Rooms

The Story
It was about 17 years ago when the current owner of the apartment at Woodmill Court first went to look at it with her good friend. The pair had decided to take their first step on to the property ladder together, and the two-bedroom home was ideal. “We were very keen to live in Ascot for a number of reasons,” she recalls. “We loved the area, which was very desirable, and were both working in London at the time – and we knew we would be able to get to the train station easily on foot or by bicycle. It was also within reach of the racecourse, which is a lovely place to go for a walk.” She adds: “You can also cross the road from the apartment and go straight into the beautiful Englemere Pond Nature Reserve whenever you choose.”

Spacious Accommodation
The layout of the property was also ideal. Set within a well-maintained block, built in 2001, it had the layout the pair were seeking. “The apartment had two bedrooms, both of which were the same size,” she explains. “In addition, it had a cloakroom as well as a family bathroom, which was quite unusual within the building.” Located on the first floor of the building, the apartment was well-proportioned. “We liked the fact it had a very generous, open-plan kitchen, dining and living area,” she adds. “We knew it would be perfect for entertaining friends and family – and for our own daily living.”

Flexible Layout
The apartment, of approximately 850 sq ft, is entered via a hall, with access to the cloakroom and the family bathroom. Doors from the hall also open into the bedrooms: each of these has a bay window. “Both rooms have built-in wardrobes and ample space for king-size beds,” she says. “The beauty of having these two rooms is that a new owner could easily decide to use one as something else if they don’t need both of them. The person currently living in the apartment has one arranged as a home office, for example, or it could be a snug or dining room. Having two bedrooms offers great flexibility.”

Entertaining Friends
The main living area is also very flexible. At one end, the fitted kitchen area has been designed to encompass ample space for food storage and preparation. There is also a breakfast peninsula, for perching at with a cup of coffee in the morning or for a quick lunch. The rest of the space is then generous enough to accommodate a dining table and chairs, as well a large sofa and television area. “This open-plan area always worked very well for us and meant we could have people over very easily. It is a very social space, which is ideal for dinner parties as you can cook and chat to your friends at the same time. Once again, it can be arranged to suit the needs of whoever is living there.”

Leafy Outlook
This main living area looks out over the communal gardens and leafy woodland trees beyond. These are looked after by a gardener and are there to be enjoyed by all residents. “When it is fine weather, it is nice to take your book and a chair down there to sit out in the sunshine,” she says. The building itself is also well maintained, with internal painting carried out with regularity and windows in the block looked after by a cleaner. “It is for this reason that the apartment could really suit someone looking for a low maintenance home – perhaps someone downsizing or who has a house abroad where they spend much of their time. Most of those who live here are professionals or retired professionals. It is a very peaceful place to live.”

A perfect Place
Indeed, the apartment, which is quiet inside despite being set on the London Road, could also suit an investment buyer. “I have not lived there myself for some time now and have always let it very quickly,” she says. “I have always had very good tenants and it has been easy to find them.” The apartment comes with allocated parking for one car, but there are usually plenty of shared visitors’ spaces as well. “For us, it was a perfect place to share when we were starting out,” she adds. “Now it could suit someone else who is also looking for good space and great convenience.”

Setting the scene
Woodmill Court in Ascot sits in communal gardens. It comes with an allocated parking space for one car and additional spaces for visitors.

Agents Note
Council tax band: C Lease length: 102 years Service charge: £1300 per annum Ground rent: £195 per annum

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