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Map6 bedroom detached house
Study
Sold STC
Detached house
6 beds
6 baths
Key information
Features and description
- Accommodation of approximately 15,000 ft.² in all
- Detached two bedroom cottage with private garden
- Garaging for four cars with games room above in courtyard setting
- Indoor swimming pool complex
- Six bedrooms all with en suites
- Five reception rooms
- Level 2.3 acre park like gardens facing south to the rear of the house
- Gated entrances from both Woodlands Road East and Gorse Hill Road
- Tennis court
- An exceptional and characterful family home on the Wentworth estate
Video tours
Main House
Believed to date back from around 1920's, Highfield House is a substantial and impressive home that has been thoughtfully extended and updated over the years, located in the internationally known and very highly regarded Wentworth Estate. Extending to c.15,000sqft on 2.31 acres, with its elegant dimensions, Highfield House is an impressive and imposing home with warm homely features.
The property has been meticulously maintained to preserve some original features and characters, noting the impressive dual height entrance hall with sweeping staircase and imposing chandelier. The reception rooms are well presented and offer space for all living and entertaining needs. The real heart of the home is the kitchen/breakfast room with central island with bar stalls surround and space for a separate dining table with adjoining orangery that gives direct access onto the patio and gardens beyond, additionally there is a large formal drawing room, separate dining room, family room/cinema room and study ideal for the home worker that compliment the ground floor accommodation.
The leisure and entertaining complex is a wonderful additional feature of this property which has been thoughtfully planned and created by the current owners, this space now offers all luxury amenities which include an indoor swimming pool with full bifolding doors opening to the patio, steam room, gymnasium and shower facilities.
The first floor bedroom accommodation is equally generous, the principal bedroom boasts a large ensuite bathroom, two walk in dressing rooms, spacious bedroom with lounge area and a large south facing balcony with views onto the gardens beyond, additionally on this floor there are two further bedroom suites.
The second floor comprises 4 further bedrooms, three of which ensuite and all enjoying pleasant views out to the gardens.
Guest Annexe
The property benefits from a pretty link detached guest house / annexe within the outside courtyard. The accommodation offers a living/dining room with separate kitchen, further reception room, downstairs w/c facilities and upstairs there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Gardens and Grounds
The gardens and grounds are a key feature of this property. Highfield House is approached by a long sweeping driveway off Woodlands Road East via electronically operated security gates with entry phone system. From here a meandering drive leads you through a wooded area and opens to reveal the property set centrally in the plot, a large turning circle offers ample parking and from here a spur leads to a large gated courtyard parking area with access to the detached triple garage block with games room above and 2 bedroom annexe. A secondary driveway from Gorse Hill Road gives additional access to the garage block and courtyard area.
Lying to the south of the house the grounds include a wonderfully spacious entertaining patio and loggia that is delightfully private and ideally suited to relaxation and summer dining just adjacent to the indoor swimming pool and leisure complex. From the wonderful patio and loggia, the well maintained and manicured lawns extend to c2.31 acres. The gardens are a delight and offer many areas of enjoyment, for the tennis lover there is a tennis court not far from the house, the rest of the gardens are mainly laid to lawn shielded by high shrubbery and hedges ensuring the upmost of privacy is offered from these gardens.
Situation
The Wentworth Estate
The prestigious Wentworth Estate extends to around 1,750 acres and dates back to the early 1920's when the rural dream of developer W J Tarrant became a reality, creating large houses in beautiful mature gardens surrounding the golf course. Lying within the green belt, the Wentworth Estate is now a sanctuary of impressive houses in quiet roads surrounded by three 18-hole championship golf courses and a 9-hole executive course. The Wentworth Club, situated in the middle of the estate, is world-renowned and has recently been the subject of a major renovation programme offering swimming pools, tennis courts, a health and leisure club as well as superb dining.
Local Amenities
Schooling in the area is exceptional with renowned schools nearby such as Eton College, Lambrook, St George's and St Mary's Ascot as well as Wellington College. The house is well located for international schools such as TASIS in Thorpe and ACS International in Egham. Fine dining can be enjoyed in a variety of bistros, brasseries, and restaurants. The Waterside Inn and The Fat Duck at Bray are within close proximity along with Coworth Park Hotel. World class polo in the area is at the Guards Polo Club at Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park and the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, as well as Coworth Park. Other sporting activities include Royal Ascot nearby and a broad selection of first class golf courses, including Sunningdale as well as those on the Wentworth Estate itself.
