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57 acres of private parkland 23 houses, 10 townhouses, 26 apartments across 3 mansion blocks Interior design by celebrated designer Louise Bradley World-renowned period architecture by Julian Bicknell A rich history 24 hour security Bespoke concierge Three tennis courts Swimming pool & spa Restaurant & bar Natural children’s play Pitch & putt golf Woodland walks Walled garden
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Architecture by
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JULIAN BICKNELL
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LOUISE BRADLEY
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VISION A P R I V AT E E S TAT E F O R T H E 2 1 ST C E N T U R Y 30 MINUTES FROM LONDON OVER 800 YEARS OF HISTORY
A new luxury development in the heart of Surrey, Magna Carta Park brings private estate living into the 21st century. Just 30 minutes from London, and close to Englefield Green, Ascot, Sunningdale and Windsor, it offers urban conveniences from the comfort of your own private rural escape. A collection of beautifully designed homes are nestled within 57 acres of woodland, gardens and greenery, with access to extensive amenities, including a tennis club, bespoke concierge, 24-hour security, spa, restaurant and indoor swimming pool. Magna Carta Park is a setting like no other. Over 800 years ago, King John and the rebel Barons signed the Magna Carta in these grounds, laying the foundations for their vision of the future. Today, our vision is to transform this spectacular setting into a private luxury estate that represents the finest in contemporary country living.
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The Houses A TIMELESS BLEND OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY ELEGANCE
Designed by Julian Bicknell and Associates, the Residences at Magna Carta Park are a contemporary take on classically elegant architecture that takes inspiration from the 17th century to the present day, with all the exceptional standards. The layout has been arranged to provide each household with beautiful views over the estate, as well as access to large areas of garden or private terraces. Roads, parking areas, and formal open spaces are kept to a minimum, allowing residents to fully enjoy the expanses of countryside that surround the development. From the classic brick and timber treatment of the Queen Anne period, through the clean, stuccoed fashion of the Regency, to the combined brick-and-stucco of mid-Victorian architecture, the Residences draw on some of the most recognisable and celebrated British architectural styles in a development of unusual elegance and individuality.
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The Houses
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THE HISTORY
Another latecomer to the revolt, John Fitzrobert de Clavering had estates in the far north of England, along the Scottish border,
The names of the houses at Magna Carta Park have been carefully selected from the 25 barons who signed the Magna Carta in 1215.
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and in East Anglia and Essex. He had close family ties to the crown, with ancestors serving in prominent positions throughout previous reigns, and after the defeat of the barons at Lincoln, Clavering aligned once more with the monarch, Henry III.
QUINCY
Trying to recoup the expenses of Richard I’s crusades, and regain the
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absolute power of the crown, King John increased taxes and imposed limitations on the barons who had been running the country in Richard’s
The son of a knight in the service of Scottish King ‘William the
reign. He became increasingly unpopular, and by the early 13 century,
Lion’, Saer de Quincy came to prominence in England through
some of his most powerful landowners were in open rebellion against
marriage to the sister of the Earl of Leicester. One of the chief
him. By 1215, 25 of these barons were charged with making him sign the
authors of the Magna Carta, de Quincy fought against John in the
Magna Carta, a charter that reduced the power of the crown and laid the
troubles that followed the sealing of the charter, even travelling to
foundations for modern government.
invite Louis of France to take the English throne.
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William de Forz, 3rd Earl of Albemarle and the owner of
A neutral party for much of the early strife, William D’Aubigny.
Although he fought with John in France, Robert Fitzwalter,
large estates in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and other parts of
Lord of Belvoir, also joined the revolt after the City of London
feudal baron of Little Dunbow, Essex, was heavily implicated
England joined the rebel barons in 1215 after the City of
declared for the barons. He was present at the signing of the
in the baronial conspiracy of 1212, and fled to France. He was
London pledged allegiance and King John’s cause started
Magna Carta, and, in the ensuing civil war, held Rochester to
subsequently pardoned, but continued to take a lead role in
to look less and less hopeful. Throughout the ensuing
prevent John’s Flemish mercenaries from reaching London.
uprisings and was widely considered responsible for turning the
years, Albermarle switched sides frequently, and in 1219 was
He was captured, eventually released with a heavy fine, and
City of London to the baron’s cause. In the wars that followed the
eventually declared a rebel and excommunicated.
swore loyalty to Henry III.
