Location

Englemere occupies a wonderful parkland setting within close proximity of Ascot High Street, with its racecourse, range of shops, cafes and boutiques for daily needs and main line station providing services to London (Waterloo). More extensive shopping facilities can be found in Windsor approximately 7 miles, Bracknell 3.5 miles and Guildford 15.5 miles.

By road Ascot is convenient for the M3, M25 and access to the motorway network. Heathrow Airport (T5) is approximately 12.1 miles, Farnborough Airport 12.4 miles and Central London 30 miles. All distances are approximate.

There is an extensive number of renowned schools in the area including Papplewick, LVS, Lambrook, Sunningdale, Hall Grove, The Marist Schools, St George’s and St Mary’s Ascot. Eton and Wellington colleges are accessible as are the international options of TASIS and ACS Egham.

There are numerous well-known events locally including Royal Ascot, the annual PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club and the Cartier International Polo at Smith’s Lawn.

A wealth of exceptional leisure amenities lie close at hand: Wentworth, Sunningdale, Swinley Forest, Windlesham and The Berkshire golf clubs; polo at Guards Polo Club, Coworth Park and the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club; horse racing at Ascot and Windsor; walking and riding in Windsor Great Park; boating on the River Thames. Health clubs locally include Wentworth Club, Coworth Park Hotel Spa and Pennyhill Park.

Theatres and cinemas in the area include The Novello Theatre Sunninghill, The Royal Windsor Theatre, Cineworld Bracknell, New Victoria Theatre Woking and Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford.

Description

Englemere is a landmark luxury development located in an incredibly special setting on the fringes of Ascot. Set within the mature grounds of a former Royal Lodge.

The Penthouse is the epitome of luxury and occupies the entire top floor of this exceptional classical style building. It comprises a spacious reception hall with three central reception areas including the sitting room, kitchen/ breakfast room and dining room, divided by elegant feature fireplaces. All three rooms have bi-folding doors opening to expansive roof terraces which include large entertaining spaces, swim spa and a separate hot tub. Double doors lead from the dining room to the cinema room.

The kitchen/ breakfast room is beautifully fitted with extensive cabinetry, marble worktops, 2 sink units, and first class appliances including 2 Wolf ovens, steamer and microwave; 2 Sub Zero fridge freezers; Gaggenau 4 ring gas hob, 4 ring induction hob, poacher and grill; 4 Gaggenau wine fridges.

The east wing of The Penthouse features the extensive principal suite with private balcony and access to one of the larger roof terraces, a guest suite, study and utility/ laundry room. The west wing comprises three further spacious bedroom suites, one of which has a private balcony.

The formal gardens and landscaping at Englemere are absolutely spectacular and extend to about 12.5 acres in total. The old squash court, erected by Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Weigall, was renovated to create the luxury leisure suite which includes an entertaining room, kitchen, separate changing rooms and a gym. Adjacent to the leisure suite is the swimming pool, which is elegantly surrounded by stone temples to complete the classical garden architecture throughout the grounds. The idyllic greenery within the gardens remains, including an outstanding old English oak, copper beech trees, plus a charming array of wild bluebells. The grounds include an enchanting walkway framed by sweet chestnut trees and a formal walled garden lies adjacent to the terrace and fountain area.