Services
We are advised that the property has mains water electric and mains drainage.
Local Authority
Runnymede Borough Council -[use Contact Agent Button].
EPC Rating
C78
Believed to date back from around 1920's, Highfield House is a substantial and impressive home that has been thoughtfully extended and updated over the years, located in the internationally known and very highly regarded Wentworth Estate. Extending to c.15,000sqft on 2.31 acres, with its elegant dimensions, Highfield House is an impressive and imposing home with warm homely features.
The property has been meticulously maintained to preserve some original features and characters, noting the impressive dual height entrance hall with sweeping staircase and imposing chandelier. The reception rooms are well presented and offer space for all living and entertaining needs. The real heart of the home is the kitchen/breakfast room with central island with bar stalls surround and space for a separate dining table with adjoining orangery that gives direct access onto the patio and gardens beyond, additionally there is a large formal drawing room, separate dining room, family room/cinema room and study ideal for the home worker that compliment the ground floor accommodation.
The leisure and entertaining complex is a wonderful additional feature of this property which has been thoughtfully planned and created by the current owners, this space now offers all luxury amenities which include an indoor swimming pool with full bifolding doors opening to the patio, steam room, gymnasium and shower facilities.
The first floor bedroom accommodation is equally generous, the principal bedroom boasts a large ensuite bathroom, two walk in dressing rooms, spacious bedroom with lounge area and a large south facing balcony with views onto the gardens beyond, additionally on this floor there are two further bedroom suites.
The second floor comprises 4 further bedrooms, three of which ensuite and all enjoying pleasant views out to the gardens.
Guest Annexe
The property benefits from a pretty link detached guest house / annexe within the outside courtyard. The accommodation offers a living/dining room with separate kitchen, further reception room, downstairs w/c facilities and upstairs there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Gardens and Grounds
The gardens and grounds are a key feature of this property. Highfield House is approached by a long sweeping driveway off Woodlands Road East via electronically operated security gates with entry phone system. From here a meandering drive leads you through a wooded area and opens to reveal the property set centrally in the plot, a large turning circle offers ample parking and from here a spur leads to a large gated courtyard parking area with access to the detached triple garage block with games room above and 2 bedroom annexe. A secondary driveway from Gorse Hill Road gives additional access to the garage block and courtyard area.
Lying to the south of the house the grounds include a wonderfully spacious entertaining patio and loggia that is delightfully private and ideally suited to relaxation and summer dining just adjacent to the indoor swimming pool and leisure complex. From the wonderful patio and loggia, the well maintained and manicured lawns extend to c2.31 acres. The gardens are a delight and offer many areas of enjoyment, for the tennis lover there is a tennis court not far from the house, the rest of the gardens are mainly laid to lawn shielded by high shrubbery and hedges ensuring the upmost of privacy is offered from these gardens.
Situation
The Wentworth Estate
The prestigious Wentworth Estate extends to around 1,750 acres and dates back to the early 1920's when the rural dream of developer W J Tarrant became a reality, creating large houses in beautiful mature gardens surrounding the golf course. Lying within the green belt, the Wentworth Estate is now a sanctuary of impressive houses in quiet roads surrounded by three 18-hole championship golf courses and a 9-hole executive course. The Wentworth Club, situated in the middle of the estate, is world-renowned and has recently been the subject of a major renovation programme offering swimming pools, tennis courts, a health and leisure club as well as superb dining.
Local Amenities
Schooling in the area is exceptional with renowned schools nearby such as Eton College, Lambrook, St George's and St Mary's Ascot as well as Wellington College. The house is well located for international schools such as TASIS in Thorpe and ACS International in Egham. Fine dining can be enjoyed in a variety of bistros, brasseries, and restaurants. The Waterside Inn and The Fat Duck at Bray are within close proximity along with Coworth Park Hotel. World class polo in the area is at the Guards Polo Club at Smith's Lawn, Windsor Great Park and the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, as well as Coworth Park. Other sporting activities include Royal Ascot nearby and a broad selection of first class golf courses, including Sunningdale as well as those on the Wentworth Estate itself.
Services
We are advised that the property has mains water electric and mains drainage.
Local Authority
Runnymede Borough Council -[use Contact Agent Button].
EPC Rating
C78
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