6 bedroom house

Hawthorn Lodge is a stunning example of a substantial 17th-century country farmhouse offering charm and character throughout set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds.

The property is approached via secure electric gates with a sweeping driveway leading to the turning circle to the front of the house and onwards to the parking area, garage block and stables..

The accommodation throughout is generous and offers huge flexibility. Of particular note is the dining room offering fine proportions complete with oak flooring and a beautiful open fireplace along with a stunning triple aspect drawing room overlooking the landscaped gardens through the conservatory, which gives access by way of two sets of French doors.

Of further note is the impressive and spacious family room perfect for entertaining with high ceilings, panelled walls and a feature fireplace.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted with a range of wall and base mounted bespoke hand-painted units, AGA and granite work surfaces.

Additional ground floor accommodation includes a tv room, cloakroom and boot room.

The first floor provides six bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with a balcony overlooking the grounds and a luxurious en suite bathroom. There are three further guest suites, all individually designed with high-quality fittings.

The gardens and grounds are a fine feature of Hawthorn Lodge and have been beautifully landscaped to take full advantage of the private and charming settings. On the south side of the house is a sun terrace overlooking the swimming pool, perfect for outdoor entertaining whilst also enjoying views over the extensive formal lawns and borders. There is also a tennis court.

There are three stable blocks, one with two groom's apartments above with private access, a detached laundry room/gym and also a separate gardeners toilet with shower.

The grounds are extensive and include 14 loose box stables,tack room, horse walker and an all-weather arena all set within approximately 12 acres.

There is also access to extensive hacking on the local bridleways across the road.

The nearby towns of Windsor, Ascot and Reading providing a wide range of shopping facilities and department stores. Schooling in the area is superb with a range of private and state schools including Eton College, St Mary's Ascot, Heathfield, St George's, Papplewick and The American Community School, Egham. Leisure and sporting facilities in the area are excellent and include golf at Wentworth, Sunningdale, The Berkshire and Swinley Forest golf clubs. Horse racing is available at Ascot, Windsor, Kempton Park, Sandown Park, Epsom and Newbury whilst polo is at Guards Polo Club and the Royal Berkshire Polo Club. Rowing can be found at Dorney Lake and on stretches of the River Thames, and for the theatre-goer there are a range of theatres in Reading and the Theatre Royal in Windsor.

Marketed by: Knight Frank, Ascot