Eastgate Coopers Hill Lane | Englefield Green | TW20 0LB EASTGATE This extremely impressive Edwardian family home enjoys a superb location within the much sought after village of Englefield Green. Eastgate is an attractive and elegant five double bedroom detached period house situated in the highly sought after area of Coopers Hill Lane in the picturesque village of Englefield Green, where cricket is still played on the well-known green. The area is much favoured for its quality schooling and convenient access to the M25, M3, M4 and London Heathrow Airport. Savill Gardens, Virginia Water and Windsor Great Park are almost on the door step and Marilyn Monroe even honeymooned here whilst filming The Prince and The Showgirl. There is a Raymond Blanc White Brasserie in the historic pub on the village green and several other restaurants and in the area. The nearest main-line train station is about 1 mile away in Egham, with Waterloo reachable in approximately 40 minutes. Egham also offers a good array of shops, including a Waitrose and Tesco and lovely picnic areas on the banks of the River Thames, where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215. Superb walking is available through Windsor Great Park, Savill Gardens and Smiths Lawn, where polo is played and the ‘Long Walk’ from the Copper Horse to Windsor Castle is a joy. Eastgate will provide the new owner with a lovely family home and with over 3,500 square feet of accommodation a home to grow into. There is a large reception hall with open fireplace which leads into the stunning bespoke Artichoke kitchen/breakfast/family room (who specialise in designing and making quality cabinets for country houses) which has a part vaulted ceiling and enjoys access and splendid views over the rear gardens. There is superb and varied reception space which would be perfect for those who like to spread out or work from home. The amazing studio/workspace could suit an artist and there is a large utility room that accesses the 500+ bottle wine cellar. The master bedroom suite has a separate large dressing room and bathroom and there are 4 further double bedrooms two of which have en suites and a family bathroom. Electric double gates lead onto a large gravelled parking area where the garage is located and a gate leads into the main gardens where the house sits central to its beautiful plot with privacy provided by the mature trees and shrubbery. The orchard area has apple, damson and plum trees, and throughout the garden the borders are beautifully stocked. There is plenty of space for children to run around and there is a swimming pool measuring approx. 32’ x 16’ with ‘walk on cover’. Accommodation comprises: Open Porch: Downstairs Cloakroom: Courtesy light, window and front door to: This large room has a white suite, wood floor, frosted window, high ceiling and door to: Reception Hall: Changing Room: Stone tiled floor, wide window overlooking the front gardens, original cast iron and tiled open fireplace, high Tiled floor, fitted seating & clothes hanging, window and door to the garden and boiler cupboard. corniced ceiling and spindled staircase leading to the first floor. Living Room: Double aspect room with an open stone fireplace, granite hearth, wood floor, high corniced ceiling, window overlooking both front and rear gardens, door to: Seller Insight Just over eleven years ago we were living in a lovely house in the village and quite honestly a move couldn’t have been further from our minds, but then my husband came across Eastgate,” says Jo. “He fell for it the minute he laid eyes on it and so after a fair bit of persuasion I too came to take a look. I remember walking up to the front door and even before I’d set foot inside I knew I had to have it.” “It’s a beautiful-looking house and one that just has such a nice feel to it, and the layout flows beautifully so it’s incredibly comfortable to live in. The rooms are all generously proportioned and have lovely high ceilings and it’s wonderfully light and bright throughout. We have a very large and welcoming reception hall that’s actually the size of a living room, so a very usable space; there’s a huge open-plan kitchen, dining and living room, which is absolutely gorgeous and the real hub of the home; the large but really cosy-feeling sitting room is another stunning space and we have further reception rooms that are incredibly flexible in terms of their use. In actual fact, that versatility is one of the things that I particularly like about the house as a whole; we’ve been able to adapt and change the way we use certain spaces as the children have got that bit older, so it’s a house that we’ve been able to grow into rather than out of. I also love the fact that it still has a lot of its original character and charm and although the interior is very stylish, it hasn’t been modernised into oblivion. In short, I love absolutely everything about it and it’s going to be such a wrench when the time comes to leave.” “The garden is another lovely feature of the property and one that we’ve all enjoyed during our time here,” continues Jo. “It wraps right the way around the house and is quite varied in terms of landscaping so there are lots of lovely places to enjoy. We have a little orchard, an area for children’s tree house and swings, a pretty wooded area in which we’ve put our summerhouse, there’s a lovely big open lawn and we also had a swimming pool put in, which has been a huge hit, particularly with the children and their friends.” “The open-plan kitchen is an absolutely gorgeous space, but if I had to pick a favourite room it would probably be the sitting room,” says Jo. “Now that the weather is turning colder, it’s a really cosy space to retreat to and perhaps read a book or play board games with the family… it’s just an incredibly warm and comfortable room.” “A few years ago we extended to create space for an artist’s studio,” says Jo. “It has bi-folding doors on either end and we’ve installed a wood-burning stove to keep the space cosy and warm in winter. It’s been a fabulous addition and I’d say that the possibilities for its use are endless.” “The house is just that too big for us now so we’ve decided it’s time to downsize, but we’re hoping to stay in the area,” says Jo. “In terms of what I’ll miss most, I’d say that it would be the general feel of the house. It has such a wonderful atmosphere and for us it’s been the most ideal family home.”* * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Kitchen/Dining/Family Room: Definitely the hub of the home, this stunning room with stone tiled floor, high corniced ceilings and integrated speakers is laid out in three areas with the kitchen area fitted with a range of solid wood cabinets and granite work surfaces. There is an integrated refrigerator/freezer and a large Mercury stainless steel range cooker with two ovens, a grill and five gas hobs with a stainless steel splash back and extractor hood/chimney above. There is an inset sink and integrated drainer, pantry style cupboard and plate display rack. The large matching ‘island unit’ has an inset circular stainless steel sink with waste disposal and a wonderful, deep butcher’s block inset on one corner. There is a pull-out refuse unit and plate trays, integrated dishwasher and the granite work top also provides a breakfast bar area. The Family Room area is wired in for TV and speakers and sound bar. Both areas have a tall chrome spiral radiator and flow into the Dining Area with its vaulted ceiling with two Velux windows and its large square bay with full height timber double glazed windows and French doors has triangular glazing above really makes you feel like you’re in the garden with a beautiful vista over the gardens towards the swimming pool. Utility Room: Matching stone tiled floor, range of units with solid wood work surfaces and butler style sink, under-counter space for washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator, timber & glazed door overlooking and leading onto the rear garden, large easy opening trap door with stone spiral stairs and circular 500+ bottle wine cellar with light. TV/Playroom: Study: Wood floor, high corniced ceiling, two windows overlooking the side garden, door providing access to the Part panelled walls, high corniced ceiling, window to the front and fitted desk unit. gardens to the rear and wiring for a wall mounted TV. Studio: Snug: High vaulted ceiling with extensive lighting, wired in speaker, bi-fold doors to the front and rear and wood High corniced ceiling with integrated speakers, original cast iron and tiled fireplace with inset gas coal effect burning stove. This would make a great work room and with its solid floor could be used as another garage. fire, window overlooking the front gardens, part panelled walls, fitted cupboard and unit for wall mounted TV.