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HAWTHORN LODGE WARFIELD • BERKSHIRE HAWTHORN LODGE MOSS END • WARFIELD • BERKSHIRE • RG42 6EL M4 (Junction 8/9) 5 miles, Ascot 6.5 miles, Windsor 8.5 miles, Bracknell Station (serving London Waterloo) 3 miles; Maidenhead Station (serving London Paddington) 6 miles, Heathrow Airport 20 miles, Central London (SW1) 32 miles. (All distances are approximate) A REFINED COUNTRY HOUSE WITH SUPERB POLO/EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES SET IN OVER 12 ACRES OF GARDENS AND PADDOCKS WITH ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION AND OUTBUILDINGS MAIN HOUSE Reception Hall, Drawing room, Dining room, Family room, Conservatory, Kitchen/breakfast room, Master bedroom with balcony and en suite bathroom, 5 further bedrooms (3 en suite), Cloakroom, Boot room, Linked annexe with magnificent vaulted reception/games room, Study, Kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 with balcony), Shower room, Cloakroom. EQUESTRIAN 10 loose boxes, Tack room, All-weather arena, Paddocks, Corrals, Polo field with land-drains for stick and ball, Horse-walker for 6 horses. OUTBUILDINGS 2 self-contained studio apartments, 4 car bespoke oak framed garage, Wine store (temperature controlled), Log stores, Laundry/gym, Utility room, Store, Machine store, Gardener’s WC. GARDENS AND GROUNDS Gardens, Pond with island, Swimming pool, Tennis court, Orchard, Woodland path, Further gated access points, Driveway with turning circle, Parking area. In excess of 12 acres (4.8 hectares). Freehold. Tucked away in a discrete location overlooking extensive gardens and grounds, Hawthorn Lodge is a truly unique property with outstanding equestrian facilities. DESCRIPTION Hawthorn Lodge is an exceptional country house believed to date back to the 1650s, with 19th Century additions. In recent years it has been the subject of a comprehensive and sympathetic refurbishment to ensure that whilst character is retained, the house has modern and luxurious features. Hawthorn Lodge provides well proportioned and thoughtfully designed living space suited to both entertaining and family life and adjoins a stunning annexe with a magnificent, vaulted 35’ reception room with an impressive open fireplace.T his area interlinks with the main house and can therefore be integrated into day-to-day living or utilised as self-contained guest/teen accommodation. In addition to the main reception area, the annexe includes a fitted bar, study and cloakroom downstairs and a shower room and two double bedrooms (one with balcony) on the first floor. The main house has been beautifully designed with elegant reception rooms and harmonious styling throughout. There is a superb triple aspect drawing room with a deep bay window overlooking the grounds, an inglenook fireplace and two sets of French doors opening to the stunning conservatory. A fairly recent addition, this garden room has been designed to take full advantage of the attractive outlook with French doors to the gardens, under floor heating and UV glass ensuring year-round comfort. The dining room, part of the original house, is of fine proportions with an open fireplace, oak flooring and an external door. Adjacent is the family room, perfect for relaxing, with a corner fireplace, panelled walls and bespoke shelving with cupboards under. Of further note is the superb kitchen/breakfast room which has a warm ambience and benefits from an excellent range of bespoke hand-painted units, a combination Aga and a central island with additional storage and preparation area, topped with granite work surfaces. The first floor provides six charming bedrooms (currently configured as five plus a dressing room) including a master bedroom with a delightful balcony overlooking the grounds and a luxurious en suite bathroom. There are three further en suite bathrooms, all individually designed with high quality fittings. FEATURES • All stone floors and the timber-floored annexe have under-floor heating. • Integral lighting and music system with iPhone/iPad functionality, to main rooms. • Bespoke sash windows with double glazing. • Period features including wood panelling, oak flooring, cornicing and fireplaces. • Two staircases to first floor. B B UTILITY ROOM STOREROOM RECEPTION / GAMES ROOM 35'7'' x26'3'' 10.85x8.00M STUDY 14'9'' x12'4'' Ceiling Height 4.50 x3.75M 6.40m/ 21' SWIMMING POOL STABLING AND STUDIO FLATS 29'4'' x18'9'' 12.00x6.00M TACK ROOM STUDIOFLAT 24'9'' x15'5'' FAMILY ROOM 7.55 x4.70M 20'x10'6'' 6.10 x3.20M STABLE DINING ROOM GARDEN ROOM 26'3'' x11'2'' 23'5'' x14'3'' 8.00 x3.40M TORAGE 7.15 x4.35M STABLE SS EAVE KITCHEN RECEPTION HALL BREAKFASTROOM 22'6'' x22' STABLE 6.85 x6.70M DRAWING ROOM 27'7'' x18' 8.40 x5.50M