Property description

Barp View is an exceptional award winning and uniquely architected detached house. It was built in 1997 and is still lived in by the original owners. As much of the furniture was commissioned to fit the house design, the preference is to rent it out on a fully furnished basis. It is in a convenient location close to the National Trust area of Runnymede Park and Windsor Great Park whilst less than a 10 minute walk from Egham's mainline train station and village shops. It would ideally suit a family, who will appreciate the generously proportioned rooms and close proximity to both excellent state, private and International schooling as well as the security of an electric gated entrance and alarm system. There is gas central heating, double glazing throughout, and under floor heating heating in select rooms. Newly installed is a Hive remote management heating system. The stunning kitchen/breakfast room has bi-fold doors that give a lovely aspect over and lead onto the landscaped garden with several entertaining areas.

The house 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 and 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 more rural feel with many surrounding parks and open spaces, with the River Thames and pleasure grounds around a mile away. The house is so well placed, it was rented by the support team of the Japanese Olympic rowing/kayaking team at around £5,250 per week and underwent their stringent government health, security and safety checks.

The area 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  (35mins) are also within easy reach. Egham train station provides regular service to London Waterloo (35/40 mins).

Schools around the area include Eton College, Wellington College, TASIS, The ACS International School, Bishopsgate 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.

The property has been built and finished to a high standard yet retains a lovely homely feel. It's well laid out accommodation is over several levels and is beautifully and fully furnished. The owners have continually maintained and improved the property with at least one room being updated each year. The kitchen was re-fitted in 2014 with four triple glazed bi-fold doors opening directly onto the garden with great entertaining space. Each room in the house has a theme and/or 'signature piece'. They include an original reclaimed Victorian fireplace in the sitting room, an antique Art Deco fireplace in the dining room which is themed with hand built Charles Rennie Mackintosh furniture. There is the stunning and relaxing African themed TV room, and a thistle carved headboard of a four poster bed as the signature piece of the Scottish room.. All are stunning examples of this unique property with a warm ambiance.

Externally to the front, access is via an electric gate. There is a landscaped parking area which can accommodate boat trailers, horse boxes and cars. There's a double garage with electric door. The easy to maintain rear garden is private with panelled fencing and a high brick wall and has both lawn and patio areas ideal for entertaining.  

Accommodation comprises:

Entrance Hall: High coved ceiling with recessed spotlight, radiator, dado rail, entry-phone, alarm pad, spindled stairs leading to the lower ground floor and first floor.

Sitting Room: Two double glazed windows to the front, radiator, burnished steel Victorian fireplace with tiled slips and inset gas coal effect fire on a granite hearth, wall to wall fitted display/library cabinet, high ceiling with decorative ceiling rose, light point, recessed ceiling spot lights, TV point.

Lower Ground Floor:

Hallway: Radiator, dado rail, coved ceiling, recessed ceiling spotlights, door to the garage.

Downstairs Cloakroom: White suite comprising low level w.c. designer pedestal wash hand basin, porcelain tiled floor, tiled walls, radiator, coved ceiling, frosted window to the side, built in cloaks cupboard with broom storage.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: There is a stunning range of high gloss white cabinets with soft-closing doors and drawers and granite effect work surfaces. There is a fitted Stoves range cooker with high gloss black Rangemaster extractor hood above, built in Neff combination oven/microwave, large integrated refrigerator, integrated dishwasher and bin unit, pull out larder, vegetable rack and carousel units. There is a large peninsular unit with inset sink and breakfast bar, radiator, porcelain tiled floor with under-heating, TV & telephone point, recessed ceiling spotlights, double glazed door to the side and bi-fold doors overlooking and leading onto the rear garden.

Utility Room: Porcelain tiled floor, radiator, double glazed door to the rear, work-top with stainless steel sink unit and tiled walls between this and the eye level cabinets, washing machine and tumble dryer, coved ceiling, recessed ceiling spotlight, extractor fan.

Dining Room: High coved ceiling with recessed spotlights, burnished steel fireplace with tiled slips on a granite hearth, radiator, double glazed patio sliding doors overlooking and leading onto the rear garden. There is a bespoke Charles Rennie Mackintosh table and signature Mackintosh high-back chairs with matching sideboard and an impressive imported Italian circular mirror.

First Floor Landing: Spindled staircase to the upper first floor, coved ceiling with recessed spotlights, radiator.

Bedroom Two: Double room. High ceiling with recessed spotlights, radiator, 2 double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, range of wall to wall fitted wardrobes incorporating dressing table and drawer units.

En Suite Shower Room: White suite comprising a quadrant shower enclosure, low-level w.c. half pedestal wash-hand basin, tall heated towel rail, coved ceiling, tiled walls and floor, fitted mirror with vanity light and shaving points above, extractor fan.

Bedroom Five: Double room. Two double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, radiator, high coved ceiling with recessed spotlights, range of fitted wardrobes.

TV Room/Bedroom Four: Two double glazed windows to the front, two radiators, wall mounted TV and speakers, built in airing cupboard.

Family Bathroom: White suite re-fitted in 2015 comprising tiled panelled bath with mixer tap and hand-held shower, large separate shower enclosure with sliding glass screen and contrasting tiled walls with fitted power shower, low-level w.c. vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and drawers below, lit wall mirror and shaver point, high coved ceiling with recessed spotlights, extractor fan, tiled walls, under floor heating, chrome heated towel rail, Velux window.

Upper First Floor: High vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlight, double glazed window to the front, dado rail.

Bedroom Three: Triple room. Two double glazed windows to the rear, high coved ceiling with recessed spotlights, radiator.

Second Floor: Recessed spotlight, dado rail.

Master Bedroom: Double room. This stunning room has a high vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights and ceiling fan. There are two Velux windows to the side and an attractive arched double glazed window with custom-made shutter-blinds overlooking the rear garden. There is a radiator, and spindled stairs to a mezzanine level with an excellent size walk-in wardrobe with double glazed window to the front, recessed ceiling spotlights and open hanging units.

En Suite Bathroom: White suite comprising panelled bath with wall mounted shower, low level w.c. pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor and walls, coved ceiling with recessed spotlights, chrome heated towel rail, radiator, shaver point, extractor fan.

Outside:

Front:  Electric entry gates lead to a landscaped gravelled parking area for several cars, with various flower/shrubbery beds and giving access to:

Double Garage: With a an electric/remote controlled door with light, further light & power, a Worcester gas central heating/hot water boiler, tap, water softener unit and a personal door to the house.

Rear Garden: Nicely secluded with panelled fencing to the rear and right-hand side and high brick wall to the left-hand side. The garden has a shaped area of lawn with various gravel beds, shrubbery beds, circular paved patio area and wide paved patio and b-b-q area . There are garden sheds at the rear side. There is various external lighting and side access to the front of the property. EPC Rating: D.Available from 1st August 2016.  

Property Features :

• Award Winning Detached House
• 4/5 Bedrooms
• 2/3 Reception Rooms
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Utility Room