Inspired Vision Introducing Woodhurst Park – a Unique New Neighbourhood for 21St Century Community Living

ASPIRE THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR WOODHURST PARK. A COLLECTION OF EXCEPTIONAL NEW HOMES IN A SUPERB NATURAL SETTING

Inspired vision Introducing Woodhurst Park – a unique new neighbourhood for 21st Century community living

Close to nature Enjoy a host of open spaces on your doorstep Fine dining Michelin-starred restaurants within easy reach The Berkeley Difference Just what is it that sets a Berkeley home apart? Contents

Welcome to Woodhurst Park

The perfect antidote to city living.

A tranquil fusion of modern style and a naturally great location. 4 8 16 22 An inspired Open The Berkeley The future Designed inside out vision… spaces Difference is bright and outside in. Introducing Woodhurst Get to grips with nature and Find out how we go that A town ready to reach Park by Berkeley, a unique enjoy the variety of outdoor extra mile to ensure your its potential, Bracknell new neighbourhood for 21st pursuits on your doorstep Berkeley home really is is reaping the rewards Century community living something special of multi-million pound investment

26 32 36 38 Michelin At your Royal Park on London in starred dining leisure your doorstep an hour

A taste of just some of From long walks to tennis, Experience the great Capital ideas to help you the fine dining options from skiing to swimming, outdoors and fantastic days make the most of living just nearby when you you will be spoilt for choice out at Windsor Great Park, over an hour from London live at Woodhurst Park when it comes to the local which is conveniently leisure pursuits close to home WOODHURST PARK ANAN

ven when Woodhurst Park was The new properties that Berkeley are just a seed of an idea, Berkeley’s creating at Woodhurst Park have been vision for it was crystal clear: designed to provide beautiful homes for people INSPIREDINSPIRED to build a contemporary new at all stages of life. From first time buyers to neighbourhood, inspired by couples and growing families alike, the homes Enature and a more natural way of life that here will suit a variety of lifestyles. will grow and evolve alongside the homes and their residents. Sitting alongside them is a brand new two form entry primary school, neighbourhood VISIONVISION As one of Britain’s most sustainable park, cycle and footpaths and a plethora of housebuilders, Berkeley invests in the green open spaces and woodland. These social, economic and environmental fabric individual areas, each with their own unique of the areas where it works to help them characters, work in tandem with, and become thriving new communities. And complement each other, to make Woodhurst that is exactly what it has done with Park a wonderful place to call home. Woodhurst Park.

TheThe AArchitect’srchitect’s VView.iew.

SueA Churchn Expert’s Associate, BHPOp Harwoodinion Architects

A home to live in harmony with nature. What sort of projects has the BHP Harwood special spaces helps ensure that anyone living at What sort of materials, textures and palette practice worked on before Woodhurst Park? Woodhurst Park gets a sense of place wherever of colours will be used – and in what We have been involved in projects ranging from they are on the development, enabling them to combinations might we find them? country estates to contemporary new builds and identify with, and use, these wonderful natural The choice of materials will reflect those typically Ihavent considerableerview experience with designing schemes environments. found in the surrounding villages. This will tinh sensitivee Ch locations,airm aoftenn. requiring specialist further enable the homes at Woodhurst Park to skills. This includes Listed Buildings or buildings Where did you find your overall architectural integrate with the existing environment and within a Conservation Area and Areas of inspiration for the homes? reinforce the sense of place. Homes in the first Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our projects vary in phases will have mainly red brick elevations with scale and nature, from the redevelopment of We looked at the character of the surrounding touches of cream render and red/brown tile brownfield urban sites to sensitive schemes in rural villages to the development. It is important that hanging, some with natural slate roofs. Some of EACH HOME fringes.HA SOur I philosophyTS OW is thatN ofU ‘contextualNIQUE Woodhurst Park feels that it belongs to the local the designs also feature timber boarding and design’ which means that the architectural style area and sits comfortably alongside them. These timber garage doors, which blend in QUALITdevelopsIES fromBU a site’sT specificEVE location.RY I Ham OproudME villages have grown up over many years and sympathetically with the natural surroundings. that our practice has won various accolades feature a variety of architectural styles but are including Civic Trust Awards for everything from generally very traditional in character. Influences FEATURES WELL CONSIDERED, People love homes that bring the light in, historic buildings to new-build developments, a such as Victorian cottages and architectural beautifully linked to outside space. In what FLOWINCampaignG O toP ProtectEN Rural P LEnglandAN award, SP asA wellCE. elements of the Arts & Crafts style have been used ways can we see this in the homes at as Local Authority design awards. as the design reference for the first phases, but there will be scope in the future for different styles Woodhurst Park? to develop which will emphasise Woodhurst The traditional house designs will use the best Given the scale of a project like Woodhurst Park’s different character areas. modern internal detailing and finishes to achieve Park, how do you make it feel more personal, a fresh contemporary feel. Large patio doors or and give residents a real sense of ‘place’? bi-fold screens will open up main living spaces to Tell us a little about the architectural details As a basis for the design we used the existing private gardens. Many of the dwellings front on that might be found at Woodhurst Park? strong natural features to create an initial to public open space or natural landscape areas landscape framework. Within this we then A mix of roof heights and configurations will and the inclusion of large bay windows in some created different character areas that link to the provide a varied and interesting roofscape, along of the homes maximises the impact of these landscape design so these become distinctive with the use of traditional dormer features and appealing vistas. ‘neighbourhoods’. Examples of these appear on chimneys. Other traditional details such as bay InteHarvestrvie wRide wandi twhereh we are developing an windows and porches enliven the homes. These informal edge to the Country Park on Cabbage features can be adapted with a more the HillH eanda dthet eactiveac hfrontageer. to the open space contemporary interpretation to suit the design as along The Watercourse. The creation of these it evolves across the development.

Interview with the Head Chef

4 at The Royal Oak, Paley Street.

We talked to the owners of the farm shop at Fernygrove Farm.

IN AN HOUR “Woodhurst Park is a lifestyle A visionary new choice rather than just a community new home to live in”

THE COUNTRY PARK THE WATERCOURSE

THE HILL FIELDS THE ORCHARD PARK

THE GREENWAY

THE VILLAGE GREEN THE NATURE TRAIL THE VILLAGE POND

All landscapingT designshe are A basedr conh initialit conceptsect’ sonly Vandi aree subjectw. to planning and detailed design. All imagery is indicative only.

