3225 Windsor Boulevard
3315 Fortnum Place
5 BEDROOMS | 6 FULL AND 1 HALF BATHS | $3,300,000
6 BEDROOMS | 5 FULL AND 2 HALF BATHS | $3,050,000
Set on a prominent corner property where Windsor Boulevard meets Belvedere
Steps from the Town Hall on Windsor’s elegantly tree-lined Fortnum Place and
Square, this magnificently understated home is designed around an expansive
featuring an expansive courtyard tucked behind high garden walls, this home pairs
garden courtyard and a separate pool terrace. These lushly landscaped spaces
the convenience of a central village location with exquisitely private indoor-outdoor
provide a private oasis just steps from the Village Centre, Equestrian Centre and
living.
Town Hall.
Croquet PERFECTION IS PARAMOUNT Croquet, a game that demands patience and precision, has been played at Windsor since the community’s early days, but its origins may go back as far as the 13th century. Thought to have evolved from a French game, croquet was likely introduced to England in the 16th century. The ball and mallet game gained widespread popularity when London sporting goods manufacturer John Jaques began selling complete croquet sets. With the availability of high-quality equipment, croquet flourished and soon became one of the primary social and recreational activities of the British leisure class. To this day, Jaques London remains the foremost manufacturer of croquet equipment. Croquet was introduced to the United States in the early 1870’s. The sport was first taken up by high society in the New York region, but it soon achieved general popularity throughout the country. Lawn tennis was introduced here at about the same time, but from the 1870’s through the 1890’s, croquet enthusiasts far outnumbered the tennis players. Many people are familiar with the informal backyard version of croquet. But it is the competitive version of croquet which is now experiencing a dramatic revival. Today, more than 20 countries play croquet competitively and the number of players has grown is now estimated at more than 8,000. Overlooking the polo field and equipped to championship standards, Members gather at Windsor’s croquet greensward for both social and competitive interaction. Social croquet matches, including Wine & Wickets matches – especially popular with wedding parties – are regularly held throughout the season. Instruction is available for the serious player and in abidance to the sport’s rich heritage, a white attire dress code is observed.
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