroom, complete with corner bath and separate shower, serves the remaining rooms. A staircase ascends to the second floor which is host to a substantial 45 ft games room, store room and a cloakroom.

Mulberry Lodge is approached via electronically operated gates opening onto a sweeping gravel driveway leading to the garaging and providing ample parking for several vehicles. The gardens are a fine feature of the property and comprise well tended lawns with established borders and mature tree screening, creating a strong sense of privacy. Extensive decking and paved terraces extend across the rear of the house, providing excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Larch Avenue is conveniently located for Ascot High Street and Sunninghill village, both of which provide good local shops for ‘day to day’ needs; nearby Sunningdale also offers good local shopping facilities, including a Waitrose store. Further more extensive amenities are available in the towns of Windsor, Camberley and Bracknell, all of which are within easy reach.

Transport links are excellent with rail services to London (Waterloo via Richmond and Clapham Junction) from Sunningdale and Ascot or Reading, and the M3 is accessible via Junction 3, in turn linking with the M25.

Leisure facilities are plentiful and of excellent quality in the surrounding area, with expansive Windsor Great Park nearby, and the renowned Wentworth and Sunningdale golf clubs close at hand. For the equestrian enthusiast, horse racing may be enjoyed at the world-famous Ascot Racecourse and polo is available at The Guards Polo Club at Smith’s lawn in Windsor Great Park, and at The Royal Berkshire Polo Club. The picturesque Virginia Water Lake, Windsor Great Park and Chobham Common provide opportunities for walking and cycling.

Educational facilities in the area are excellent for children of all age groups. Schools include Eton College, Royal Holloway, St. Mary’s School, Coworth Park, Heathfield, St. George’s, Papplewick, Lambrook, The American Community School and TASIS in Egham.