STUDIOFLAT 18'x15'5'' 5.50 x4.70M STABLE GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR DRESSING ROOM 13'7'' x10'6'' 4.15 x3.20M BEDROOM BEDROOM 13'7''x11'2'' 11'6''x11'2'' 4.15 x3.40M 3.50 x3.40M OUTBUILDINGS BEDROOM BEDROOM 16'5'' x7'10'' 11'x10' 5.00 x2.40M BEDROOM 3.35 x3.05M 16'5'' x8'6'' B LAUNDRYROOM / GYM A B 5.00 x2.60M L 18'10''x18' C MASTER A 5.75 x5.50M O BEDROOM BEDROOM LC N 14'9'' x10'6'' ON Y 16'3''x14'5'' 4.50 x3.20M 4.95 x4.40M Y TOOL STORE FIRST FLOOR GROUND FLOOR MACHINESTORE 18' x 18' 5.50 x5.50M LAUNDRYROOM / GYM 18'10''x18' 5.75 x5.50M Total Gross internal area (approx): GARAGE 41'4'' x19' Main House - 5,690 sq ft (528.6 sq m) 12.60x5.80M TOOL STORE Secondary Accommodation - 1,005 sq ft (93.4 sq m) Stables & Tack Room - 602 sq ft (55.93 sq m) Outbuildings - 1,229 sq ft (114.18 sq m) For identification purposes only. Not to scale. MACHINESTORE 18' x 18' 5.50 x5.50M WINE CELLAR MACHINE STORE GROUND FLOOR GARAGE 41'4'' x19' 12.60x5.80M WINE CELLAR Gardens AND Grounds The gardens and grounds are a fine feature of Hawthorn Lodge and have been beautifully landscaped to take full advantage of the mature and private setting and to provide seasonal interest. To the south of the house is the sun terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining, and the swimming pool. There are extensive formal lawns, well stocked shrub and herbaceous borders, hedgerows, a wildlife pond, an orchard with plum, apple and pear trees and a woodland path, ideal for reaching the additional gates on horse back to access the Binfield bridleway network.T ucked away nearby is the all-weather tennis court. Hawthorne Lodge is approached via electrically operated double gates onto a sweeping driveway flanked by formal lawns which continues to the turning circle to the front of the house and onwards to the parking area, garage block and stables. There are two stable blocks, one with two studio apartments above, each with their own private access. There is also a useful detached laundry/gym with under floor heating and loft storage above and a machine store. SITUATION Hawthorn Lodge is located in the hamlet of Moss End, in the parish country public houses and boasts some of the finest restaurants, Park, the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club and Guards Polo of Warfield, home to one of the finest churches in Berkshire and with Coworth Park in Ascot, as well as the Michelin starred The Club and boating on the River Thames at Windsor and Henley. located almost equidistant between Ascot and Maidenhead. Waterside Inn and The Fat Duck restaurants in Bray. For more The surrounding countryside provides lovely country walks and Despite its semi-rural setting, Hawthorn Lodge is well positioned local dining, the house is within walking distance of The Shepherd’s bridlepath, with attractions such as Virginia Water Lake, The Savill for easy access to Heathrow Airport, central London and the House public house. Garden, Windsor Great Park and Windsor Castle also within reach. motorway network via the M4 ( J6, J8/9, J10). The M4 offers access Leisure and relaxation opportunities abound with Nirvana Spa at The area is fortunate to have some of the best independent schools to the M25 and the A404 (M) at Maidenhead leads to the M40. Wokingham, The Macdonald Berystede and Coworth Park Health including Lambrook School, Wellington College, Eton College, The village centres of Binfield and Holyport cater for day-to-day Clubs at Ascot and The Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, with Papplewick, Heathfield School, St George’s and St Mary’s Ascot. shopping requirements, while the towns of Ascot, Windsor and outstanding leisure and recreational facilities. In addition there is For international schooling, TASIS (The American School) and Bracknell provide more comprehensive recreational and shopping exceptional golf at Wentworth, Sunningdale and The Berkshire ACS (American Community School) are both within a few miles in amenities. The area is well known for boutiques, bars and traditional in Ascot, horse racing at Ascot and Windsor, polo at Coworth Egham. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LOCAL AUTHORITY Bracknell Forest Borough Council Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1JD Tel: 01344 352000 VIEWING By appointment with Savills IXTURES AND FITTINGS by www.captiv-8.co.uk designed & produced F © All items of fixtures and fittings, including carpets, curtains/blinds, light fittings and kitchen equipment are specifically excluded unless mentioned. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or HAWTHORN representations of fact. LODGE 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. 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