Property description

Glenwood Cottage offers one of those almost unique opportunities to purchase a property on a large plot of land where one can refurbish/reconfigure or extend/redevelop (subject to planning approval) at less than £1.5M.

Built in the late Victoria era as a coach house to the main house, this characterful property requires substantial improvement. We believe it has never previously sought planning permission or been extended and presents a wonderful opportunity of a ‘blank canvas’ to those with the vision of bringing this house into the 21st century, without paying in excess of £2M one would normally expect to pay for a family house on such a large plot of land.

It is set in a semi-rural location with views over Crown land to both the front and rear, with the most wonderful secluded gardens to the rear which are laid out in 3 sections; the more formal lawned area of garden with various shrubs and trees, a lightly wooded area with stunning blankets of Bluebells in the Spring and an organic orchard and fruit cage to the rear which comprises apples, pears, quince, medlars, greengages, goosberries, raspberries, redcurrants, loganberries, cherries, rhubarb and walnuts. There are even a couple of beehives producing ‘Glenwood Honey’!

Glenwood Cottage is situated in the highly desirable village of Virginia Water - home to the world renowned Wentworth Estate which was developed in the 1920’s with its mix of mainly large family homes and mansions intertwined with its now 3 superb golf courses, including the famous West Course. Virginia Water Lake and Windsor Great Park are all easily accessible and the main-line train station is about 1.25miles (with a short-cut to reduce this). Virginia Water has become one of the most sought after locations in the country and is synonymous with luxury housing. Although in close proximity to the capital, it still retains a more rural feel with many surrounding parks and open spaces. It also benefits from excellent transport links to London and the south east with easy access to the M25, M4 and M3. London Heathrow Airport (15 mins) and London Gatwick (35mins) are also within easy reach. 

Schools around the area include Eton College, Bishopsgate School, Papplewick, St Georges, St James & Hampton Boys and the two International Schools Tasis and the American Community School as well as numerous other quality establishments. The area really is blessed with choice in this department.

The local area benefits from many international sporting venues including Guards Polo Club, Ascot Racecourse and the Wentworth Club which also has excellent Spa and tennis facilities, as well as the golf already mentioned. 


Entrance Hall: Hardwood front door with glass panel to the side, some Oak panelling to the walls, feature beamed ceiling, carpeted staircase to the first floor. 
Sitting Room: This lovely L-shaped room has attractive wood panelling, high ceiling, window and leaded light French doors to the conservatory, further window to the front, built in cupboards.  
Bathroom: Bath, wash-hand basin, w.c. window to the front, door to the rear.
Kitchen: Some fitted units and built in double oven and 4-ring gas hob, parquet flooring, original stable doors to the conservatory.
Utility Room: Double Belfast sink, window, parquet flooring. 
Boiler Cupboard: Parquet & concrete flooring, oil fired boiler.
Conservatory: Original stable door from the kitchen, concrete floor, brick base with windows all round and a pitched polycarbonate roof, double doors to the rear garden and a prolific grape vine.
Study/Music Room: Open fireplace with original ‘deer’ tiled slips and timber surround/mantle-piece, panelled walls, double window to the front with glass panel either side and door to:
Annexe: 
Kitchenette:  Small kitchenette which has a sink unit, double window and door to: 
Bedroom: Double opening window and French doors to the front, wardrobe.
En Suite Bathroom: Small shower-bath, w.c. pedestal wash-hand basin, part tiled walls, frosted window to the side. 
First Floor:
Family Room/Bedroom: Originally the ‘hayloft’, this huge room could easily be sub-divided to provide a good size double bedroom and still retain a sizeable landing. There are beams to the high vaulted ceiling and painted brick walls, access to loft space, windows to the front and rear and a blocked fireplace with timber surround and ornate mantle-piece.
Bedroom 2: Lovely Double room with sash window overlooking the rear garden, fitted wardrobe. 
Inner Hall: Sash window to the side/front
Bathroom: Suite comprising panelled bath, w.c. wash-hand basin, window to the side, built in wardrobe, built in airing cupboard.
Bedroom 3: Good double room with sash window to the side/front, sink unit, door to an external staircase.
Bedroom 4: Window to the side, access to loft space.
Outside: 
Front: Shrubbery beds, driveway to allow parking for several cars with circular shrubbery bed and original cobbled courtyard nearer the house, leading to the: Double Garage: With part pitched tiled roof, double doors to the side and rear, light & power.
Rear Garden: The mature shrubbery and trees provide a high degree of privacy from almost every viewpoint. There is a fig tree behind the conservatory and at the bottom of the garden is an orchard and fruit cage with numerous varieties of fruit to indulge in. The garden could be enjoyed by adults and children alike with endless opportunities for dens and tree-houses! EPC Rating F.

Property Features :

• Detached Character House
• In need of full Refurbishment
• Extension/Development Potential
• Approx. 1.2 Acre Plot
• Secluded Gardens