From Warfield’s Anglo Saxon Warfield’s roots run deep – Bracknell is seeing a huge Transport routes in the area include The new development has flourishes from first time buyers, entertaining and for bringing the AnAn EExpert’sxpert’s roots and desirable Home what appeals about it for regeneration – in what ways direct trains into London Waterloo features like a Village Green, to families and downsizers. family together. Everyone enjoys a OpinionOpinion County location with superb modern living? is that boosting quality of life from Bracknell and the M3, M4 and Country Park and play areas, touch of luxury so the homes will connections, Woodhurst Park in the area? A329(M) are easily accessed. How how do these help Woodhurst feature high specification Warfield is a highly sought Buyers today are ever more comes with great credentials. important are those links? Park offer a different bathrooms with vanity units, after location. It also has The town centre of Bracknell discerning from the finish of Tim Foreman, New Homes environment in which to live? feature lighting and mirrors while limited housing stock. The was long overdue regeneration. Bracknell has always attracted the kitchen to technological Tim Foreman, Manager for Romans Estate the bedrooms will be equipped with A home to live in harmony with naturearea. borders large expanses The creation of major retail commuters due to its fantastic links Due to the landscape and innovation. What makes the Agents, gives his view on this stylish wardrobes and storage space. New Homes Manager, of open countryside, and is stores, leisure facilities and great to London, and these have also community features that the homes at Woodhurst Park new landmark development. Outside the gardens will be an Romans Estate Agents located on the Windsor side places to eat will mean that its attracted some of the country’s development will have, it will be a stand out from the crowd? of Bracknell, offering easy residents can do all this locally leading companies to set up major lifestyle choice for customers rather ‘outside room’ with space for The homes are exceptional in so access to many great facilities without necessarily having to offices in the area. Employment is than just a new property to live in. barbecues and entertaining. many ways. For example there will in and around the area. travel to Reading or Windsor. very good in the area and this in The mix of homes will also ensure Interview with be kitchens where there is space for the Chairman. turn is also a draw for purchasers. that a very diverse community

EACH HOME HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE QUALITIES BUT EVERY HOME FEATURES WELL CONSIDERED, FLOWING OPEN PLAN SPACE.

Interview with the Headteacher.

Interview with the Head Chef at The Royal Oak, Paley Street.

We talked to the owners of the farm shop at Fernygrove Farm.

IN AN HOUR OPEN SPACES

Specially created spaces designed for a more natural outlook

THE COUNTRY PARK THE VILLAGE GREEN THE ORCHARD PARK THE NATURE TRAIL

Extensive landscaping really is at the heart of this new This traditional design provides an open air Located along the landscaped Greenway running The Nature Trail is the second LEAP neighbourhood, starting with an expansive Country Park meeting place for residents and will undoubtedly through the centre of the development, The Orchard at Woodhurst Park, situated close to The to the west, providing a large area of natural green space become a hub for relaxing, picnics and community Park will provide an oasis of tranquility, with both fruit Orchard Park and providing more bordered by existing woodland and meadows and featuring celebrations. The main routes traverse around the and ornamental flowering trees and informal paths adventurous activities, with a watchtower cycle and footpaths through the parkland. The perfect edge of The Green, creating a generous area of creating maze-like gardens and glades to explore. With and cargo netting creating the perfect place to take the dog for an evening stroll after work, or open space bordered by Oak and Maple trees. benches and natural clearings, The Orchard Park is the lookout posts for mini explorers. venture out on a family bike ride, taking in the stunning perfect place to unwind and meet friends. scenery and fresh air as you go.

THE GREENWAY THE HILL FIELDS THE VILLAGE POND THE WATERCOURSE

Leading off from the Country Park and flowing Located close to The Village Green, A traditional feature, The Village Pond Situated to the east of Woodhurst Park, this natural through the very heart of the development from east The Hill Fields is the first of two Local is situated to the south of the development watercourse provides a stunning and diverse environment to west is a beautiful landscaped central Greenway, Equipped Areas for Play (LEAP) at and will provide a peaceful setting to relax waiting to be explored. New footpaths, boardwalks and bridges linking the whole community together through a Woodhurst Park. This designated play area by the water. Here you can feed the ducks along with seating and bird hides will allow residents to interact collection of unique and exciting open spaces for all is so named for its low grass hillocks for and enjoy the local wildlife, whilst reading with this natural setting and enjoy the local wildlife. residents to enjoy, finishing at The Watercourse which informal play, with slides, tunnels and a book or enjoying a picnic. Enhancements will include new tree planting and the creation leads over to the new school. bridges creating a fun experience. of water meadows to create a diverse habitat. ‘The Splash’ will be retained as the crossing point of the river, leading to the new school.

All landscaping designs are based on initial concepts only and are subject to planning and detailed design. All imagery is indicative only. TCreatinghe Architect’s View.

An Echaracterxpert’s Opinion

A homehome ttoo lliveive iinn hharmonyarmony wwithith nnature.ature.

More than just a green backdrop, landscaping can create the very heart of a development. We asked Laura Bradley of Bradley Murphy Design about designing a wonderfulIn settingterv forie allw members wit hof this brand new community to appreciate and enjoy. the Chairman.

