Property description
Winter Palace is a wonderful property, set in a privileged location in what is considered by most the finest road in the village of Englefield Green, which is situated on the edge of Windsor Great Park.
Built to an extremely high standard in 2007 by renowned builders Octagon, the property has subsequently been improved still further to include wonderful landscaping of the almost 2 acre grounds which feature sweeping lit paths linking quiet seating areas to larger entertaining areas and patios - one of which has a super b-b-q area with large summerhouse with staff quarters tucked unobtrusively behind, and a Koi pond as well as a stunning Japanese themed area with meandering paths, bridges, streams and pagoda adding some pleasant serenity.Another addition is the swimming pool complex, with remotely operated retractable glazed roof and walls, so it really can be used in all seasons, with adjacent Sauna and shower facility.
The front of the property is approached via electric gates and has a large paved driveway around an ornate central fountain, accessing the garaging.The rooms are well proportioned and opulent with ornate high ceilings and patterned wood-block flooring and built in sound system. There is also an excellent security system.
The galleried Reception Hall, with its sweeping staircase leads into a Dining/Reception area which has an almost full width bay incorporating French windows onto the patio & rear garden.The formal Drawing room is double aspect, again with a wide bay with French windows to the rear.There is a Study/Family room to the front and a bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast room with steps down to a spacious Sitting Room, both of which have the wide bays with French windows into the rear garden.
There is an inner hallway where there is an additional shower room and stairs to the large Guest Bedroom. It also has a door to the front, making it ideal for deliveries and gives access to the Gymnasium, which leads to the garaging and the Swimming Pool complex.
The landing, with its lovely chandalier and window to the front, gives access to the 5 Bedroom Suites, three of which access the South facing balcony.
ENGLEFIELD GREEN is an absolutelycharming village located in North Surrey onthe edge of Windsor Great Park.It has featured several times in paintings byPaul Sandby, regarded as the father of Englishwatercolour, in the 1700’s.There are two shopping areas and severalrestaurants and picturesque pubs, one ofwhich is set on ‘the green’.The nearest main-line train station is about1.5 miles away in Egham, with Waterloo reached in about 35-40 minutes.Egham also offers a good array of shops and lovely picnic areas on the banks of the River Thames, where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215.
There are lovely walks through Windsor Great Park, Savill Gardens and Smiths Lawn, where polo is played, and the ‘Long Walk’ from the Copper Horse to Windsor Castle is a joy.There are many good private schools in the area, in fact Bishopsgate is literally on the door-step and Tasis and the American Community School are within a short drive. Others include Eton College, Papplewick, St Georges, St James & Hampton Boysl, as well as numerous other quality establishments; the area really is blessed with choice in this department.
Englefield Green also has a tennis club, stables, and of course the famous Wentworth Golf & Leisure complex is only about 3 miles away.Englefield Green has become one of the most sought after locations in the country and is synonymous with luxury housing. Although in close proximity to the capital, it still retains a more rural feel with many surrounding parks and open spaces. It also benefits from excellent transport links to London and the south east with easy access to the M25, M4 and M3. London Heathrow Airport (15 mins) and London Gatwick (35mins) are also within easy reach.