Property description

Situated in the heart of the prestigious Crown Estate is this magnificent bespoke family residence. This imposing home offers a wealth of entertaining space, coupled with an indoor leisure complex with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and separate staff accommodation. A notable feature of the property is the spacious master bedroom suite plus a large mirrored dressing room, well proportioned ensuite bathroom and balcony overlooking the wonderful grounds. The property is situated approximately 0.8 miles from Oxshott train station with its service to London, Waterloo (approximately 32 minutes).

Description    Situated in the heart of the prestigious Crown Estate is this magnificent bespoke family residence. This imposing home offers a wealth of entertaining space, coupled with an indoor leisure complex with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and separate staff accommodation. A notable feature of the property is the spacious master bedroom suite plus a large mirrored dressing room, well proportioned ensuite bathroom and balcony overlooking the wonderful grounds.
All main areas are covered by CCTV, coupled with an extensive intruder, fire alarm and access control system. There is an air conditioning system to the main kitchen area, the master bedroom, and upper floor bedroom suite. In addition there is a 150 mb fibre optic broadband connection plus BT broadband available throughout the house.

Location & The Grounds    The property sits in glorious mature landscaped gardens which have been carefully planned by the current owners as is the interior of the house itself. There is a large lawned area, while leafy trees and hedges provide generous screening generating a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Borders bring colour during the spring and summer months, making this a pleasant place to sit outside and relax on warm sunny days. A large terrace stretches along the back of the house leading down to a sunken entertaining area which has proved superb for summer parties and outdoor events, with steps leading into the Leisure complex and up to the outdoor swimming pool.
The garden to the front of the house is approached via electric wooden gates and the driveway spans the full width of the house. Lawned areas can be found to both sides which are complimented by borders containing shrubs. The house stands proudly on a plot of approximately 1.5 acres (STMS) and has access to Prince's Coverts which is managed woodland owned by the Crown Estate.
The A3 and the M25 are equidistant from Oxshott village, offering access into London and routes to Gatwick and Heathrow. Trains from Oxshott station have regular services into London Waterloo. London is easily accessible either by road on the A3 or the train. Esher is also nearby offering a cinema, a variety of restaurants and pubs along with Sandown Racecourse. Kingston and Guildford are larger centres, both approximately half an hour away.
An excellent range of schools, both state and private are within easy reach of the house. A major draw is the International Community School, much favoured by ex-pat families. Daneshill School is another extremely popular school and is situated in Oxshott. Nearby Cobham village has become a thriving place for families with well known coffee shops such as Starbucks and Costa and restaurants such as Carluccio's and Cote Brasserie.

Directions    From the A3, take the exit signposted Leatherhead and Oxshott. At the roundabout, take the exit signposted Oxshott. Proceed towards the centre of Oxshott village, passing the railway station on the right and go over the railway bridge. Turn left onto Birds Hill Rise immediately before the petrol station. At the mini-roundabout turn right into Birds Hill Drive. Continue down and Nightingale Court, 16 Birds Hill Drive can be found on the right hand side.

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