Property Details: - Type: Semi-detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 4
Agent: Strutt & Parker - Windsor Phone: 01753 903581
Red Gables is a handsome semi-detached period house, presenting an ideal opportunity for those seeking a property of character and charm. Arranged over four floors, the accommodation boasts generous proportions and many period features, all combining to create excellent living and entertaining space. Of particular note is the wonderful far-reaching views over the Thames Valley.<br/><br/>Stone steps lead up to the porch and entrance door which opens into a welcoming reception hall featuring an elegant staircase with oak hand rail, which in turn opens into the dining room, with its bespoke display cabinetry, a working fireplace and large windows with original shutters. Bi-folding doors link this room with the sitting room where floor-to-ceiling windows with original shutters showcase the views over the garden. This room also has bespoke cabinetry, alongside a marble fireplace. <br/><br/>Steps from the reception hall descend to the ground floor where there is a kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a modern range of units, granite work surfaces, Aga and integrated appliances; there is also ample spacious for a dining table. There is also the original walk-in larder with curved ceiling, a good-size study with fitted cabinets, the boiler room, and a cloakroom. <br/><br/>The second floor is arranged to provide a spacious principal bedroom with bespoke fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom, an additional double bedroom with a feature fireplace and wood burner, a shower room, and a useful laundry room. There are three further bedrooms and a bathroom on the upper level.<br/><br/>To the front, a driveway with a turning circle provides ample parking for several vehicles and also leads to the garage which has a room with an en suite shower room above. <br/>The landscaped garden to the rear is enclosed by mature shrubs and trees and is principally laid to lawn with well-stocked flower/shrub borders. Adjoining the house is a charming sheltered sun terrace ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation.<br/><br/>Red Gables is situated in the highly-regarded village of Englefield Green with its village green and cricket ground. The nearby village centre offers a good range of shops catering for day-to-day needs, along with restaurants and public houses, including Raymond Blanc’s The Barley Mow which is conveniently located on the edge of the green. More extensive amenities are available in the nearby towns of Egham, Windsor and Staines.<br/><br/>The property is well placed for access to the motorway network with Junction 13 of the M25 within three miles and the M4 (J5) just 5.5 miles away. Rail services are available at nearby Egham, Staines, Virginia Water and Windsor stations. Heathrow Airport (T5) is readily accessible and caters for both domestic and international flights. <br/><br/>There are many outstanding schools and colleges in the area including the local St. John’s Beaumont and Bishopsgate, Upton House in Windsor, Papplewick, Heathfield, St. George’s and St. Mary’s in Ascot, Lambrook in Winkfield Row, and the Royal Holloway University.
