Charters, near Ascot is a rare architectural gem, set amidst an enviable and privileged setting of some twenty-four acres of landscaped grounds. This highly important 1930’s country house and estate has been exquisitely restored and gracefully transformed into a World Class collection of apartments and penthouses. Charters is complemented by superlative health and leisure facilities, a full concierge and lifestyle management service, providing sophisticated living in a secure and very private location.
“We were immediately entranced by Charters Court and its promise of an idyllic lifestyle,” says Anthony. “ Built in 1938 the main building was briefly the home of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson and then the Headquarters for De Beers International. The two newer apartment buildings complement the spare beauty of the main Art Deco building with their slender columns, economy of line, tall gleaming windows and superb interiors where Art Deco features fuse perfectly with contemporary design.” “We recently enjoyed a birthday celebration when a chef produced a fabulous sushi style meal for thirty people and as the weather was perfect, we were also able to wander onto the terrace and enjoy the beautiful views over the gardens.” Sarah continues “The apartment is a perfect venue for entertaining up to sixty people but for really large occasions you are able to use the main room in the old mansion house.” “For us the heart of the apartment is the large kitchen, dining, and everyday living area” says Anthony. “We love to cook and have family and friends in the same room, so this is perfect. There is space for cooking, dining, watching TV and in the summer opening the French doors onto the balcony. The perfect start to the day is to take the lift from the apartment straight down to the Spa for a swim in the indoor pool, massage in the treatment room or workout in the gym and then back to have breakfast on the terrace, bathed in country air. Charters Court is about tending to the whole person.” “The grounds are twenty four acres of lawn and wooded parkland with beautiful water gardens and a tennis court, ” says Anthony, “and the high security and quality of service means you can just lock up and go. On return you are greeted by a concierge who will park your car, deal with luggage, have organized a stocked fridge and generally ensure everything is perfect. There is all the luxury of staying in a six star hotel.” “We shall sorely miss the privilege of living in Charters Court with its elegant space, and quiet rural surroundings. We are only a short distance into London and Heathrow. The superb service when you are in residence and the knowledge that your apartment is protected in your absence make the glorious apartment and lifestyle the epitome of luxury living”.* Anthony and Sarah
* These comments are the personal views of the current owners 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.
Charters is a lifestyle not just a home. The Charters estate has three apartment buildings, the original Grade II listed 1930’s art-deco Mansion and two new buildings, The Court and The Garden House, designed to sympathetically reflect the art-deco period. The Court is a beautiful building and has 14 two and three bedroom apartments, positioned to take advantage of the breathtaking views over its elegant tree lined piazza with woodlands and hills beyond.
This spectacular art-deco inspired three bedroom penthouse suite has been carefully planned to create the finest possible living areas. The layout has been designed on two levels, successfully achieving a wonderful feeling of light and space. On the upper level of the apartment, there is a magnificent open plan entertaining room which is very much the heart of the apartment, it boasts excellent views and has double doors opening onto the landscaped private terracing that wraps around the apartment on three sides.
Direct access Lift to Lower Level and to Spa and Underground Parking, with Private lift only to Upper Level | Entrance Hall | Guest Cloakroom | Lounge | Bulthaup Fully Fitted Kitchen | Dining area | Utility room | Master bedroom suite | Two further bedrooms | Four bathrooms | Galleried Upper level landing with Library | Grand Upper Entertaining Lounge with well equipped Kitchen and Bar | Air conditioned Wine Cellar | Landscaped terracing with hot tub/jacuzzi | Crestron touchscreen technology | ‘I’ Light control system throughout |
Charters is a lifestyle not just a home. The impressive entrance gates into the estate are monitored and controlled 24 hours a day. The entire estate has extensive CCTV surveillance operating 24 hours, every day. On approaching the property via a long winding driveway, one can appreciate this fantastic country estate. The drive leads to the underground car park area with designated parking. The Penthouse apartment has three underground allocated car parking spaces. There is an electric controlled disability ramp with lift. The Concierge reception is located on the lower ground floor within The Court. The internal lift provides access to all floors within The Court. The lift provides private access to the Upper Level of the Penthouse Suite only. The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Tel: 01628 683800 The Spa provides an oasis of understated luxury for the exclusive use of Charters residents, families and guests. The state of the art facilities with the very latest exercise equipment, sauna, Turkish bath, are centered around a stunning 15-meter ozone treated swimming pool, with the glazed atriums providing an abundance of light.
Leasehold – Lease reverts to the owners when most apartments are sold or 5 years from now at no cost, then effectively the property will be classed as freehold.
The property is situated in Charters, a prestigious country estate set behind electric gates in 24 acres of parkland, with sweeping lawns, sculptured water gardens, woodland and hard tennis court. Sunningdale offers a range of shops for everyday needs, whilst the towns of Ascot, Windsor, Camberley and Guildford offer a wider choice along with theatre, cinema and leisure facilities. Rail services to London (Waterloo) are available from Sunningdale and the M3 can be accessed at J3 leading to the M25, M4, Heathrow Airport and central London. Leisure pursuits in the area include golf at Wentworth, Sunningdale, Swinley Forest and The Berkshire. Racing fixtures are held at Ascot and Windsor, with polo at Smith’s Lawn and the Royal Berkshire Polo Club. Windsor Great Park and Virginia Water Lake offer walking, cycling and riding opportunities. Schools of note in the area include Eton College, Wellington College, St Mary’s, Charters School, Sunningdale School, The Marist Schools, Papplewick, The American Community School, St Georges and St Mary’s in Ascot and Hall Grove. Private jet facilities are available at Farnborough Airport.
Proceed along the A30 westbound, travel over the level crossing in Sunningdale, proceed along the A30, passing along the parade of shops, turn right by the BMW / Rolls Royce garage into Charters Road. Proceed along Charters Road and 200 metres before the end of Charters Road, the entrance gates will be found on the right, opposite Charters school.
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