How important is landscape design in bringing people together. The Village Green In what way will the landscape design help creating a more rewarding and healthier is also a very familiar feature of established people feel in touch with the changing place in which to live? communities; a traditional place for people to seasons? EACLandscapeH H designOM hasE alwaysH AplayedS IaTSinteract O Wand meet.N UNIQUE In springtime the blossom within The significant role in forward-looking urban Orchard Park will be a real draw and the design,Q howeverUA todayL weIT understandIES far B moreUTTell E usV a ElittleR aboutY howH OtheM landscapeE different varieties of trees will help to prolong about how people want to use their space. How design balances areas best suited to the flowering period. During the summer the theyF wantE andA TneedU placesR whereES they W can play,ELLtranquil CO strollsN withSI moreDE sociallyRE orientedD, wildflower meadow grassland on The County meet, exercise and relax. These areas need to places such as play areas and open spaces Park will create stunning views while The be safe and accessible, and as such, the onus is where social events can be held. Village Green will be a great place for on us asF designersLO toW be creativeING with O space,PEN PLAN SPACE. summer picnics with leafy parkland trees Given the location of the site in relation to making it flexible and attractive to everyone. creating shade and plenty of green grass for The Watercourse, the movement of water has running about. The Watercourse will offer been an important influence on the design. It access to the river and will also be a great Woodhurst Park is a large landscape to has helped to shape pedestrian movement and place to walk in the summer. The Nature work on. How did you decide on the has influenced the design for some of the key Trail, with its Birch tree grove will be different areas and ensure they would flow spaces. We envisage a pool and weirs at the dramatic in the winter with bare branches and from one to another? western ‘source’ of the park, collecting water distinctive bark. The landscaping plan evolved as part of a real draining off Cabbage Hill which can then be team effort with close collaboration between integrated throughout The Greenway. Berkeley, the architects, the master-planners In conclusion then, how will the landscaping at Woodhurst Park enhance and a number of landscape architects. The simple design of The Village Green the quality of life? We took reference from the local landscape features parkland trees and generous green and the wider community to create a open space for people to picnic, play and We see it playing a vital and integral part of sequence of spaces that could be useable, fun relax. It is a grown up space, but benefits from the residents’ lifestyles. We want people to get and fundamentally safe for those walking houses looking out on to it creating a safe outside, to say to each other, ‘Let’s meet at The through or enjoyingIn thet differentervi areas.ew wiplaceth for an informal game of cricket or Village Green for a run’ or ‘See you at The football. The Village Green flows into a play Hill Fields after school’. For us it is absolutely Landscape sits at the heart of the the Headteacher. about place-making, giving children memories Why did you choose to include areas like The space of low grass mounds, The Hill Fields. of great places to explore and play, and adults Orchard Park and The Village Green? The focus here is on natural play, with development, a space for the tunnels, bridges and slides creating a creative a really lovely setting to want to come home The attraction of these places was to create place to run and jump. to, and enjoy at weekends. Landscape sits at traditional areas that were popular in an earlier the heart of the development, but it is more community to grow in to time. With The Orchard Park, Bracknell than just a green backdrop – it will make already has an active community gardening The Nature Trail forms a second play space, spaces distinctive, and special, and will allow programme and theIn communityterv iorchardew atwileadingth ttoh a timbere H ande stonead nature Ch trailef set space for the community to grow in to. Larks Hill has been a real success. It shows amongst a Birch grove and grassland, which how important sharingat andT growinghe foodRo canyal‘drifts’ Oa downk, towardsPal thee yriverside. Street. be for a community as a way of connecting and

We talked to the owners of the farm shop at Fernygrove Farm.

IN AN HOUR WOODHURST PARK

Exceptional homes for a fresh way of life

We do not just build houses, we create neighbourhoods tailor made for 21st Century community living

e all want to find that special place to call home, and at Woodhurst Park that is exactly what you will discover. Combining traditional skills with the latest technology, each of the properties at Woodhurst Park hasW been carefully crafted to ensure that they do not just meet, but exceed the expectations and requirements of contemporary life. From the energy and water-saving appliances to the high quality fittings and finishes selected, thought has gone into every aspect of your new home to make sure it remains your dream home for many years to come.

But that is not all you will find at Woodhurst Park. Here, you will discover a new community and a fresh way of life. Working with and enhancing the local environment, we have created cycle and footpaths, a new primary school, play areas and central meeting points, The Village Pond and woodlands that can be enjoyed at leisure. After all, having the opportunity to live life at your own pace in a stunning environment is what owning a Berkeley home is all about.

Computer-generated images are indicative only (and subject to detailed design).

12 The Architect’s View.

An Expert’s Opinion Our homes can be contemporary or A home to live in harmony with nature. heritage inspired – we are not looking to InterviewInterview wwithith recreate the past but thet. he CChairman.hairman. build something exceptional for today. Andrew Saunders-Davies EACH HOME HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE We talk with the Chairman of Berkeley Oxford QUALITandIE Chiltern,S BU AndrewT E Saunders-Davies,VERY H aboutOME the ambition, drive and vision that build some FEATUREofS the WUK’sE finestLL homes. CONSIDERED, FLOWING OPEN PLAN SPACE.

This year Berkeley celebrates 40 years work together beautifully. We are not looking in business. How different is building to recreate the past but use skills and homes now? craftsmanship to build something exceptional When Berkeley began back in 1975 the aim for today. More broadly we look at the setting was simple – to build a quality new home that and what has gone before – and its potential stood out from the rest. So much has changed for what it could become. since then from how discerning today’s buyers are, to vastly improved insulation levels and Community and neighbourhood seem very concern for environmental impact, but what important to the Berkeley Group approach. has never changed whether it is developments We build distinctive, attractive, successful along iconic city riversides or in stunning Interview with developments and neighbourhoods that make country park landscapes, is Berkeley’s a lasting contribution to the landscape and the the commitmentHeadt enota justch toe buildr. great homes but communities we create. In addition Berkeley great places to live. Group has contributed £416 million to local communities in the last five years. This has In business terms Berkeley is now part of funded new schools, parks, shops, transport a larger family. and other public amenities. InteIndeed,rvie todayw wthe iBerkeleyth t hGroupe H is madeead up Chef of five autonomous companies – St George, St Sustainability seems a key word for Berkeley. at TJames,he StR William,oyal BerkeleyOak , andP aSt lEdward.ey Street. Our commitment is to make every We are publicly owned and listed on the development, home and community as London Stock Exchange as a FTSE 250 sustainable as possible and stand the test of company. We gained a full listing on the Stock time. The environmental performance of a Exchange in 1985 as The Berkeley Group development is monitored tightly, we adapt PLC which, I am proud to say, has a reputation We talked to the owners of themth toe climate change, publish independent for outstanding commercial performance. farm shop at Fernygrove Faresearchrm. measuring our social and economic impact, and measure quality of life through a Tell us more about the Berkeley Vision. framework for social sustainability. In 2014 the Our Vision focuses on five key areas – our Group won the Queen's Award for Enterprise customers, the homes we build, the places we – the most prestigious UK accolade for create them, operations and people. It is a business performance – for sustainable proactive business strategy that ensures we development, and were ranked top home remain a world-class business. Our customers builder in the 2013 Next Generation IN areA at theN heart H of Oour Udecisions,R and we benchmarking which ranks the UK's 25 biggest continue to develop individually designed, housebuilders on sustainability strategy and high quality homes in wonderfully designed performance. Berkeley's score was the highest surroundings that enhance residents’ quality of recorded since the benchmarking began. life. Behind it all are our fantastic teams across all our operations. Berkeley has been voted Britain's Most “AT BERKELEY WE DELIVER Admired Company. Four decades on how What sets a Berkeley home apart? does that feel? We build to a high specification and pride This is a fantastic achievement since it MORE THAN JUST HOUSING. ourselves in a great attention to detail, as recognises what we do and that we really have well as establishing space and technology made our mark. The award reflects years of standards in our homes. Whether homes are hard work and dedication from all our staff. WE CREATE FANTASTIC contemporary or heritage inspired, all feature stunning architectural detail and materials that HOMES IN AMAZING PLACES”

