7 bed country house for sale

Ascot Road, Maidenhead SL6

Welcome to Bournebridge House, a grand country home steeped in history and character, quietly set in the sought-after village of Holyport.

This magnificent 7-bedroom residence blends legacy with lifestyle across 6,600 sq. Ft. Of versatile living space, with an additional coach house that, after renovation, would offer a two-bedroom annexe and a large garage/workshop/function room increasing the functional areas to over 8,200sq.ft.

Set in approximately 3.7 acres of private gardens, mature woodland, and sun-drenched terraces, this is a home designed for both elegant entertaining and relaxed rural living.

The estate dates back to the 17th century, where the original Bournebridge Lodge was the seat of Sir Robert Sidney - Earl of Leicester. The current property, built during the Victorian period, originally named Fledgeborough Hall, has since been home to Alfred Barnard Bassett, the Aspro family (pioneers of Aspirin), and the iconic Billy Smart Circus family. More recently, it served as the backdrop for music videos by British singer Lola Young.

The current family have made Bournebridge their home for the last 18 years, bringing up their children and grandchildren and creating fond & lasting memories. They have made the hard decision that it is time for the next custodians to start their new memories here.

The Main Residence

From the moment you arrive through secure electric gates and sweep up the hidden driveway that wraps around the property, Bournebridge makes a statement. Entering via the grand double front doors, the reception hall sets the tone with large, light-filled rooms that celebrate both heritage and scale.

The formal drawing room, 30ft dining room, and wood-panelled study feature original fireplaces, ornate detailing, and charming bay windows. For those who love to entertain or require multigenerational flexibility, the layout delivers — with a music room, a sunroom suite, and a spacious games room that flows into a private office.

At the heart of the home is a thoughtfully designed kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances, large bay seating, a utility room, and additional basement storage. Quietly set to the side is a self-contained annexe — perfect for guests, staff, or independent family members.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Upstairs, the 22ft principal bedroom is a true retreat — complete with French doors onto a roof terrace, a luxurious en suite with walk-in shower and soaking tub, and a bespoke dressing room/second bedroom that connects to a Jack and Jill bathroom and a third bedroom complete the first floor, while the second floor features three more bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom with skylight views above a freestanding bath.

Grounds & Leisure

The grounds are private, peaceful, and full of potential. A walled pool terrace with a heated swimming pool, turreted folly, and a pool house with sauna creates the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining. Mature trees, expansive lawns, and light woodland surround the home, offering sanctuary and seclusion — complete with your own personal bridge, stream, and a secondary entrance (currently unused).

Permitted development is in place for a new indoor swimming pool, gym, and 4-car garage allowing scope for substantial leisure additions (Ref: 15/02819).

Planning Opportunity

An additional 0.46-acre parcel of land is available by separate negotiation. Combined with the existing coach house, full planning permission is granted to demolish and rebuild a 3,500 sq. Ft. Detached residence with its own access — a rare dual-dwelling opportunity (Ref: 23/01301/full).

The Location

Set within the conservation village of Holyport, part of the parish of Bray, you’re just moments from bridleways, countryside walks, and four traditional pubs — yet only two miles from Maidenhead’s Crossrail and mainline services getting you to London Paddington in around 25 minutes. Heathrow is also just 25 minutes by car via the M4.

Education options are exceptional — with Ofsted “Outstanding” Holyport College (sponsored by Eton) just 500 metres from the property and within catchment. Eton College itself is only 7 miles away, and St Mary’s Ascot just 10 miles away.

Nearby Bray offers world-renowned Michelin-starred dining at Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck and Hind’s Head, and Alain Roux’s Waterside Inn, while Royal Ascot and Windsor add to the area’s rich royal and cultural appeal.

This home is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own and one that needs viewing to see its full potential