Kings Road, Windsor, Berkshire

A fine period townhouse, set in one of Windsor’s most sought-after positions, backing onto and overlooking the famous Long Walk between Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park. The house is part of a Grade II listed terrace dating from around 1800, and retains much of its original character such as sash windows and high ceilings, alongside elegant modern fittings.

Approached via the reception hall is the sitting room, with its open fireplace and sash window to the front. At the rear, the extended kitchen/breakfast room features a wall of original external brickwork, a skylight overhead, and bi-fold doors opening onto the rear garden and affording a view over the Long Walk. The kitchen itself is fitted with shaker-style units, a central island with an integral breakfast bar, and integrated appliances; there is also a useful larder for kitchen storage. A cloakroom completes the accommodation on the ground floor.

There are three bedrooms arranged across the first and second floors. The principal bedroom, with extensive built-in wardrobe cupboards, is located on the first floor, along with the spacious family bathroom with its bathtub and separate walk-in shower. Two additional, well-presented double bedrooms are located on the second floor.

At the front of the property, a low-maintenance garden is accessed by a pedestrian gate set within a low brick retaining wall. At the rear, the bi-fold doors from the kitchen open onto an area of decking which is ideal an ideal spot for al fresco dining and relaxation whilst enjoying the outlook over the Long Walk; a pedestrian gate provides private access to an enclosed communal lawned area adjacent to the Long Walk.

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

The historic market town of Windsor is one of the UK’s most prestigious locations, and the property’s proximity to Windsor’s two railway stations is key, for those wishing to commute. The many attractions include Windsor Castle, the official residence of the Her Majesty the Queen, pretty streets, beautiful parks and proximity to London (29 minutes to London Paddington from Windsor & Eton Central). Windsor offers a fine variety of high street and independent shopping options, while some of the country’s finest restaurants are within easy reach.

Leisure facilities are superb and in abundance, with world-famous golf courses on Windsor’s doorstep; horse racing at Windsor and nearby Ascot; walking, cycling and horse riding in the spectacular Windsor Great Park; and the river Thames for boating and rowing.

Windsor is also fortunate to be in close proximity to some of the country’s finest schools including St. George’s and Upton House in Windsor, St. George’s, Papplewick, Heathfield and St. Mary’s in Ascot, Lambrook in Winkfield, and St. John’s Beaumont in Old Windsor.