Photography depicts a previous Berkeley showhome and is indicative only. At Berkeley we look to provide a specification for every aspect of life, from day to day practicalities, to implementing covetable cutting-edge design, to future-proofing your home.

The The Architect’s View.

Berkeley An Expert’s Opinion

Difference A home to live in harmony with nature.

Interview with the Chairman. Photography depicts a previous Berkeley showhome and is indicative only.

ne of the biggest decisions we make in life, from day to day practicalities, to implementing our lives is buying a new home; it is as covetable cutting-edge design, to future-proofing much of an emotional investment as it your home. We always strive to create beautiful, EACHEACH HHOMEOME HHASAS IITSTS OOWNWN UUNIQUENIQUE is a financial one. That is why making sustainable, good quality homes which every the right choice of where to live is of customer can appreciate.’ QUALITIESQUALITIES BBUTUT EEVERYVERY HHOMEOME Oparamount importance, and why here at Berkeley we go that extra mile to make sure that we have He adds, ‘Each home has its own unique qualities FEATURESFEATURES WWELLELL CCONSIDERED,ONSIDERED, thought of everything you desire and need in but flowing open-plan space appeals to everyone. your new home. You will find this feature in all of the homes FLOWINGFLOWING OOPENPEN PPLANLAN SSPACE.PACE. at Woodhurst Park, along with a fresh and Ben Ivey, Design & Specification Manager for contemporary design, and exceptional levels Berkeley, is responsible for selecting the interior of specification throughout.’ finishes for all the homes at Woodhurst Park. ‘We look to provide a specification for every aspect of

Interview with the Headteacher.

Interview with the Head Chef at The Royal Oak, Paley Street.

We talked to the owners of the farm shop at Fernygrove Farm.

IN AN HOUR Woodhurst Park has been developed with a fresh and contemporary design, and boasts exceptional levels of specification throughout.

Photography depicts a previous Berkeley showhome and is indicative only. Create your own rom the smallest details to throughout, and bathrooms come with features that you cannot even chic Villeroy & Boch suites as standard. distinctive sense of see, we have carefully considered every aspect of your new home You are able to choose from a range of style in your brand at Woodhurst Park, leaving no finishes for your home, and a selection of Fstone unturned in our quest for quality and colours and materials have been selected by new Berkeley home perfection. Beautiful kitchens worthy of our team of interior designers to provide a being the hub of the home feature state-of- stunning outcome, including stylish ceramic the-art appliances, while spacious, open plan flooring and tasteful kitchen units and living spaces have been created for worktops, luxury carpet and a range of contemporary life. Flooring is provided neutral paint finishes. The Architect’s View. WOODHURST PARK WOODHURST PARK An Expert’s Opinion

A home to live in harmony with nature.

Interview with ﬁrst the Chairman.

EACH HOME HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE class QUALITIES BUT EVERY HOME FEATURES WELL CONSIDERED, EDUCATION FLOWING OPEN PLAN SPACE.

Are there any plans for the new school facilities activity, as well as being a place where the InterviewInterview wwithith to be used for the broader community and children can discover and learn from the thethe HHeadteacher.eadteacher. community events? landscape and nature, including science and the Our school has always had a strong tradition of environment as well as about biodiversity and interaction with the community. We currently wildlife. Children also learn much from play and A new school Anna Kennedy have a wide range of activities – Brownies and the landscape offers enormous potential to simply Boot Camps, dancing classes and the Church of play and have fun there. Children love to use St Michael’s holds meetings and services here. their imagination from making dens to picking WoodhurstIntervie Parkw wwillit seeh at hnewe schoolHead CWhilehef the primary purpose of the new facilities is up pine cones or sticks and creating games from within a new what they find. siteat toT hworke R ino yconjunctional Oak, withPaley Stforr ethee schoolt. children, it will allow us to maintain Warfield C of E School’s existing and broaden that connection with the community. community site. We spoke with Headteacher The Watercourse is a lovely habitat in itself – The new school is set in wonderfully again, what sort of activities might it inspire for Anna Kennedy, about what the new landscaped areas – how important do you feel the children? schoolWe t withalk eitsd innovative to the newowners oitf is tforh echildren to be in touch with the It really is a fantastic area and we share the vision of facilities will mean for the school changing seasons and nature? Berkeley for this wonderful space. The Watercourse Set to be at the heart of community life, the new two-form thefar broaderm sh community.op at Fernygrove FChildrenarm .learn in all sorts of different ways, and will really set the scene and tone as children walk to entry primary school will provide state-of-the art facilities the landscape around the school will allow us to school in a calm, safe, and inspirational environment and a safe and nurturing environment for local children to continue our strong focus on sports and physical as they prepare for their learning day. begin their formal education. The new school is going to expand the size – how excited are you about what is happening? We are all tremendously excited about the arrival of the new school, and the impact it will have on children’s learning and on their families. We are aI veryN outward A lookingN schoolHO andU the newR school facilities mean we can build on our strengths.

