Dream House Part 4

PRIME POSITION

Lying close to the Prime Minister’s country house at Chequers in Buckinghamshire, the Glebe House in Little Kimble occupies an attractive setting within its own land on the edge of, and with views towards, the Chiltern Hills. It’s a fine example of a beautifully presented and spacious country house, with a long driveway approach, its own paddock land and countryside views. The house offers bespoke interiors with over 5000 sq ft of accommodation and a luxurious kitchen with an Aga and a superb orangery. There are great views from the master bedroom and you can also make the most of features such as an orangery. Savills is asking £2,975,000 for the period gem. Call them on 01494 731950 for more information.

STEP INTO THE PAST 

Not only can you get away from it all in this fabulous period home, you can also step back in time. Newington House, at Winkfield, near Windsor, is a Grade II listed residence believed to date back to the mid-18th century, with later additions. Set in exceptionally pretty gardens, a gravel driveway leads to the main house and continues through to the outbuildings. As well as fabulous formal gardens there are woodlands and a swimming pool, complete with pool house. To the perimeter of the grounds is the lake, reached via the avenue of limes trees which divide two paddocks. If you stand on top of a small hill it is possible to admire the views across the countryside to St. Mary’s Church, Winkfield. There are also four orchards with a wide variety of fruit trees from apple and pear to quince and plum. The main house itself has an appealing red brick façade with a hipped tiled roof and comprises three floors of versatile accommodation with four principal reception rooms, a conservatory and nine bedrooms. If you’re interested in this little piece of paradise, it’ll set you back £6,450,000. Call Savills Windsor on 01753 834 600 or visit www.savills.co.uk

Say goodbye to commuting! 

If the idea of working from home appeals, then we suggest taking a look at your very own barn as an office within the grounds of your very own country residence. The main house, Sunnyridge, is a substantial home in an enviable position within a quiet lane, on the outskirts of Binfield village. It stands in secluded gardens and grounds of just over five acres. These include a charming Japanese garden, a peaceful area creatively designed to provide a sense of calm and tranquility where you can really get away from it all. The property itself offers elegant and stylish living space arranged over two floors, with many of the rooms taking full advantage of the pleasant outlook over the gardens. There is approximately 3,865 sq ft of practical and well-designed accommodation, making it ideal for both comfortable family living and entertaining. Strutt & Parker say the property is now under offer. For more information about similar homes call them on 01344 636960 or visit www.struttandparker.com

LIVING IN STILE 

You’d never know you were so close to the M4 and Heathrow when you step inside this Queen Anne style house. Agents Savills say Park Stile in Langley needs modernisation, but presents an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to renovate the property because it has no listing. The period property sits within private gardens and grounds approaching five acres. It is approached via a sweeping gravel drive. To the rear the land borders the new ‘The Langley’ luxury hotel and spa. To the front the view stretches across countryside. There are lovely large reception rooms, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room makes an excellent family space, while upstairs there are six bedrooms. Savills estimates a market value of £2,100,000. Call 01494 731950, visit www.savills.co.uk

SO NEAR... YET SO FAR 

This impressive David Wilson built home enjoys an enviable semi-rural position in Spencers Wood with a delightful aspect overlooking open countryside, and yet it is within walking distance of village amenities Accessed via a little lane which leads nowhere else, the property has some interesting added extras, too. It’s been adapted with a lift that gives access to the upper floors and a loft conversion which has created a wonderful suite, helping your guests to get away from it all too! Downstairs has been extended to offer a well-appointed kitchen-breakfast room with the advantage of bifold doors opening to the established garden alongside two reception rooms and a conservatory. The property has a price tag of £725,000. For more information contact Haslams on 0118 960 1000 or visit www.haslams.net

RURAL IDYLL 

A sweeping driveway, edged with white picket fencing and paddocks, leads to Yates Farm, a stunning period farmhouse near Binfield, set in 11 acres of land. To the rear, well-maintained and secluded gardens incorporate a paved patio that takes full advantage of the southerly aspect and an ‘all weather’ tennis court. The grounds are outstanding and in addition to the gardens, paddocks and an orchard, there are about six acres of ancient woodland belonging to the house on the opposite side of the lane, bordered on one side by a stream. Interesting features include a sun room with glass roof, and indoor pool with a sauna and a shower room. In addition to the main house, there is a beautiful Grade II listed timber framed threshing barn that dates back to the 18th century. Agents Strutt & Parker have put a guide price of £2 million on the property. Call them on 01344 636960 or visit www.struttandparker.com

sources: Berkshire Life, August 2018

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