Property description
NO ONWARD CHAIN
A delightful mansion house built in the1870's and situated in an enviable and elevated position. The house was built under the order of Queen Victoria in 1871 for a foreign ambassador. It passed hands to a wealthy property developer and then went on to become Maywood school for 'ladies' where many famous girls boarded.
During WWII the British Army requisitioned this house for use of the Women's ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and so became the training ground for Princess Elizabeth where she learnt to maintain and drive vehicles, etc. There are many pictures of the Queen in and around the property and much written about her in Maywood.
In 2001, Maywood House was restored to its magnificent glory and the upper 2 levels were rebuilt in regency style architecture to maintain the character and period features, whilst modernising to today's standards. It was used as a 5 star hotel for a few years before being converted back into a family residence.
GENERAL FEATURES:
- Grounds approaching 1 acre
- Property at end of private driveway amongst community of large detached houses.
- Regency style character residence. Distinctive history... Not listed.
- Ground floor 1871 with wealth of period features such as doors, fireplaces...
- 1st & 2nd levels newly built in 2001. New electrics, plumbing, insulation throughout all 3 levels
- Undergone extensive modernisation by current owners while retaining the character.
- Five/six reception rooms, eight bedrooms (Five with ensuites), seven bathrooms in total and Clive Christian kitchen. Luxury residence with floor plan in excess of 6000 square feet.
MAIN FLOOR:
- Grand entrance hall & luxury foyer with numerous chandeliers. Hand carved Jacobean staircase.
- Intricate painting & artwork, extensive mouldings and pillars, panelling work, archways, ceiling features, gold and silver gilding throughout property.
- Italian marble in foyer entrance and hallway with under floor heating.
- Sophie Conran carpet throughout most of house.
- High ceilings. 12' on main floor rooms, 10.5' on upper floor rooms
- Clive Christian kitchen/breakfast room, built-in Miele dishwasher, Liebherr fridge. Falcon 6 burner gas range with double oven & grill, microwave, Granite counters, Perrin Rowe mixer tap with spray and soap dispenser, original gas fireplace.
- Separate side entrance into utility room with American fridge freezer and sink, leads to large walk-in shelved pantry with laddered access to loft storage room. Motion sensored lighting.
- Family room with exquisite Jacobean ceiling, extra large bay window, wood fireplace and wiring for speakers.
- Conservatory off family room.
- Lavishly decorated 'Adams inspired' living room with wood floor, mirrors and artwork, and unique gas fireplace.
- Cloak room/bath room with jacuzzi corner bath and shower. Second cloakroom with access to 3'crawl space below.
1st FLOOR:
-Galleried 1st floor landing with magnificent chandelier, English oak flooring, artwork on walls.
- Five spacious bedrooms on 1st floor all with ensuites with under floor heating, heated towel rails, granite sink tops, built-in ironing boards.
- Oversized Master bedroom with bay window plus sitting area.
- Laundry room with shelving, American style large washer and dryer, boiler, etc.
- Sandstone balcony off reading area.
2nd FLOOR:
- Versatile accommodation as 2nd level could be used as 2 bed apartment or nanny quarters.
- 2nd kitchen with cooker, dishwasher & laundry.
- Bathroom with shower, heated floor, towel rail.
- Numerous Eaves wrap around 2nd level and provide much needed storage.
- Stairs to 2nd level which is artistically depicted as medieval castle.
- Large sandstone roof terrace enclosed with flameless lanterns (wired for outdoor hot tub).
- Property also boasts gym, media room, study/library, fitted cupboards.
GARDEN:
- Very private & beautifully landscaped garden - wraps around front, side and back.
- Features Japanese garden, steps down to Italian pond with dolphin fountain feature, raised sandstone paved terrace, lawned areas, vegetable garden, woods, winding gravel paths, external lights, rainwater sprinkler system throughout.
- WWII Air raid shelter converted into storage with log store above (Approximately 800 sq. ft storage)
- Space to build triple garage. Parking for approx 15 cars.
OTHER:
- Microwave sensor security system, hotel phone system, commercial fire alarm and hot water system, water softener.
- Under floor heating, central heating, 4 gas fires, wood fire. LED lighting throughout.
- Double glazing. Highly insulated and built to high specification as was rebuilt in 2001 as a 5 star hotel
- No onward chain.
Camberley is within close proximity to some of the most famous golf clubs including Wentworth, Sunningdale, The Berkshire and Camberley Heath. Camberley also has its own town centre offering plenty of choice from some of the High Street leaders along with a great choice of restaurants, bars and leisure facilities.
The area is fortunate to have some of the best schools including Farnborough Hill (Camberley), Valley End and Windlesham Village (Windlesham), Wellington College (Crowthorne), Papplewick (Ascot) and Hall Grove (Bagshot). The property also offers easy access to M3 and A30 which are approximately (5 minutes) away along with the M25 (15 minutes) and M4 (25 minutes). Farnborough and Sunningdale train stations are both close by offering direct access to London Waterloo.
A viewing of this splendid house is essential - Please contact Carson & Co. Prestige Homes.