What new facilities are you most looking SCHOOLS Garth Hill College (ages 11-19) 1.2 miles forward to seeing and using? FURTHER AFIELD Whitegrove Primary School (ages 4-11) 1.8 miles We have worked closely with the architect and Berkeley in the planning and design of the new Ranelagh Secondary School (ages 11-18) 2.6 miles school, and the Early Learning Areas in Heathfield School for Girls (ages 11-18) 3.5 miles particular are going to be wonderful. These will From nursery schools to universities, there LVS Ascot Day & Boarding School (ages 4-18) 3.6 miles be open, flexible spaces where the children can is a whole host of educational facilities to explore and learn. They will also include choose from nearby, for every age range. Easthampstead Park Secondary School (ages 4-16) 3.6 miles outdoor space so the children will have the Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School (ages 7-11) 4.8 miles freedom to move around both inside and outside and between the two. A wonderfully innovative Papplewick School for Boys (ages 6-13) 5.2 miles ‘Learning Street’ which will be at the hub of the Eton College (ages 13-18) 10.5 miles classrooms will provide a broad learning space that will be ideal for doing activities such as group-work. All distances taken from Google maps.

School places are not guaranteed to residents.

20 21 3 The SHOPPING In Bracknell, you really can shop ‘till you drop! Home to a range of High Street favourites such as Next, New Look and Topshop, as well as 4 future is bright independent retailers and a twice- weekly market, the town provides a GREENING BRACKNELL first-class shopping experience and Bracknell Forest offers a varied for Bracknell caters for all tastes and budgets. landscape to discover and enjoy at leisure. With over 50 parks and 30 countryside sites in the vicinity, from Caesar’s Camp to South Hill Park, which is a recipient of the Green Flag Award, there is plenty for walkers, cyclists and horse riders to explore. 1 TOWN REGENERATION Multi-million pound investment is set to transform Bracknell town 5 centre into a vibrant hub that will NEW HIGHWAY 6 meet the needs of the community. NEW CINEWORLD As part of the regeneration The joint initiative between Film fans will be able to catch all plans, £5m worth of roadworks Bracknell Forest Council and the latest blockbusters from the have been taking place in and Bracknell Regeneration Partnership comfort of a brand new 12-screen around Bracknell to make will see new homes, services and Cineworld cinema when the state- travelling in and around the transport links rejuvenate the town. of-the-art complex, featuring the town centre quicker and easier. latest 3D technology, opens its doors during 2017. 2 7 EMPLOYMENT According to research from Grant WAITROSE Thornton, Bracknell Forest is one of When it opened in 2011, the 25,000sq ft the UK’s best locations for 8 Bracknell outlet, which boasts a variety of employment and the area is the UK biodiversity features, was Waitrose’s home of many large corporations RAILWAY STATION greenest store. As well as stocking up on such as Dell, Waitrose, Panasonic Travelling by rail could not be more convenient groceries, shoppers can see a ‘bug hotel’ and Fujitsu. with Bracknell railway station perfectly placed on in the car park, providing a safe haven for the London Waterloo-Reading line. Regular and hibernating insects, and the store’s green direct services get to London Waterloo in just roof, which is covered in grass to provide a over an hour and Reading in around 20 minutes. habitat for wildlife. The town is also home to the supermarket chain’s UK HQ.

All imagery is indicative only. Travel times courtesy of Google Maps and National Rail. SPOILT FOR CHOICE ASCOT RACECOURSE – 5.1 MILES LEGOLAND WINDSOR – 7.5 MILES At Woodhurst Park you are perfectly placed for business and leisure

MARLOW

CHILTERN HILLS The Hand and Flowers HENLEY-UPON-THAMES MAIDENHEAD

Maidenhead Station A321 A4 LOOK OUT DISCOVERY CENTRE – 4.4 MILES MADEJSKI STADIUM – 12.3 MILES M4 SLOUGH The Hinds Head The Waterside Inn BRAY

HOLYPORT Eton College A4155 A308

WINDSOR CAVERSHAM TWYFORD The Royal Oak Legoland

A4 Reading Station M4 A308 READING A321 WARFIELD A330 A332

WINKFIELD University of Reading A329 EARLEY 110 MILESM ES 5 MILES 4 MILES 3 MILES 2 MILES 1 MILE 1 MILEM E 2 MILESM 3 MILESIL 4 MILES 55M MILESM ES 10 MILEES ASCOT ROYAL ASCOT GOLF CLUB – 5.3 MILES THE ROYAL OAK – 5.4 MILES WINDSOR A327 Bracknell Lawn Tennis Club Royal Ascot GREAT PARK M4 Madejski Stadium A329 BRACKNELL Golf Club Ascot Racecourse WOKINGHAM Bracknell Station Bracknell A329 Ski Centre A327 Wokingham Station Ascot Station A321 A322 A33 Coral Reef Downshire Leisure Centre Golf Complex A327 Look Out Discovery SWALLOWFIELD Centre

Map depicts approximate distances to Woodhurst Park, indicative only. Distances courtesy of Google Maps. All imagery is indicative only. BRACKNELL SKI CENTRE – 1.9 MILES UNIVERSITY OF READING – 9.0 MILES Michelin starred dining 1. THE HAND & FLOWERS

With a selection of Michelin-starred restaurants within 2. THE WATERSIDE INN easy reach of Woodhurst Park, you will not have to travel far to indulge in a host of gastronomic delights

3. THE ROYAL OAK

4. THE HINDS HEAD hen it comes to dining out locally, there is plenty of choice. Something of a foodie’s heaven, the area Wis home to a selection of Michelin-starred restaurants, which serve up cuisines from around the globe.

The nearby village of Bray boasts one of the UK’s four restaurants to have received and retained 3 Michelin Stars: The Waterside Inn, founded in 1972 and run today by Alain Roux, which prides itself on teasing the taste buds with its exceptional dishes. As you would expect, booking is essential at this restaurant, a real gastronomical experience not to be missed!

Also in Bray is The Hinds Head and near Maidenhead you will find The Royal Oak. Each of these fine restaurants have one Michelin star to their name and serve up delicious dishes in centuries old buildings that have been transformed into 21st Century dining venues.

