House for sale in Binfield, Berkshire - 7 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms

• 6/7 bedrooms
• 5 reception rooms
• Detached coach house
• Gardens, approx. 2.5 acres
• Currently with office use

Situation

Binfield Place is conveniently placed for the local shopping facilities and restaurants of Binfield Village, whilst further extensive amenities may be found in Windsor and Wokingham, both of which may be easily accessed. Road communications are good with access to the M4 available via the A329M, which in turn leads to the M25 and Heathrow and access to the M3 via Junction 3. Rail connections are good with trains to London (Waterloo) available from Bracknell, approximately 2.5 miles distant, and a fast train service to Paddington (via Maidenhead) from Twyford. Leisure/sporting facilities in the area are varied, with horse racing at Ascot and Windsor, polo at Smith's Lawn and golf at the local Blue Mountain Golf Centre, Wentworth, Sunningdale and The Royal Berkshire. Binfield Village has its own cricket club, football club, tennis courts and there are many opportunities for walking in the local countryside.

Description

HISTORICAL NOTE
Binfield Place has been the subject of extensive research by historian, Matthew Dunsbier, who mentions that the house is thought to date back to the time of Henry VII and is said to be the oldest house in the village. (A copy of the research information, prepared in February 1993, is available for viewing). The earliest attributable date is 1507 although the house was demolished and reconstructed in the 17th century. The eastern section of the house is the oldest and is probably part of the original 17th century construction whilst the western section of the house was added in the 20th century as a result of fire damage (although there is no documentary evidence). Originally known as Le Place, the property was subsequently called Angel Place and in 1890 was changed to Binfield Place.
DESCRIPTION
Binfield Place is a beautiful example of a Jacobean manor house, rich in both history and legend, and as such, deserves its listing of Grade II*. The property offers a superb and rare opportunity for those seeking an imposing family home with the additional benefit of ancillary accommodation, all set within 2.5 acres of landscaped gardens. It is worth noting that the house currently has permission for office use but it would easily revert back to residential (subject to necessary consents). True to its period, the property boasts many original and interesting features including richly painted ceiling beams with carved Tudor roses in the dining room, original stone and timber fireplaces, a priest hole (presently boarded up), a wealth of oak panelling and elaborate woodwork, original plasterwork and brickwork, leaded light windows with oak cills, a servants' bell board, a large studded oak front door and a remarkable arched window (both of which are later additions). The house offers in excess of 5,100 sq. ft. of flexible living accommodation set out over three floors and is arranged to provide excellent large scale entertaining space. In addition to the main house and benefiting from independent access from Wicks's Green, is the ancillary accommodation in the form of a detached coach house comprising two reception rooms, a kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Also contained within this building is a garage with wc. There is potential for the coach house to be replaced and additional family/staff accommodation created (subject to necessary consents).
Internally, the principal rooms are deceptively light and gracious and of particular note is the galleried reception hall which features a grand carved staircase and a large arched window to create a striking first impression. There are four reception rooms, in addition to an oak panelled snug which is situated in the oldest part of the building and is rumoured to have been used by Anne Boleyn. The ground floor further comprises a kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a good range of units and integral appliances, an adjoining utility room, a boiler room and a cloakroom; a useful secondary staircase is situated in the inner hall. The first floor is arranged to provide a master bedroom with a pleasing outlook over the gardens and with an en suite dressing room and shower room, 5/6 further bedrooms, a bathroom and a cloakroom. The second floor, boasting a wealth of exposed beams, provides a series of rooms that may be utilised as further bedrooms/store rooms and/or a playroom.
The property is approached via decorative wrought iron gates set between brick piers with moulded stone cappings and orbs, these open onto a large gravelled parking area to the front of the house. The meticulously maintained gardens and grounds provide a superb setting for the house with visual interest being provided by a variety of mature shrubs and trees and a large pond located along the western border of the formal lawn. Adjoining the western portion of the house is a flagstone patio and a brick built gazebo, both of which provide pleasant 'al fresco' dining and relaxation space.

Accommodation

Reception hall, galleried hall, drawing room, dining room, family room, snug, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, boiler room, cloakroom, master bedroom with en suite dressing room and shower room, 4/5 further bedrooms, bedroom 6/dressing room, bathroom, cloakroom, bedroom 7/playroom, attic room, store room, cellar.
Coach house comprising sitting room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, garage.
Landscaped gardens with large pond
In all, approximately 2.5 acres

Directions

From Maidenhead proceed south along the Braywick Road to the Braywick roundabout. Take the third exit (A330) towards Holyport and Ascot. Proceed through Holyport Green and continue for 1.5 miles into Touchen End. Turn right (signposted B3024 Twyford) and continue for approximately 1 mile, taking the first main left hand turning signposted to Binfield (Howe Lane). Follow the road into Church Hill (becoming Church Lane) and at the T-junction (immediately after the Stag and Hounds public house on the right) turn right into Forest Road. Proceed along this road, continue straight over at the first roundabout and at the second roundabout, continue straight over where the entrance to Binfield Place will be found a short distance along on the right hand side.