3 Bed Terraced House, Motivated Seller, Ascot, SL5 9FG £1,000,000

We love having the leisure facilities right here. We mostly use the pool and steam room, they’re just downstairs from us so they’re very convenient. The garden pavilion is great too, we’ve used it a lot for private parties. There’s an indoor pizza oven which makes catering really easy!

The grounds of the estate are wonderful, we have our own pond and there are so many beautiful trees. Late summer, we collect apples and blackberries for baking and we collect and dry the flowers from the Linden tree, they’re great as a cold remedy in the winter months. We also use the honey that’s cultured on the estate - it’s very cathartic to collect and use what we have here, far away from road pollution and with zero travel miles.

We’re directly between Sunningdale and Sunninghill, whichever town we go to we have a variety of shops and restaurants including a really good butcher and bakery – we value good quality food and there are so many choices nearby for that. Virginia Water Park is just up the road, great for walks year round, it’s so beautiful there. We’re surrounded by nature here but still so close to London and the airport, we travel a lot so that balance is really important to us.

We’re now relocating and will miss the estate very much.

Location Discretely located between Sunningdale and Sunninghill, Charters is within easy reach of London, Heathrow airport and the M25, M3 and M4 motorways. Closer to home, this area is renowned for superb restaurants, shops and world class recreational facilities including Wentworth Golf Club, Ascot race-course and Guards Polo Club. For lazy days at home, Charters has private leisure facilities available to residents, and a Concierge service capable of organising most anything you may desire.

History Charters has a rich history dating from the Art Deco era and the renovation to create the apartments and the new Garden House and Court blocks has stayed true to that. Indeed, the original architect of the listed building consulted with the developers on the building and renovation works.

Commissioned by Frank Parkinson in the late 1930s, the centrepiece of Charters Estate followed the Art Deco principle of 'purposeful living’ and incorporated state of the art technology and finishes, some of which remain today.

Upon completion, Country Life lauded Charters as “One of the last great country houses to be built in Britain” and the “Blueprint for future country-house living”. Confirming its social status, Charters went on to play host to Sir Winston Churchill and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, post abdication.

In the early 2000s Charters underwent a significant renovation to create the apartments and lifestyle we see today.

The grounds and apartments pay homage to the Art Deco era. The original garden columns, now Grade II listed remain, while the new building interiors are finished with polished steel and illuminated etched glass. Charters remains a great country estate to be enjoyed at the highest of today’s standards.

Privacy & Security Charters is a high security estate. Cameras around the perimeter are monitored by 24-hour on-site security and only the Concierge can admit guests who are in turn escorted to their hosts’ apartment.

This is a home for people to relax from the stresses and attentions of the outside world.

Further details on security measures can be provided on request.

Leisure facilities ·       20 Metre indoor heated swimming pool ·       Sauna & steam room ·       Gym ·       Tennis court ·       Changing rooms with towels, robes and luxury toiletries ·       Spa and therapy treatment room ·       Billiards room ·       Garden pavilion with indoor BBQ, pizza oven, fridge and wine cooler. Indoor and outdoor seating for 30 people.

Location Sunninghill in Berkshire is a quiet, sought after village popular with discerning residents who value discretion.

With Wentworth Golf Club, Guards Polo Club and Ascot Racecourse all within 3 miles, Sunninghill offers year round activities on the doorstep. Noteworthy dining and social spots include Coworth Park Hotel, Bluebells and Pazzia. Twenty minutes away is the village of Bray with The Fat Duck, The Waterside Inn, The Crown and Hinds Head Michelin starred restaurants.

For shopping, Sunninghill is a pretty, friendly village a short walk from Charters with a few independently owned shops, hairdressers and restaurants. Sunningdale is a mile away with boutiques, tailors, interior designers, cafes, a butcher and a Waitrose. Sunningdale also has a mainline train station, or if you prefer, a Rolls Royce dealership. For something a little sportier, nearby you’ll find a Maserati and Ferrari showroom, also in an Art Deco design and a McLaren showroom.

There are three garden centres nearby where you will variously find Bevans, voted the UKs best butcher, a Lakeland concession and other select brands.

Windsor Great Park is nearby, the 4500 acre park stretching to Windsor Castle. Within the park you’ll find Savill Garden, Virginia Water Lake and on the far side, The Long Walk. Windsor Great Park is ideal for beautiful English countryside walks, whatever the season.

Charters is popular with international buyers who value the internationally renowned schools nearby including The Sunningdale School with its impressive track record of securing places at Eton and Harrow. Papplewick, ACS International School and the Marist School are all on the doorstep.

Transport links Road A30: 0.7 miles M3: 3.5 miles M25: 6 miles M4: 10 miles

Train Sunningdale train station: 1 mile. Every 30 minutes – 51 minutes direct to Waterloo

Airport London Heathrow: 10 miles

EPC Rating: B