7 bedroom house

Longwood presents an increasingly rare find for those seeking a period country house of immense character and charm, with considerable opportunity to update/refurbish. Dating back to the 1920s and enjoying a beautiful secluded setting, the house offers flexible living space set out over three floor, with many of the rooms enjoying pleasant views over the gardens. In addition to the main house, there is ancillary accommodation in the form of a self-contained annexe arranged over to levels and comprising a sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

The ground floor accommodation is arranged to provide an elegant drawing room with an exposed brick fireplace, a spacious dining room, a ‘flower’ room, and a 30 ft kitchen/breakfast room featuring an AGA and two sets of double doors opening out to the gardens. There is an adjoining utility room and a cloakroom situated off the reception hall, where access may be gained to the annexe.

On the first floor is a sizeable main bedroom with an en suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom, whilst the second floor is host to an additional bedroom with an en suite bathroom, a dressing room, a studio and store room.

Kings Road is situated between Sunninghill and Sunningdale, close to sought-after Ascot, known for its world-famous racecourse. Sunninghill itself has a bustling High Street with many of the amenities required for day-to-day living, including a variety of shops and a good choice of pubs, bars and restaurants, while neighbouring Ascot and Sunningdale have additional shops and larger supermarkets. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Windsor to the north or Guildford to the south.

The property is conveniently located for the M3 to the south, M4 to the north and M25 to the east, therefore benefiting from excellent road links.

Prestigious golf clubs may be enjoyed at Sunningdale, Wentworth, Swinley Forest and The Berkshire, and for racing enthusiasts, both Ascot and Windsor racecourses offer race days and events. The local countryside is picturesque with excellent walking at Swinley Forest and Windsor Great Park, and family attractions include Windsor Castle, Virginia Water, Savill Garden and Legoland.

There are excellent schools in the area, in both the private and state sectors, notably Charters School, St. George’s, St. Mary’s, Lambrook, Wellington College, and Eton College.

Set back from the road behind high-level hedging, Longwood is approached via double timber gates opening onto a gravelled driveway that leads to the garage and covered parking. The well-stocked gardens provide year-round interest and are a fine feature of the property; to the front of the house is an ornamental pond whilst to the side, there is a kitchen garden and rose walk.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Sunningdale