5 bed detached house for sale

London Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5

Wellbridge Cottage is a magnificent detached home that offers four comfortable reception rooms off the welcoming reception hall, including the 28ft main sitting room with its wooden flooring, fireplace fitted with a logburner, and triple aspect, welcoming plenty of natural light and opening onto the garden via French doors. A formal dining room adjoins the sitting room in a semi open-plan layout, and across the reception hall is a useful study for home working, and a family room, providing further space in which to relax.

Towards the rear of the house, the large open kitchen has a stunning glass ceiling, panoramic windows and bi-folding doors opening onto the decked terrace and garden, with l’Cornue French units and integrated appliances including neff ovens and warming drawer, a Miele dishwasher and a Liebherr wine fridge. In addition to a complete re-styling, modern technological and eco-efficient features were installed, including three-phase electricity, a Sony TV and Denton stereo unit with 3-way speaker system for the kitchen, pool, and garden, new central heating, high-performance double glazing, under-floor heating and other advanced features.

Towards the rear of the ground floor is an impressive indoor swimming pool and gym, with the pool depth going from approximately 1m to a depth of 2m, with bi-folding doors that open out to beautifully maintained decking that links with the kitchen/breakfast room, thereby creating superb entertaining/recreational space. The pool has the benefit of an ozone filtration system and there are dedicated shower facilities within the changing room. In addition, it also benefits from a retractable cover and lighting modes in the pool and surrounding area. Above the pool area is a large boarded storage room with power and lighting that could be converted to further living space, subject to the necessary consents.

Upstairs, the main house has four well-presented double bedrooms, including the luxurious principal bedroom with its dressing room and en suite shower room. Bedroom 2 has a dressing area and en suite bathroom, whilst a family bathroom services the remaining bedrooms. A further double bedroom can be found above the garage. With its en suite shower room and large studio-style layout, the space could be utilised as accommodation for guests or an au-pair. It is worth noting that the house has a fully boarded loft providing useful storage space.

The house is in a convenient and well-connected position yet has a secluded and private feel owing to the enclosed, un-overlooked setting, with the extensive garden being bordered and enclosed by woodland on all sides. At the front, the spacious driveway provides plenty of parking space and access to the double garage for secure parking or storage and workshop space; the floor has a fully sealed coating and units/cupboards, plus wall racking, were manufactured and installed by Dura.

The gardens to the sides and rear feature beautiful rolling lawns, well-stocked border beds and a wealth of established shrubs and mature trees, all of which have been regularly maintained by a professional gardener. Social areas include the patio and the timber deck, while there is also a splendid garden room (with heating), plus two sheds for garden storage.

Wellsbridge House is situated just moments from Ascot High Street and its enviable location combines the advantages of country living with the convenience of excellent transport links and easy access to London, the motorway network and Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Bustling Ascot High Street offers a selection of shops catering for day-to-day needs, restaurants and cafes, and further amenities, including a Waitrose store is available at Sunningdale. More extensive amenities can be found in the towns of Windsor, Camberley, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Guildford and Reading, all easily accessible.

For the commuter, Ascot and Sunningdale stations provide regular services to London Waterloo, and the local motorway network provides easy access to the capital and the business centres of the Thames Valley and the south east.

The area is a golfer’s paradise with many prestigious golf clubs close at hand, including Wentworth, Sunningdale, Swinley Forest and The Berkshire. The majestic Windsor Great Park is close at hand and for the equestrian enthusiast, polo is available at Ascot Park, Guards Polo Club and the Royal Berkshire Polo Club, and horse racing is available at Ascot and Windsor. There are also exceptional schools in the area, in both the state and independent sectors.

Location section
Distances
M3 (Jct 3) 4.3. Miles
M25 (Jct) 6.6 miles
M4 (Jct 6) 8.3 miles
Ascot High Street 0.5 miles
Sunningdale 2 miles
Bracknell 4.5 miles
Windsor 6.5 miles
Heathrow Airport (T5) 9.9 miles
Central London 27.7 miles

Nearby Stations
Ascot
Sunningdale
Martins Heron
Bracknell

Key Locations
Ascot Racecourse
Windsor Great Park
Savill Garden
Virginia Water Lake
Windsor Castle
The Look Out Discovery Centre
legoland Windsor Resort
Runnymede

Nearby Schools
lvs Ascot
Papplewick, Ascot
Heathfield, Ascot
St George's, Ascot
St Mary's, Ascot
The Marist, Ascot
Sunningdale
Charters School, Sunningdale
Coworth Flexlands School, Chobham
Woodcote House, Windlesham,
Lambrook School, Winkfield Row
Wellington College
Eton College