1. HAND & FLOWERS 2. THE WATERSIDE INN 3. THE ROYAL OAK 4. THE HINDS HEAD

Located in the beautiful Georgian The only restaurant in the UK said Situated in a renovated 17th One of Heston Blumenthal’s town of Marlow, this warm and to have retained three Michelin Century pub, The Royal Oak is restaurants, The Hinds Head is welcoming restaurant serves award stars for over 25 years, the the recipient of a Michelin Star a Michelin star pub in Bray that winning food by renowned chef Tom Waterside Inn is run by chef- and three AA Rosettes. Under produces traditional, seasonal Kerridge. Modern British flavours as patron Alain Roux and has four AA head chef Michael Chapman, it dishes under head chef Kevin well as rustic French dishes feature Rosettes. The cuisine is described serves up a variety of British dishes Love, alongside guest ales, cocktails on a menu which uses the best as ‘unashamedly French’ as is the using seasonal produce sourced and wines from around the world. available seasonal ingredients. wine list, which features over 1,000 locally where possible, As well as private dining, it hosts wines, and the restaurant is complemented by a choice of over regular events from Spirit particularly famed for its desserts. 500 wines. Evenings to a Cocktail Club. The Architect’s View.

An Expert’s Opinion

A home to live in harmony with nature.

Interview with the Chairman.

EACH HOME HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE QUALITIES BUT EVERY HOME FEATURES WELL CONSIDERED, FLOWING OPEN PLAN SPACE.

Interview with the Headteacher. WOODHURST PARK

InterviewInterview wwithith tthehe HHeadead CChefhef ata. t TheThe RRoyaloyal OOak,ak, PPaleyaley SStreet.treet.

A few years Michael Chapman ago no Michelin We talked to the owners of the fThear 17thm Centuryshop Royal at Oak F epubr nservesyg rupo modernve F Britisharm food. that has establishment would won the restaurant a Michelin star amongst its many accolades. We spoke to Head Chef Michael Chapman about being inspired by everything from consider an informal the dishes his mother cooked to the arrival of new season ingredients – and about finding himself firmly established on the culinary map. dress code, but that is all changing. IN AN HOUR

Michael, you developed a passion Your approach is traditional At one time dining out could be Finally, describe your ideal meal – for cooking in your 20s. What was classical cooking using good intimidating but you show that price no object! it that made you see food and quality local produce – what are great dining need not be stuffy and My ideal meal is not about what cooking as your future? your favourite local or regional good food need not be pretentious. I am eating, it is down to the My wife and I were working in a small ingredients that you cook with at As a nation are we changing this? company I am with – sat around the hotel in Berkshire, and one day I the Royal Oak? Yes, the Gastropub has gone a long dining room table snacking on found myself in the kitchen. I realised Every month, every new season, way to create a culture of relaxed some tapas style nibbles, chatting that I loved thinking of new menus there is a new set of great fresh eating. Around 15 pubs in the UK with my daughter about school, and creating interesting dishes for our ingredients and produce that can now hold Michelin stars and this waiting for the spaghetti bolognese customers and I particularly enjoyed be used. I get excited when the shows that good food does not to be finished while the garlic bread the sense of achievement when Yorkshire rhubarb season starts, always need to be enjoyed in a is warming. Laughing about, customers gave positive feedback. and now Wye Valley asparagus is formal atmosphere. A few years ago enjoying each other's company – with us. In a few weeks English peas, no Michelin establishment would sipping a glass of South African broad beans and strawberries will be consider an informal dress code, Pinotage – naturally I am a bit biased Tell us how it felt joining the team about. That is the best thing about but that is all changing. when it comes to wine! at the Royal Oak, where you rose cooking, every day is different. to Head Chef and were recognised in your own right when it retained The Royal Oak has an impressive For further information on the Michelin star in 2014? Do you think we are becoming Wine List and also pulls a great The Royal Oak, and its Michelin- star menus and special events, visit I had trained in Michelin star more discerning in what we eat pint! It is nice to see it champion www.theroyaloakpaleystreet.com restaurants in London, and whilst it and how it is sourced? British beer. The Good has been hard work it would not be Definitely. Leading chefs in the Well Brits enjoy 20 million pints of possible without inspiration from the media have played a big part in the beer every day, making it the nation's great chefs I have had the pleasure of awareness of healthy eating and the favourite drink and over 80% of the working with. One man alone cannot importance of sustainability. It is vital beer we drink is produced in the UK, work in a kitchen of this standard, so to make choices that promote local so choosing beer supports a very one has to thank all those chefs who suppliers as well as preserving our British industry. There are more have come and gone since I came to well-being. If we are aware of the than 1,200 breweries in the UK – the Oak in 2009, as well as those source of our produce and the the highest level since the 1930s – Food Guy who are still here. To be recognised ingredients, we can make a difference thanks to the welcome boom in with the Star is a real sense of by supporting a healthier lifestyle as independent microbreweries. achievement, but to be honest it also well as the local economy. sometimes does not feel real – I You originally came from South cannot believe how far I have come! Africa – are there dishes from your childhood that make you feel nostalgic? I remember my mum's home cooked soups and stews full of tasty wholesome goodness. They also remind me of great family times when we all came together to share my mum's warmth. It was true food for the soul!

28 The Architect’s View.

An Expert’s Opinion

A home to live in harmony with nature.

Interview with the Chairman.

EACH HOME HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE QUALITIES BUT EVERY HOME FEATURES WELL CONSIDERED, FLOWING OPEN PLAN ASPAC E.taste of We wanted to create a great space both Interview with QUALITY indoors and out where the Headteacher. Fresh local produce and an old fashioned approach to service everyone feels welcome

Interview with the Head Chef at The Royal Oak, Paley Street.

There is also a coffee shop on site, serving delicious homemade produce and providing a relaxed WeWe ttalkedalked ttoo tthehe oownerswners ooff tthehe and friendly place for all the family. farmfarm sshophop aatt FFernygroveernygrove FFarm.arm. How important was it for you to create that sort of atmosphere? Being from a large family, we know how important it is to spend time James & Charlotte Quinn together, so we wanted to create a great space both indoors and outdoors where everyone feels IN AN HOUR welcome and enjoys visiting. We caught up with James and Charlotte Quinn on a break from their busy lives on the farm. Here we found a couple with a passion for growing, producing and sourcing some of the best quality food in the area.