Magna Carta, Fitzwalter supported the claim of Louis of France, making his peace with the English crown only after returning from the crusades.
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ALBERMARLE D E TAC H E D F I V E B E D R O O M H O U S E S 4,499 SQ FT / 418 SQ M P R I VAT E G A R D E N S A N D T E R R AC E S V I E W S O V E R T H E P R I VAT E PA R K L A N D
Four floors of spacious family living feature five bedrooms, a large dining and living space opening onto an expansive balcony onto a terrace below, a separate, professionallyequipped kitchen and utility rooms, study, lower ground floor family room, garage and storage space. The detached, double-fronted homes are designed either in Queen Anne or Regency style with classic details such as stuccoed walls, clay or slate tiled roofs, decorative porches and dormer windows. Beautifully constructed using traditional materials in combination with modern engineering, they offer a blend of classic elegance with modern comfort.
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BELVOIR QUEEN ANNE INSPIRED ARCHITECTURE FOUR BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES 3 ,1 3 2 S Q F T / 2 9 1 S Q M P R I VAT E T E R R AC E S & B A LC O N I E S
Set over four floors, the houses offer ample space for relaxation or entertaining, family time or time alone. Three en suite bedrooms, including a generous master suite, and a fourth bedroom with separate bathroom, occupy the first and second floors, with a living room, kitchen/dining room and a spacious balcony on the ground floor. A games room provides additional living space on the lower ground floor.
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CLAVERING FOUR BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES 3 ,1 4 3 S Q F T / 2 9 2 S Q M P R I VAT E T E R R AC E S & B A LC O N I E S
Formal Regency style meets relaxed family living in the four-bedroomed Clavering Residences. Designed to integrate contemporary life within classic architectural detail, the homes feature four en suite bedrooms and generous living spaces over three floors. Separate kitchen, living and dining rooms on the ground floor provide plenty of space, set against the backdrop of sweeping estate views through the full-height windows.
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QUINCY THREE & FOUR BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES 1,991 SQ FT / 185 SQ M P R I VAT E T E R R AC E S
The semi-detached Quincy Residences have been built in a Regency style, a traditional stuccoed façade adding an elegant finish to the three and four bedroom homes. Set over three floors, the houses offer plenty of privacy and space, with en suite bathrooms for each bedroom and separate living, dining and kitchen areas on the ground floor.
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FITZWALTER TERRACE THREE & FOUR BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES 1 ,7 3 3 S Q F T / 1 6 1 S Q M P R I VAT E T E R R AC E S & B A LC O N I E S
The Victorian terrace to the south of the development is a striking recreation of the traditional brick terraces of the era, with all of the space and amenities of modern luxury living. The terraced or semi-detached three and four bedroom homes have been beautifully designed to complement the beautiful setting of the surrounding parkland. The first and second floors each feature two en suite bedrooms, while the ground floor is reserved for family and entertaining with separate kitchen, living and dining areas.
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DE VESCI PA G E S 7 8 - 9 7
The Apartments
Eustace de Vesci, lord of Alnwick Castle, was one of the leaders of the first Barons War, and a prominent figure in the signing of the Magna Carta. Excommunicated for his role, he then supported the claim of Louis of France to the throne and was killed accompanying Alexander II of Scotland to do homage to the French royal.
THE HISTORY
The names of the apartments at Magna Carta Park have been carefully selected from the 25 barons who signed the Magna Carta in 1215.
HELMSLEY PA G E S 9 8 - 1 1 3
Despite a fraught relationship with King Richard, Robert de Ros of Helmsley was granted additional lands and title by
KING JOHN
John, and sided with the king during the initial struggle with
Trying to recoup the expenses of Richard I’s crusades, and regain the
the Magna Carta was enforced. After John’s death, Helmsley
absolute power of the crown, King John increased taxes and imposed
swore allegiance to Henry III.
the barons. However, he switched allegiance and became one of the 25 ‘sureties’ whose responsibility it was to ensure
limitations on the barons who had been running the country in Richard’s reign. He became increasingly unpopular, and by the early 13th century, some of his most powerful landowners were in open rebellion against him. By 1215, 25 of these barons were charged with making him sign the Magna Carta, a charter that reduced the power of the crown and laid the foundations for modern government.
