Grade II listed country house of immense character and charm with planning permission to extend. It has a walled garden, heated swimming pool in grounds of about 2.4 acres.
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DescriptionThis property is a rare delight a beautifully maintained period house set in private grounds and within Winkfield village. Set within mature, secluded grounds including a walled garden of about 0.7 acre and one of the most picturesque properties in the area. The property is Grade II Listed and dates back to the mid-late 15th Century and a former ‘Hall House’. Subsequently it was known as The Prince of Wales Public House and then converted to a private residence with a later addition. There are many original stunning period features including vaulted ceilings to the bedrooms, a large inglenook fireplace, stone floors to the ground floor and a wealth of exposed wall and ceiling beams.
In addition to the house, there is a separate annexe, converted from some of the stables, which provides delightful, ancillary accommodation overlooking the gardens .
Planning permission has been granted for the proposed erection of a one and half storey rear extension to replace existing, lowered terrace and internal alteration to existing stable annex to continue as ancillary habitable living accommodation and widening of front vehicle entrance gate by repositioning of granite bollards.21/00768/LB
Gardens & Grounds
The gardens very much compliment this wonderful period gem, providing formal gardens which include box hedging, stone pathways, a delightful pond surrounded by rose bushes and mature flowering shrubs, a fruit orchard and all interlaced with lawned areas. There is a terraced area adjoining the house with stone walls and lavender bushes, as well as a swimming pool to one side ideally sited for the sun. In addition, there are numerous outbuildings and stables, which includes a covered area for two cars. Within the wall, there is a wrought iron gate leading through to a well-tended grass field. Potential buyers should be aware there is a public footpath across this. In all, the garden and grounds extend to about 2.44 acres.
N.B. photography taken 6/10/2017
LocationWinkfield is a charming rural village approximately 7 miles to the South West of Windsor and approximately 4.5 miles North West of Ascot. Windsor offers regular train services to both Paddington and Waterloo and Ascot has services direct to Waterloo.
Junctions 6 and 8 of the M4 are approximately 7 miles away and provide good access to central London, the West Country and Heathrow which is approximately 14 miles away. There is extensive schooling in the area, including St. Mary’s School, Heathfield, St. George’s, Eton College, Wellington College,Lambrook Prep School, Hall Grove, Papplewick, The ACS International and TASIS.
Recreational facilities across the area include horseracing at Ascot, polo at The Guards Club, various health and tennis clubs, leisure centres, cinemas and theatres. With both the River Thames and Windsor Great Park there are miles of beautiful country walks in the area.
Services
Mains - Gas, electricity, water & drainage
Square Footage: 5,258 sq ft
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Acreage: 2.44 Acres \r
Additional InfoBracknell Forest council tax band G