Farming life is hard work. It must Why do your customers say they All of the below ingredients can be purchased from call for a real team effort? buy from the Farm Shop? Fernygrove Farm Shop, Hawthorn Hill, Warfield RG42 6HN. The farm we live on and run our Well they appreciate the high quality www.fernygrovefarm.co.uk business from is 600 acres, and of what is sold, and they like the fact covers Hornbuckle Farm as well as that we know exactly what we put Fernygrove Farm which is mainly into our products. We also sell quite arable with some grassland for a range of goods here now so people sheep and pigs. Charlotte’s father can stock up on everything from stills owns and manages the farm fresh and home-cooked hams, and arable side of things. The sheep biltong, game and pies to fruit and Chicken, leek & blue ch eese pie 70g Smoked Bacon, cubed are owned and managed by vegetables in season and store Charlotte’s sister Louise and her cupboard staples. We also source 25g Butter husband Michael, and the pigs are some wonderful cheeses including • owned and managed by ourselves. Barkham Blue with its rind, deep Fry bacon until crispy in a frying 400g Roast Chicken, chopped So it is a real family affair. yellow colour and smooth buttery pan. Remove bacon and add th e butter to th e texture, as well as Waterloo cheese – 3 Rosemary Sprigs, chopped a lovely semi-soft, off-white cheese. pan. Add th e onion and leeks and soften over Charlotte, you grew up on this Each day a local bakery delivers farm – what aspects of farm life do , th en add garlic and cook for a freshly baked bread. a low h eat Onion, d iced your own three children most enjoy? furth er minute. Add th e bacon back in to th e They love being outdoors and 2 Leeks, sliced helping to feed the animals. You farm your own grass-fed lamb leek mixture and set aside to cool. Unsurprisingly they especially love and rare breed pork – tell us a 2 Garlic Cloves, crush ed little about that. helping with any of the newborns! • Mix th e chicken through th e leek mixture along Our grass-fed lamb is incredibly 2 tbsp Flour popular as is the pork from old with flour, crèm e fraich e, stock, 150g of blue What made you decide to open a . Season well. favourites like Saddleback and Welsh shop on the Farm? ch eese and th e chopped rosemary 100ml Crèm e Fraich e breeds. We won a top prize at a We opened the Farm Shop in sausage festival when we first started • 150ml Stock 2011. The idea was to promote and since then have been runners up Spoon into th e oven dish and top with mash ed British home-grown produce. for the South East region for the potato. Dot butter over th e top along with th e 175g Blue Ch eese James has always been a butcher and National Sausage competition. We we both have a passion for quality also were runners up for the remainder of the blue cheese. 800g Mash ed Potato food where you know how and Countryside Alliance ‘Best Butchers’ where it was produced. It is great to awards. It is always nice to be • Bake for 40 minutes until golden. see what you have bred or grown recognised for what you do. . turn into something fresh and • Serve with steam ed vegetables and enjoy delicious to eat. We also love that direct link between us growing the food and selling it to the customer. 03: 05: SKI CENTRE DISCOVERY CENTRE You will not have to wait Set within 1,000 hectares of until winter to ski or woodland, the Look Out snowboard thanks to Bracknell Discovery Centre in Bracknell Ski Centre, which caters for provides a fun day out for all At your all ages and abilities. Coated the family. As well as over 80 in artificial Perma-snow, the science and nature exhibitions, ski slope is joined by an there is also a children’s Olympic-sized ice rink. adventure playground. www.jnlbracknell.co.uk www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ LEISURE thelookoutdiscoverycentre 02: 04: WATER WORLD TENNIS Whether you like your leisure activities energetic or at Make a splash at Coral Reef, Get match fit at Bracknell otherwise known as Bracknell’s Lawn Tennis club, which a calmer pace, there are plenty of activities locally to Water World, a family leisure provides five floodlit courts exercise and stimulate adults and children alike. pool with slides, rapids, spa that can be used all year round pools, toddlers’ pools and more. and booked online. As well For adults, there is Sauna as coaching for adults and World, which features two juniors, the club runs a saunas, a Paradise Saunarium, singles box league. health studio and sunbeds. www.bracknelltennis.com www.bracknell- forest.gov.uk/coralreef

01: GOLF Whether you are looking to join a club or play more casually, there is a fantastic variety of golf courses between five and ten miles from home at Woodhurst Park. Highlights include the members-only Royal Ascot, which dates back to 1887 and is the oldest golf club in the area, and the Downshire Golf Complex’s par 72 18-hole pay-as-you play championship course. www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/downshiregolfcomplex WOODHURST PARK WOODHURST PARK

A DAY AT THE RACES

hether you are a seasoned The undisputed highlight of the social and in the country, it is often referred to as The racing enthusiast or just racing calendar, Royal Ascot sees more than People’s Racecourse, partly due to it remaining fancy a flutter on the 300,000 people turn out in force for the five- open during both World Wars in a bid to boost With two of the country’s thoroughbreds, you will not day race meeting. A strict dress code is imposed the country’s morale. Providing days and most prestigious Royal have to travel far to enjoy a and much attention is given to the outfits worn evenings out for all ages to enjoy, popular dayW at the races when you live at Woodhurst by visitors as well as to The Queen and fixtures include its Family Fun Days, Ladies and racecourses just a short Park. Combining history and heritage, Royal members of the Royal Family, who arrive daily Gentlemen’s Days and Monday Night Racing. distance from Woodhurst Ascot is only 5 miles from home, while Royal in a horse-drawn carriage. Other Ascot Windsor is just 9 miles away. highlights include the November m eeting, The racecourse maintains an intimate Park, you are perfectly placed which gets in the festive spirit by providing atmosphere yet boasts a whole host of Since it was founded by Queen Anne in visitors with a Christmas Shopping Village facilities for a variety of purposes, including for visiting Royal Ascot and 1711, Royal Ascot has established itself as one alongside the racing and the Festival of Food & charity fundraisers, conferences, exhibitions Royal Windsor, which of the country’s – if not the world’s – finest Wine Race Weekend in September. and weddings. racing venues. Today Ascot stages 26 days of combine sporting excellence racing per year on its two tracks, attracting Royal Windsor has been associated with and sophisticated socialising over 500,000 visitors annually who turn up to horse racing since the era of Henry VIII, enjoy not just the racing, but also the fine however it did not host its first meeting until in spectacular style. dining experiences that accompany it. 1866. The only flat figure-of-eight racecourse

