6 bedroom house

An exceptional period house situated in the heart of the historic Thameside village of Bray. Chauntry House, originally built in 1754, has been fully renovated and restored to exacting standards creating a fine country residence.

This unique property which is beautifully styled by the current owner cleverly combines original features together with modern amenities. Features include deep bay windows to the front, fireplaces to the principal rooms, high ceilings, ornate cornicing and celling roses which are complimented by modern leisure facilities including spa with sauna, steam room and hot tub. The result is a lovely home of great character and charm, situated in a picturesque village setting adjoining Bray Church and enjoying pleasant views over Bray cricket ground.

The property is approached via electrically operated wrought iron gates which open onto a sweeping shingle driveway leading to an extensive parking area to the front of the house. The delightful landscaped gardens which offer a high degree of seclusion and privacy are principally laid to lawn with inset flower/shrub beds. Mature trees including a magnificent redwood and a cedar are a particular feature in the gardens which wrap around the house. Of particular note is the walled courtyard garden with paved pathways and formal planting in raised beds. From here there are views of the tower of St. Michael's Church.

Set in the Thameside village of Bray which has some of the country's top restaurants, notably Michelin starred The Waterside Inn and The Fat Duck. More extensive shopping and recreational facilities may be found in the nearby towns
of Maidenhead and Windsor.

Bray is supremely well situated for road communication from the M4 with direct access to Heathrow and links to both the M25 and the A404(M)/ M40; rail access is equally convenient with direct services to London Paddington (average journey time approximately 34 minutes) available from Maidenhead and to London Waterloo from Windsor. Crossrail, the new high-speed service, is due to begin running from Maidenhead Station soon and will link directly with Heathrow and the City. Heathrow is approximately 21 minutes by car.

There is extensive schooling available with many well regarded schools and colleges in the area including preparatory schools including St Georges Windsor Castle, Ludgrove, Papplewick, and Lambrook; senior schools including Wellington College, Eton College, Holyport College, Wycombe Abbey, and St. Mary's Ascot.

Sporting and recreational facilities in the area are varied and include golf at Temple, Maidenhead, Marlow, Harleyford, The Royal Berkshire, Hawthorn Hill, Sunningdale and Wentworth; horse racing at Windsor, Ascot, Kempton, Sandown, Epsom and Newbury; polo at Smith's Lawn, Guards Polo Club and Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club; horse riding and walking in Windsor Great Park; flying at White Waltham Airfield; rowing at Maidenhead Rowing Club, Dorney Lake and Henley, home to the renowned Henley Regatta; boating and sailing at Bray Lake
and on stretches of the River Thames.

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