HUNTINGFIELD PA G E S 9 8 - 1 1 3
Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk, William of Huntingfield held Dover castle for King John as a Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, sent knights into battle with the king and fought beside him himself. However by the first Barons War, he was in open rebellion against the crown and one of the 25 chosen to oversee the signing and enforcement of the Magna Carta.
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DE VESCI COURT T W O & T H R E E B E D R O O M A PA R T M E N T S P R I VAT E T E R R AC E S & B A LC O N I E S V I E W S O V E R T H E P R I VAT E PA R K L A N D
A modern architectural interpretation of an impressive mansion block. Greeted by a welcoming communal entrance hall, flooded with natural light. De Vesci Court accommodates a limited collection of spacious apartments, all of which feature decorative metal balconies, allowing for vast and exclusive views across the great lawn and private parkland. Each apartment comes with its own private underground parking. The top floor presents a great opportunity to create a four bedroom penthouse with four terraces occupying the entire floor plate.
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ABOVE DE VESCI COURT PENTHOUSE TERRACE W I T H V I E W S O V E R T H E G R E AT L AW N AND TOWARDS WINDSOR
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HELMSLEY & HUNTINGFIELD O N E & T W O B E D R O O M A PA R T M E N T S P R I VAT E T E R R AC E S
Two identical modern architectural interpretations of an impressive mansion block. Helmsley and Huntingfield accommodates a limited set of spacious one and two bedroom apartments. The front of the apartments overlook the beautifully landscaped King John square and the rear presents you with wonderful views across the equally beautiful communal gardens, surrounded by nature from all angles. The top floor presents an opportunity to join two units to create a two bedroom penthouse.
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I N C O N V E R S AT I O N W I T H
JULIAN BICKNELL A R C H I T E C T F O R M A G N A C A R TA PA R K
“ In the course of time, Magna Carta Park will form a completely integrated community... set within a world of street and square, and surrounded by large open spaces where they can take the air and feel at ease with nature.
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London-based Julian Bicknell and Associates are known for their classically elegant architectural design; the perfect complement to the historical setting at Magna Carta Park. The practice has worked with clients across the world, developing beautiful solutions for buildings from private country estates, to restaurants, theatres, schools and modifications to historic buildings.
Do you still use any traditional and / or
through the clean, stuccoed fashion of the
historical techniques in your work?
Regency, to the combined brick-and-stucco
In the office we continue to use traditional
of mid-Victorian architecture.
Can you describe your design process?
that would have been the ideal of our
How would you describe your design style?
We combine three approaches. We research
Victorian ancestors.
Our design philosophy combines a deep sympathy for traditional design and building methods, with a full understanding of contemporary building technology, energy strategies and construction management. We use a lot of these influences from the past to solve modern problems and enrich our buildings with historical associations. On the other hand, modern technology provides us with a much deeper understanding of technical issues and a greatly increased range of solutions to technical problems. We combine this knowledge with traditional architectural design strategies and forms.
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drawing techniques as well as up-to-date computer aided design. We use pencil
How has the setting of the Park influenced
and paper, ink and watercolour for sketch
the design?
designs, visualizations and presentation
The layout is arranged to provide each
drawings. We then use computers for
household with access to the large areas of
technical drawings and 3-D modelling. The
parkland as well as some private open space
buildings themselves use traditional materials
of their own. The intermediate areas devoted
such as brick, timber, slate and stone,
to roadways, parking areas, and formal
but integrated with modern construction
open spaces are kept to a minimum so as
techniques – concrete, steel, glass and
to leave the maximum of open parkland. We
prefabrication.
have tried to restore the feeling of gracious dwellings adjoining extensive open parkland
previous models of similar projects; we seek to solve problems in a scientific rational way;
What are the stand-out features of the
we look for original ideas and the original
designs?
combination of received strategies to
A great variety of materials is used – bricks
enhance the complete design.
