Magnificent period house with generous proportions, elegant décor all set in landscaped gardens with far reaching views. Situated in the picturesque village of Englefield Green.

Description

Red Gables is a fine semi-detached period house set over four floors. This is a house with generous proportions and many period features. The house combines character features and elegant décor with flexible family/entertaining space. Set in attractive landscaped gardens with far reaching views over the Thames valley.

The front garden offers ample parking for several cars with a central feature bed creating a turning circle. It also provides access to the garage with a room above with en suite shower room. Splendid stone steps lead to the front door with covered porch. The reception hall features an elegant staircase with oak hand rail. The dining room has bespoke display cabinetry, large windows with original shutters and a working fireplace. The sitting room has large picture windows, original shutters and superb views over the garden. The marble fireplace is the feature of this room flanked by bespoke display cabinetry.

On the ground floor is the kitchen fitted with a range of modern units, granite work surfaces, Aga and integrated appliances. This floor has the original walk in larder with curved ceiling. There is a spacious study with fitted cabinets. This floor is completed by a cloakroom.

On the second floor is the generous principal bedroom with bespoke fitted wardrobes and beautifully appointed en suite bathroom. There is a further double bedroom with a feature fireplace and wood burner. A laundry room and shower room complete this floor. On the third floor are three further bedrooms and a bathroom.

The rear garden has a pretty sheltered sun terrace ideal for al fresco dining. Stone steps lead up to an expansive lawn which is edged with mature trees, shrubs and formal topiary.

N.B. The property has mains drainage for the majority of the house and private drainage for the basement. It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to carry out a survey to ascertain if the private drainage system complies with current regulations.

Location

Red Gables is set on the sought after Coopers Hill Lane situated in the picturesque village of Englefield Green. Local amenities are available in the village with more extensive facilities in Windsor (approx. 4.6 miles away) and Egham (approx. 1.8 miles). Both have direct rail connections to London (Waterloo). The M25 is available via Junction 13. The area also has extensive schooling options.

Sporting and leisure facilities in the area include golf at Wentworth and Sunningdale; tennis at nearby Coopers Hill Lawn Tennis Club. Locally is the River Thames, Virginia Water Lake, Savill Gardens and Runnymede.

Englefield Green is a wonderful village with quintessential cricket green and is known for being home to Royal Holloway University. Set close to Runnymede where the Magna Carter was signed in 1215. It is also has the RAF memorial with its panoramic far reaching views towards the River Thames.

Nearby Windsor also has numerous local events such as Windsor Horse Show, monthly Farmers Market, Windsor Dog Show, Windsor on Ice as well as a full calendar of performances at the Windsor Theatre. The pageantry of the changing of the guard at Windsor Castle also happens several times a week.

The Englefield Green area offers a wide range of select schooling including Eton College, St George’s Windsor Castle and Upton House in Windsor, St. Mary’s, Heathfield and Papplewick in Ascot, Lambrook in Winkfield Row and St John’s Beaumont in Englefield Green.

Square Footage: 3,607 sq ft