Old Ferry Drive, Wraysbury,

A medieval Grade II listed country house of great historic interest, in an idyllic and well-connected location

5 reception rooms 5 bedrooms 3 en suite bathrooms 2 garages parkland grounds of 5 acres

Guide price £1,800,000 Freehold

Savills Windsor 3-4 High Street, Windsor, , SL4 1LD Suzy Lambert [email protected] +44 (0) 1753 834 600

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Savills Windsor Suzy Lambert +44 (0) 1753 834 600 [email protected] savills.co.uk

Page 2 of 4 Old Ferry Drive, Wraysbury, Middlesex Situation 5 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, 5 During the 14th century Wraysbury (or Wyrardisbury) was a bedrooms (3 en suite), 2 garages, parkland grounds of 5 acres Royal Manor and its lands often featured in the dowries of English Queens. Tenure: Freehold Wraysbury remains a pretty Thameside village but now also offers easy access to and and lies to Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy the south of the M4 and west of the M25 (which links with the M3 Performance Certificate is available on request. and M40). It has two railway stations linking Windsor and London Waterloo; Paddington is accessible via . Sporting facilities Royal Borough of Windsor and in the area are varied and include the nearby lakes and reservoir Local Authority: waterborne activities, golf at , and . Tel: +44 (0) 1628 683800 Wentworth, horse racing at Windsor and Ascot, horse riding and polo in Windsor Great Park and boating on the . Independent schools in the region include Eton End in Datchet, Brigidine, Upton House and St. George's in Windsor, St. John’s Beaumont in and Eton College. Description DESCRIPTION The Lodge is a unique medieval country house, discreetly attached in part, set within magnificent parkland grounds. Dating back to the 13th century with later additions and re-building in the Tudor period, the timber-framed building is a remarkable residence with interesting features and a fascinating history. It should be noted that the house would now benefit from some updating and modernisation to the accommodation. Approached via a sweeping driveway to the formal gardens and Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills the front of the Lodge, the stone mullioned storm porch with its heavy oak studded door opens to the splendid reception hall. Important Notice: Inside, heavy timber doors lead to the magnificent great hall, a Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: vast impressive expanse with vaulted ceilings and roof trusses believed to date from the Tudor period. It is a truly striking room, 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or ideal for entertaining, with tall leaded windows, an open fireplace warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, and wide heavy timber stairs rising to the beamed gallery above. either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. There are a number of additional reception rooms, versatile in They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be their uses and all benefiting from period features. Two staircases, made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of believed to be constructed from the beams of galleons in the any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements 1920's, offer access to the first floor and an additional staircase or representations of fact. rises to the upper suite. The grounds are stunning, secluded and tranquil and offer 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The year-round interest with formal gardens to the front of the house, text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not further lawns and meadows, a large pond and stream and necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the numerous mature shrubs and trees, including two ancient yews. property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other HISTORICAL NOTE consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or The property is believed to date back to the 13th century and is facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or the oldest building in Wraysbury. It has been linked with the otherwise. sealing of the by King John in 1215, at which the For more information please view our legal notice at Lord of the Manor of Wraysbury was one of the Barons present. http://www.savills.co.uk/legal.html Scholars have long believed that King John and his entourage were based on the opposite bank of the River Thames in Wraysbury.

The Stonor family lived in the Lodge from the late fifteenth to early sixteenth centuries. Sir Walter Stonor was a prominent member of the Court of Henry Vlll and was knighted by him at the Battle of Flodden Field In 1513. It is rumoured that Anne Boleyn was courted by Henry VIII in the grounds. The land in Wraysbury continued to be used for hunting by royal personages for centuries, the last recorded being that of the Prince Consort who, in the mid 19th century, hunted in the locality with his harriers. (Historical note sources available upon request.)

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Savills Windsor Suzy Lambert +44 (0) 1753 834 600 [email protected] savills.co.uk

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