For Sale5 Bedroom Country House in Winkfield Row, Winkfield, Berkshire, RG42£1,700,000

Delightful period house, together with a separate annexe, all set in circa 3.69 acres Brock Hill Cottage is a captivating country house offering a rare opportunity for those seeking a property of much character with the additional benefit of ancillary accommodation in the form of a detached annexe. The gardens back onto fields and present a picturesque setting for the house, with the verandah taking full advantage of this outlook and providing superb relaxation space. The house offers bright and elegant living space, combining period character with modern-day living to create a most appealing family home. The ground floor is arranged around an elegant reception hall, with its feature fireplace and stripped wooden floor, and includes a 29’8” drawing room with direct access out to the verandah, a good size dining room and a spacious study with an adjoining store room; this area could easily be reconfigured to suit personal requirements. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of units, Corian worksurfaces and appliances including a Miele ceramic hob, double oven and dishwasher, a Liebherr fridge/freezer and an Aeg microwave and there is an adjoining larder, with a door to the integral garage. From the reception hall, access may be gained to the cellar and also the utility room and cloakroom. Situated on the first floor is the principal suite comprising a dual aspect bedroom with wonderful views over fields, an en suite dressing room and a recently fitted en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom on this floor. This property has 3.69 acres of land. Outside To the front, double electrically operated gates open onto a gravelled parking area where access may be gained to the detached annexe and two garages. The annexe comprises a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and en suite bathroom and offers a fantastic opportunity for inter-generational living or could provide a useful income stream. To the rear of the main house, the beautifully tended south-facing garden is undoubtedly a fine feature of the property and enjoys a high degree of seclusion and privacy. The verandah and an adjoining arbour provide excellent 'al fresco' dining and relaxation space and overlook the lawned garden with its flower/rose beds providing splashes of colour. Positioned in one corner is an 'all weather' tennis court and to one side, behind clipped privet hedging, there is a vegetable garden with a greenhouse and timber shed. Also belonging to the property is a three-acre field situated along the western boundary. Council Tax: House – Band G, Annexe – Band C Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage Situation Brock Hill Cottage enjoys a rural location yet is well placed for transport networks and local amenities. Heathrow airport is just 14 miles away and there are regular train services to London Waterloo from Ascot, Martins Heron and Bracknell stations; London Paddington is accessible from Maidenhead Station (Elizabeth Line). The towns of Ascot, Maidenhead and Windsor offer an excellent range of shopping and leisure amenities and there are some well-regarded restaurants and gastropubs in the area including The Belvedere Arms in Sunninghill, Bluebells in Sunningdale, The Barn at Coworth Park and Michelin starred Royal Oak in Paley Street, the Fat Duck, Waterside Inn and Hinds Head in Bray. Brock Hill Cottage is well located to enjoy someof the country’s best known events. Highlights of the local calendar include Royal Ascot,the annual PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club and the Cartier International Polo atSmith’s Lawn. For leisure there are prestigious golf clubs including Wentworth, Sunningdale, Swinley Forest and The Berkshire; polo is available at Coworth Park, the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club and Guards Polo Club and horse racing is available at Ascot and Windsor. The picturesque local countryside and Swinley Forest boast excellent walks with horse riding at Chobham Common and Windsor Great Park. The area is also fortunate to have some excellent schools including Lambrook (whichis less than a third of a mile away), Papplewick, Heathfield School, St. George’s, St. Mary’s Ascot, Wellington College and Eton College. For international schooling, TASIS (The American School) and ACS International School are both within easy reach. Directions From Strutt & Parker's office in Ascot High Street turn left, proceed to the bottom of the High Street and turn left at the mini roundabout into Winkfield Road. Follow the road to twin mini roundabouts where you will take the second exit at the first roundabout and the first exit at the second roundabout into Winkfield Road/A330. Continue for about half a mile, turn left into Forest Road/B3034 and continue for a further 1.5 miles to a junction where you will turn right into Chavey Down Road /B3017. Proceed towards the end of the road where Brock Hill Cottage will be found on the left hand side, just before the T-junction.