3-bedroom house · GU25 4NW
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A rare opportunity to purchase a three bedroom period cottage in the heart of the Wentworth Estate, one of the most desirable addresses in the UK.
Description Herons Ghyll boasts a wealth of original character features, including elegant wooden studded doors, parquet flooring, and period fireplaces, offering a blend of charm and authenticity.
The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall, which offers versatility as a study area, alongside a convenient cloakroom.
The spacious sitting room is a particular highlight, with a feature fireplace, exposed ceiling beams and picturesque views overlooking the well maintained rear garden.
The kitchen is quite unique, featuring a wooden pew-style seating area, which leads down to the dining room with attractive wood flooring, beams and a charming window seat overlooking the gardens.
Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The third bedroom is currently set up as a cosy snug/additional sitting room, providing flexible living space.
Outside, the property has generous driveway parking, a double garage and an inviting courtyard at the front entrance.
The rear garden is a particular feature with a patio perfect for alfresco dining and a well kept lawn bordered on either side by mature trees, shrubs, and bushes that ensure privacy and seclusion.
This home offers an exceptional opportunity to create a truly bespoke family residence within one of the area’s premier addresses.
Location Herons Ghyll is located on the desirable Portnall Drive on the Wentworth Estate, one of the UK's most desirable residential areas, with access to Virginia Water shops approximately 2.9 miles and Virginia Water station approximately 3 miles providing services to London (Waterloo).
By road, Virginia Water is convenient for Sunningdale approximately 1.9 miles, Ascot approximately 4.1 miles, Windsor approximately 7.8 miles, Guildford approximately 14.2 miles, M3 (junction 3) approximately 9.4 miles, M25 (junction 13) approximately 7.4 miles and Heathrow Airport approximately 8.5 miles.
All distances are approximate.
There are a number of renowned schools in the area including Papplewick, Hall Grove, Lambrook, Sunningdale, Bishopsgate, St John’s Beaumont, St George's and St Mary's Ascot and The Marist Schools.
Eton and Wellington colleges are accessible as are the international options of tasis and acs Egham.
Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Wentworth, Sunningdale, Swinley Forest and The Royal Berkshire, racing at Ascot and Windsor and polo at Smith's Lawn and The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club.
Highlights of the local calendar include Royal Ascot, the annual pga Championship at Wentworth Gold Club and the Cartier International Polo at Smith’s Lawn.
Health clubs in the area include Coworth Park, Pennyhill Park Health Club & Spa, Wentworth Club and the MacDonald Berystede.
The picturesque Virginia Water Lake and Savill Gardens are both accessible, with horse riding, walking and cycling at Chobham Common and Windsor Great Park.
Theatres and cinemas in the area include Cineworld Bracknell, Vue Cinema Camberely, New Victoria Theatre Woking, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, Camberley Theatre and Theatre Royal Windsor.
Square Footage: 1,712 sq ft Acreage: 0.2 Acres Additional Info Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Runnymede Borough Council Council Tax Band G Services: The property has mains electricity, gas, drainage and water.
Fixtures and Fittings: All items of fixtures and fittings, including carpets, curtains/blinds, light fittings and kitchen equipment are specifically excluded unless mentioned.
Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills.
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