of different colours, stone, stucco, tiles slates and painted timberwork. The aim is to
What was the inspiration for the houses at
provide a framework for people’s lives that is
Magna Carta Park?
at the same time well-ordered and varied, a
The layout at Magna Carta Park draws on the
world that is both practical and lively.
many examples of domestic developments in the UK from the 17th century to the present
Which elements are you most looking
day – from the tradition of the terrace house
forward to seeing realised?
to the suburban villa, and the apartment
I am looking forward to seeing the Central
block. At the same time the buildings are
Square when it is complete and the trees are
varied in style from the simple brick and
in full leaf. I hope it will be a space that is
timber treatment of the Queen Anne period,
both practical and attractive.
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Your private sanctuary Celebrated interior designer, Louise Bradley has created exquisitely designed spaces inspired by the unique setting of the estate.
With a palette of neutral creams, browns and bronzes set against beautiful timber flooring, rich marbles and elegant materials, the Residences at Magna Carta Park have been designed to complement both the architecture and the landscape surrounding them. Designed by London-based interior designer, Louise Bradley, the Residences are a beautiful example of classic contemporary elegance, pairing natural tones, fine woods and sumptuous furnishings with furniture from Bradley’s own collection. Options for layout, design and bespoke features ensure that each home feels personalised, a timeless sanctuary for stylish contemporary living.
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LOUISE BRADLEY I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R F O R M A G N A C A R TA P A R K
“ Timeless, bespoke, comfortable living was key to the design; an elegant, muted palette of cream, brown and bronze inspired by landscape.
“ For over 20 years, Louise Bradley has worked with some of the most discerning private clients across the world. Her signature classic contemporary elegance is instantly recognisable, pairing a neutral palette and natural materials with bespoke accents to create homes that are both stylish and comfortable. Inspired by the architecture and setting of Magna Carta Park, Bradley has envisioned interiors that recall the elegance of a classic family estate, complemented by striking contemporary detailing and modern amenities.
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How would you describe the final designs?
What is your design process?
Timeless, organic, bespoke, functional,
At the core is a complete understanding of
comfortable, inviting, handcrafted, textured,
a client’s brief and requirements from the
with an elegant muted palette of neutral
space. I want to ensure that this is a home
creams, browns and bronzes inspired by
that is perfectly functional for relaxation
the landscape.
and comfort, whatever that means to that individual person. This was the same with
How did you come up with the palette
the Residences at Magna Carta Park; I was
of colours and materials at Magna
aiming to make each of the spaces individual,
Carta Park?
as if I was designing for the specific
I like to use textures and a subtle, timeless
homeowner. For example, there are different
palette, with lots of natural and unique
layouts and design schemes available, and
finishes including natural stone, burnished
bespoke options to ensure that each one is
metals and warm timbers. The setting of the
different and suits the style and lives of the
Residences lends itself to this palette and we
people who live there.
worked with neutral colours, subtle joinery detailing and refined textured surfaces
What are your favourite elements of
to create a sense of both classic and
the designs?
contemporary elegance.
I think the bathrooms are beautiful. We used stone and marble to create a sense of a
Is this a reflection of your own aesthetic?
spa-like sanctuary, somewhere that isn’t just
My design style is very much reflected in
functional, but also part of the design of the
What was the vision behind the design of
the Residences. My work is often classic /
entire house. The kitchens are also really
the residences at Magna Carta Park?
contemporary, which perfectly complements
nicely finished, with stone and granite. I love
I always work with the architecture of a
the beautiful architecture by Julian Bicknell
the wooden floors, the oak is a beautiful
building, designing bespoke interiors that
and Associates. I think an interior should be
complement to both the colours of the
naturally work with the space. The interiors
comfortable and inviting but also functional.
design and the woodlands outside.
at Magna Carta Park were influenced by the
However this aesthetic develops each time
beautiful surroundings and the history of the
I work with a new client to ensure we are
landscape. I wanted to bring the outside in
delivering timeless interiors that set and lead
with an organic aesthetic that worked with
trends, and that are individually designed
both the natural environment outside and the
around the unique needs and expectations
style of the architecture.
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