Property description
Clarence Cottage is a Grade II Listed detached house, believed to have been built in the late 1780’s as a coach house to the main property, a country house probably owned by a London gent for his country retreat. It is tucked away in a secluded position off the top end of Middle Hill, one of the village’s premier roads. It is approached via a rhododendron fringed shingled driveway that leads to the two properties. The country house is now luxury apartments, and Clarence Cottage has its own off road parking and a detached ‘coach house/garage’ building which has recently had planning permission passed to create a first floor studio/annexe.
The current owners have lived here for the last 33 years and it has proved to be a much-loved family home, where 3 children have grown up who have now flown the nest. It has been well maintained and refurbished over the years to include beautiful sash windows, many with natural wood reveals and cills, stripped wood doors and a recently re-tiled roof with its own original weather vane! Clarence Cottage is a much-loved house that oozes character yet retains a lovely homely feel.
The kitchen/dining/family room is housed in the former coach section and has a gas fired Aga, high ceiling and exposed brick walls which still display some of the historic wheel scrapes. In addition there is a good size entrance hall, large sitting room, study, cloakroom and utility room on the ground floor and large landing, 4 double bedrooms, en suite & family bathrooms on the first floor. Externally there is a large cobbled courtyard between the house and coach house and a gorgeous walled garden with lawn and fruit trees.
It is situated close to the heart of the highly desirable village of Englefield Green that is located in a prominent position on the edge of Windsor Great Park. Englefield Green has become one of the most sought after locations outside of London and is synonymous with luxury housing. Although in close proximity to the capital Englefield Green maintains a rural feel with many surrounding parks and open spaces that offer picturesque walks and cycle rides.
The village benefits from excellent transport links to London and the south east with easy access to the M25, M4 and M3. London Heathrow Airport (10 mins) and London Gatwick (30mins) are also within easy reach. Egham train station provides regular service to London Waterloo (35/40 mins).
Schools around the area include Bishopsgate, Eton College, Wellington College, TASIS and The ACS international 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 Wentworth Golf Club.
Entrance Hall: Wide & tall front door with square paned casement window above, high beamed ceiling, part-panelled walls, spindled dog-leg staircase to the first floor, radiator, stripped wood door with brass furniture to:
Sitting Room: High ceiling, sash windows and tall casement door onto the rear courtyard garden and two further sash windows to the side. There is a fitted gas ‘wood-burner’ effect fire on a tiled hearth, various television and speaker points, radiator, part-panelled walls with one being brick-exposed/part-panelled and brass light switches.
Study: Casement sash window to the front and side, radiator, panelled walls, fitted shelving and telephone points.
Kitchen/Dining Room:
Kitchen area: Fitted with a range of painted wood fronted cabinets with soft-closing doors and drawers with Silestone worktops and splash-backs over and inset double bowl sink unit with mixer tap/ filtered drinking water facility. There is red & black gas-fired Aga, integrated side by side refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, and an integrated microwave. The floor is limestone flags and there is a sash window to the rear, painted exposed brick walls and a high beamed ceiling.
Dining area: Painted exposed brick walls, high ceiling, floorboards, sash window to the side with exposed beam lintel, brass light switches, casement bay window overlooking the cobbled courtyard with boxed in radiator with ornate cover and fitted window seat, further radiator.
Rear Lobby/Utility Room: Tiled floor with exposed and rendered brick walls, coat hanging and boot storage space, integrated freezer, work surfaces with inset sink and space for a washing machine & tumble dryer below, Potterton Kingfisher Mf gas central heating/hot water boiler, water softener, door to the front, roof light, stripped wood door with antique hinges & latch to:
Downstairs Cloakroom: Low level w.c. corner wash hand basin, frosted window, tiled floor, exposed brick & rendered walls.
Landing: Spacious area with spindled balustrade, beamed ceiling, radiator, two sash windows and range of built in storage cupboards, including an airing cupboard.
Master Bedroom: Two casement sash windows, radiator, beamed ceiling, access to large insulated loft space, range of fitted wardrobes, door to further storage area with window and light.
En Suite Bathroom: White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap & shower attachment, vanity unit with marble tops and raised wash-hand basin with storage below, heated towel rail, sash window to the side.
En suite toilet: with low level w.c.
Bedroom Two: Two sash windows, radiator, beamed ceiling, raised cupboard with stripped wood doors.
Bedroom Three: Two sash window, cast iron corner fireplace, radiator, access to loft space, fitted wardrobe/dressing table unit.
Bedroom Four: Two sash windows, radiator, fitted cabin style bed with study unit and storage below.
Family Bathroom: White suite comprising a sunken bath/shower, pedestal wash-hand basin, low level w.c. heated towel rail, tiled walls, small window to the side and natural wood window with frosted etched glass to the rear.
Outside:
Courtyard: this area is laid out in a lovely cobble-stone with raised flower/shrubbery beds to the side, tap, Fig tree, tall brick wall to one side & front with inset wide double gates incorporating a pedestrian gate which leads to the parking area where there is space for 3 cars and leads to the Garage: Being an extra-large single with electric double doors, light & power and a brick floor.
Coach House: This large space has one set of double doors and a set of sliding doors from the courtyard. There is light & power and an inspection pit and a tall pitched slate tiled roof. There is planning permission to raise the roof and convert the upper floor above the coach house and adjoining garage into an ‘annexe’ with its own entrance.
Rear Courtyard: Laid mainly in a mellow yellow brick with inset flower & shrubbery beds and enclosed by fences and brick walls.
Main Garden: This good size walled garden is laid to lawn, with flower & shrubbery beds and several fruit trees. EPC Rating D.
Property Features :
- Character Detached House
- Grade II Listed
- Set in a Quiet Location
- Detached Garage/Coach House
- With Planning for a Studio above
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