A Character Detached Home located in a quiet location in Sunninghill offering three double bedrooms, 18ft Reception Room with log burning fire. This property features a gated garden to the front & courtyard garden to the rear, with off street parking to the front of the property for two cars. It is located close to the Carpenters Arms in the quaint and picturesque village of Sunninghill. Charters secondary school also within catchment and walking distance from this delightful property.

The Story

Sitting out in the garden on a warm summer’s evening, the current owner of the Cottage savours the serenity of her delightful, character home. “Whoever moves here next will not just be buying a home, they will be buying a lifestyle,” she admits. “I can sit out in the garden and enjoy the birdsong in the morning and in the evening. It is very private and peaceful and yet you also feel very much part of the village, with its shops, pubs and restaurants. We still have a butcher’s shop, a baker’s and a traditional hardware store in Sunninghill. It is a lovely place to live, and it is also so convenient for reaching good schools and travelling into London or further afield if you need to.”

Character House

Dating back to Victorian times, the Cottage is a unique home and believed to be one of the original houses built on Exchange Road. “It is a period house with a lot of character and warmth, but at the same time it appealed to me because it was also spacious,” she says. “It has good living space downstairs and three double bedrooms upstairs. I knew it would be a superb family home.”

Interior Design

Since moving in, she has worked her way through the property from top to bottom, renovating it, upgrading it and bringing in her own style. “I have done everything from the electrics to the roof; I have had new floors laid, replaced the kitchen and bathroom, and redecorated throughout.” Rooms have been painted in neutral Farrow & Ball shades to act as a backdrop to colourful and interesting pieces of artwork. Gorgeous Fired Earth tiled floors have been laid in the bathroom, with beautiful natural stone and oak downstairs. “I wanted to retain the character and upgrade the house in keeping with its era, while also ensuring it was comfortable to live in and had contemporary touches through the artwork,” she adds.

Excellent Space

The Cottage is approached through its large front garden and then entered via its lobby. Here there is a ground-floor cloakroom and a door through to the main drawing and dining room. “This is a lovely room, which is a great family space,” she agrees. “We have a wood burner in here which is wonderful during the autumn and winter months.” This spacious reception room leads through to the kitchen, which has been designed to offer ample space for food storage and preparation. The easy flow between the rooms is ideal for both daily family living and entertaining.

Flexible Living

The kitchen leads into a utility room and there is also a door on to the courtyard garden at the rear. “It is nice to have the courtyard at the back of the house, as well as the much larger garden to the front,” she adds. All three bedrooms are up on the first floor of the house, together with the family bathroom. “Each of the rooms is a good enough size for a double bed and storage,” she says. “My daughter has a dressing table in her room and my son has a media space in his – this does give you good flexibility in terms of how you arrange the rooms.”

Ideal Home

During the summer months, the owner spends much of her time relaxing out in the lawned garden to the front of the Cottage. “I had this landscaped recently and just love being out here,” she admits. “This is also a nice place to sit and have drinks when friends come over.” On fine days, it is also pleasant to spend time in one of the many parks and green open spaces in the area. Windsor Great Park, with Virginia Water and the Savill Garden, is within easy reach, and Ascot Racecourse is also a pleasant place to walk. “Everything is so easy to get to from here,” she says. “We have St Michael’s Primary School and Charters School close by, both of which are in high demand, and all the shops and restaurants you need are in the village.” Hoping to stay close by when she moves, she does admit she will miss the house itself, however. “This has been a perfect place for us to live, but I do intend to stay close to the village if I can,” she adds. “This is such a lovely place to be – it really does provide an ideal way of life.”

Setting the Scene

To the front of the house is a good-sized garden, which has been landscaped by the current owner. There is also parking for two cars to the front of the house. To the rear there is a courtyard, for outside dining and relaxation.

Agents Note

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D

Disclaimer

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