Kennel Ride, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5

VIEW WITH KIER CHARLES BERKSHIRE. Coming soon.. This delightful period property, built in 1899, is well presented throughout and has a modern contemporary feel but still retains many of its original features including sash windows and wooden flooring. On the ground floor, the charming sitting room can be found with its open fireplace, and pretty bay window, as well as a separate dining room, ideal for entertaining. The hub of the home is the open plan kitchen which is well appointed with smart painted cabinetry, corian work surfaces and an island. The family area is a later addition to the original house, with a glass lantern roof and bi-fold doors leading out to the garden. Upstairs on the first floor the principal bedroom with its en suite shower room can be found, which has added bonus of a feature balcony, as well as 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. A block paved driveway to the front of the house provides space to park several cars and there is a pedestrian side gate giving access to the rear garden. A large decked area leads out from the kitchen with ample space for outdoor furniture and entertaining. At the far end of the garden is the summer house, with its own decked terrace, which is currently used as a home office and has power and light. The gardens are easy to maintain being mainly laid to lawn with some raised beds on the boundaries. Kennel Ride is conveniently situated for the bustling Ascot High Street with its selection of shops catering for day-to-day needs. The area is well known for its restaurants and traditional country public houses whilst the towns of Windsor, Camberley and Guildford offer more extensive shopping, leisure and dining facilities. The region also boasts some of the finest restaurants with Coworth Park in Ascot, as well as Michelin starred restaurants including The Royal Oak in Paley Street, Michel Roux's Waterside Inn and Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck and Hinds Head in Bray. For the commuter, Kennel Ride is well placed for rail services to London (Waterloo) from Ascot station and the M3 may be accessed at J3, in turn linking with the M25. There are prestigious golf clubs in the area including Wentworth, Sunningdale, Swinley Forest and The Berkshire, along with health and fitness clubs at The Wentworth Club, Berystede Hotel, Pennyhill Park and Coworth Park. For the equestrian enthusiast, racing may be enjoyed at the nearby Ascot Racecourse and at Windsor, and there are numerous stables and riding schools in the locality. The picturesque Virginia Water Lake, Windsor Great Park, Savill Garden and Chobham Common provide opportunities for walking and cycling. Legoland and Thorpe Park are also popular attractions. The area is fortunate to have some excellent schools, both in the state and independent sectors, including Ascot Heath Primary, Papplewick and Charters Schools, to name a few. To fully appreciate the wealth of character, charm and condition of this family home a personal tour with Kier Charles is highly recommended.