34 35 Pack a picnic and head to Windsor A Royal Park Great Park, which is perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding. on your doorstep

iving at Woodhurst Park, Home to an abundance of wildlife, you really could not be better including a 600-strong herd of red deer, placed for getting out in the the park features one of northern fresh air and enjoying the Europe’s largest populations of ancient nearby park life. And where Oak and Beech trees. Lbetter to head than Windsor Great Park, which is less than 10 miles from your Whether you are after a leisurely front door. stroll or somewhere to run, Windsor Great Park provides a varied landscape Once the private hunting ground of for visitors of all fitness levels to enjoy. Windsor Castle, the vast majority of the The park, which covers some 4,800 acres, park is now open to the public, who come can also be used for fishing, horse riding, in their droves to enjoy all that it has to cycling and even flying model aircraft, offer with nearly three million people ensuring that there really is something visiting each year. for everyone. The Architect’s View.

An Expert’s Opinion

A home to live in harmony with nature.

Interview with the Chairman.

EACH HOME HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE QUALITIES BUT EVERY HOME FEATURES WELL CONSIDERED, FLOWING OPEN PLAN SPACE.

Interview with the Headteacher.

Interview with the Head Chef at The Royal Oak, Paley Street.

When the bright Close enough to experience London for a night out at the all that the City has to offer theatre, a day of serious retail lights of London without actually living within therapy, or to watch a match We talked to the owners of the beckon, you can be in it, Woodhurst Park is ideal for at Wembley, the capital is farm shop at Fernygrove Farm. commuters and pleasure seekers yours for the taking. the capital in no time alike. From Bracknell railway station, which is a five minute And for those that prefer LONDON drive from home, regular and the comfort of their own car, direct services will get you into travelling by road is equally Waterloo in an hour. From here convenient with the M4 and the main attractions are easily M3 easily accessible from accessible by tube, bus or on foot. Woodhurst Park. ININ AANN HHOUROUR So whether you are heading into

OXFORD BANK WEMBLEY PARK WESTFIELD THE O2 WATERLOO WESTMINSTER OXFORD LEICESTER CANARY WHARF STREET STRATFORD CITY CIRCUS SQUARE 35 miles 37 miles 37 miles 42 miles 43 miles 62 mins 77 mins 81 mins 82 mins 88 mins

BY ROAD BY RAIL

* Mileage according to Google Maps * Timings according to National Rail, Google Maps and Transport for London (does not include waiting time or travel to Bracknell station) HENLEY-UPON-THAMES

MAIDENHEAD SONNING COMMON A321 A4 SLOUGH M4 M4

HOLYPORT A4155 A4 A308

M4 WINDSOR CAVERSHAM TWYFORD A330

A4 A308 READING A321 M4 A332 A3095 A330 WINKFIELD A329 A33 WARFIELD

A327 EARLEY A329 WINDSOR M4 GREAT PARK M4 A329 BRACKNELL A329 WOKINGHAM A329 A332 A329 A327

A321 A322

A33

B3034 T I L EH OREST R U F OAD A3039 RST B3034 LANE

D A D O A RO E R ST FORE N K A

R L WARFIELD O

D Y N B3034 N E E

E T

N S NE R A A

E G

B3018 H L L

W L

SPLAS Y L

R WATER E

O W I

E R

P N

H ARVEST RIDE HARVEST R IDE

TERRACE ROAD SOUTH E B3018 ID R ST VE AR E H N

L B WOOD LANE O Y L R T O

D I O R N A P S O

R L A D Y N L A E E W I E F

L E T P N S B3018 A

M E E L T S W R E NE SHEP D A HAR L ’S L DS CK LA O JO NE F

NUE RDALE AVE D MOO A S O POPESWOOD AN R D Y L S A ’ NE K

A W OK M IN GH HOL T AM LY SP

S R RO ING L AD E ANE Y

A N A W

ROAD E D R L OA I L

R H U N B S

O D N N WO STONEY O K W L IN G O HAM ROA A329 D D D OA D R A RK O PA R KE TURNPI

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION FROM THE M4 Leave the M4 at junction 8/9, then at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A308(M) towards Woodhurst Park, Harvest Ride, Maidenhead (Central). Continue for a mile, at the roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A330 to nd Warfield, Berkshire Ascot/Bracknell, continue for 3.5 miles and take the 2 exit at the roundabout onto the A330. Turn right onto the A3095 towards Bracknell. At the ‘Three Legged Cross’ public house, turn left onto the A3095. Nearest postcode: RG42 2PN At the ‘Plough and Harrow’ public house turn right onto the A3095, then at Warfield roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Harvest Ride. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harvest Ride, continue for Please refer to directions for accurate ½ mile and Woodhurst Park is situated on your right hand side. location. Once on Harvest Ride, look FROM THE M3 for direction signs to Woodhurst Park. Leave the M3 at junction 3, then at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A322 towards Bracknell/Bagshot. Continue forward, at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A322 towards Call: 01753 784417 Bracknell/Reading and continue forward at the next set of traffic lights towards Bracknell/Reading. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A322 towards Wokingham/Maidenhead, then at the next roundabout www.woodhurstpark.com take the 3rd exit onto the A3095 towards Maidenhead Town Centre. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A3095 towards Maidenhead Town Centre, then at the Met Office roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A3095. At Warfield roundabout take the 1st exit onto Harvest Ride, then at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Harvest Ride. Continue for ½ mile and Woodhurst Park is situated on your right hand side.

The information in this document is indicative and is intended to act as a guide only as to the finished product. Accordingly, due to Berkeley Homes’ policy of continuous improvement, the finished product may vary from the information provided. These particulars should not be relied upon as statements of fact or representations and applicants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. The views expressed by the people we interview belong to the respective interviewed individuals and are subject to change. This information does not constitute a contract or warranty. Travel directions are courtesy of theaa.com. Woodhurst Park is a marketing name only and will not necessarily form part of the approved postal address. Applicants are advised to contact Berkeley Homes to ascertain the availability of any particular property. O386/15CA/0815.

Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of companies