Rooms

The Story
It was the Vernon Drive location of the house that first attracted its current owners some 18 years ago. Moving from a flat in London, they were not only seeking good living space, but also wanted to be somewhere that was tranquil and pleasant to live, while being within easy reach of everything they needed, one of them recalls. “We have family in lots of other parts of the world and it was important for us to be within easy reach of Heathrow Airport and motorways,” she remembers. “At the same time, we wanted to be somewhere with lots of green open space close by and good accessibility to local amenities. In fact, looking back, the location was as important to us as the house itself, and we were very pleased to find a home on a quiet cul-de-sac, in this area.”

PERFECT SPACE
The modern, two-storey house itself was also perfect for them. “It ticked all the boxes,” she says. “It was very light and airy, with four bedrooms and offered us much more space than we had before.” Over the years since then, they have upgraded the property, redecorating as necessary, replacing the bathroom, and giving the kitchen a complete facelift. Today the house, which was built in the 1970s, retains a fresh, airy ambience throughout. Large windows ensure it is filled with natural light and a new, solid oak floor at ground-floor level brings character and warmth to the living spaces.

FLEXIBLE LAYOUT
Set back from the road, with a small front garden and driveway, providing off-street parking, the property is entered via an entrance hall, with access to a ground-floor cloakroom. A larger hallway then gives on to all the main living spaces. From here, double doors open into a very generous drawing room, with a large window to the front and more double doors through into a dining or family room. “This layout works incredibly well,” she says. “The drawing room itself is a very good size and when it is then opened up into the next room, there is even more space.” The doors between these rooms can be kept closed, however, if family members want to work, watch something different on television or listen to music. “This room also opens up on to the garden, which is nice in summer,” she adds.

SUPERB KITCHEN
The kitchen, with units painted in a tasteful sage green, is at the back of the house and is another very generous room. A door from here opens into a side hallway, where an internal door leads into the garage and a back door gives on to the garden. “I love the kitchen because it is large and light and overlooks the garden. There is plenty of room in here for a dining table, which again adds to the flexibility of the downstairs space.” The access from the ground floor of the house on to the garden makes the property ideal for entertaining. Summer lunches, barbecues and celebrations can be hosted with ease.

NEUTRAL DÉCOR
The first floor of the house is where all four bedrooms are accommodated. The master bedroom is the largest and sits to the front of the property. The family bathroom is also at this level. “The house has been well maintained and we have kept the décor neutral to ensure it is something of a blank canvas for the next owners,” she says. “The space has worked well for us, but there are further enhancements that could be made, should someone else wish to consider them.”

LOOKING AHEAD
Subject to any relevant planning permissions, for example, the garage could be brought further into the house and converted into extra living space. It could also make a superb office for anyone wishing to work from home. There could be options for creating an additional bedroom in the loft or for extending out to the rear of the property. “One of our neighbours has carried out a double-storey extension,” she says. “There are certainly a number of possibilities.” The owners are now moving on to the next chapter of their lives and plan to relocate. They will miss the tranquillity of Vernon Drive when they go, as well as its proximity to beautiful places, such as Windsor Great Park, to walk and cycle ride. “We have been very happy and comfortable here,” she agrees. “This has been a very nice place to live – and the fact we have been here so long speaks for itself!”

SETTING THE SCENE
To the front of the house is a small, lawned garden and a driveway leading to a garage. To the rear, there is a good-sized family garden, with a lawn, mature shrubs and a terrace for outside dining and entertaining.

Agents Note
Council Tax Band: F Freehold Windsor & Maidenhead Council.

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