Devenish Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5

An exceptional development opportunity with planning consent for a new 29,418 sq ft country house set in about 18 acres.

Description

Hidden behind private gates, this secluded plot features lush, wooded borders flanking expansive open pastures. Access is via a grand driveway that meanders through ancient woods planted with 200 year old giant sequoia trees.

The planning consent (23/01728/FULL) provides for the demolition of the existing buildings to be replaced with a new 2,733 sq m (29,418 sq ft) country house.

The new consented manor house has been designed by architects Mixity Studios and is inspired by the classic English country house. The design blends classical styling with contemporary layouts for family living and entertaining. Conceived as a home set in the English garden, the interiors are seamlessly integrated with outdoor landscaped terraces, expanding living spaces and views to embrace the openness of indoor/outdoor living within the private estate.

The consented scheme, which took three years to procure, is truly iconic and presents an exceptional opportunity to create one of the most distinctive country estates in the UK.

Overview of approved planning permission:
- 10 Ensuite Bedrooms
- 8 Reception Rooms
- Extensive Staff Accommodation and Guest Suites
- Luxury Spa
- Gym
- 12m Indoor Pool
- Wine Cellar
- Indoor Garage For 9 Cars
- Stalls For 4 Horses
- Equestrian Staff Facilities
- Riding Paddocks
- Tennis Court
- 12m x 6m Outdoor Heated Pool
- 4m Ceilings Throughout Ground Floor

Location

Fauns Farm is located in between Sunningdale and Ascot in one of the UK’s most exclusive areas and one which attracts high net worth buyers from all over the globe. The locality is rural and leafy yet perfectly positioned for easy access to London and the motorway network. The surrounding towns and villages are well known for their boutiques, excellent local shopping, brasseries, cafes and traditional country public houses.

The area also boasts some of the finest restaurants with Coworth Park in Ascot, The Wentworth Club, Pennyhill Park at Bagshot as well as the Michelin starred The Waterside Inn and The Fat Duck restaurants in Bray. There are few places as well located to enjoy some of the country’s best known social events; highlights of the local calendar include Royal Ascot, the annual PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club and the Cartier International Polo at Smith’s Lawn.

A wealth of exceptional leisure amenities lie close at hand: Wentworth, Sunningdale, Swinley Forest, Windlesham and The Berkshire golf clubs; polo at Coworth Park, the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club and Guards Polo Club; horse racing at Ascot and Windsor; boating on the River Thames at Windsor and Henley. The picturesque Virginia Water Lake and The Savill Garden are both within easy reach, with horse riding at Chobham and Horsell Commons and in Windsor Great Park.

Schooling is excellent with a wide choice of renowned schools including Eton College, Wellington College, Lambrook, Papplewick, St George’s and St Mary’s Ascot. International options include TASIS and The ACS Egham International School.

Travel services and connections are superb. By road, Central London is about 27 miles away and is easily reached via the M3 and the M4. Heathrow Airport (T5) is about 10.5 miles away, while private jet facilities are available at Farnborough Airport about 13 miles away. Rail services from Sunningdale station into London Waterloo are from 51 minutes.

Square Footage: 29,418 sq ft


Acreage: 18.34 Acres