Forest Close, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8DW | Property for sale | Savills
1,367 sq ft(127 sq m)
Guide price £550,000

Forest CloseAscot, Berkshire, SL5 8DW


    Key features

    • Charming home in a courtyard setting
    • Drawing/dining room
    • Three good side bedrooms
    • Access to Swinley Forest and Englemere Pond
    • Detached garage

    A charming terraced home within a courtyard style setting in Ascot.

    About this property

    • Forest Close has a unique royal heritage, having originally been built for Queen Elizabeth II to accommodate royal stable staff during the prestigious Royal Ascot race meetings. Developed in the mid 20th century, the setting enjoys direct access to both Swinley Forest and Englemere Pond, offering wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation and countryside walks.

      Number 3 Forest Close is a charming terraced home positioned within an attractive courtyard style development. Requiring modernisation the property presents an exciting opportunity for buyers to create a bespoke home in a highly desirable location.

      The ground floor comprises an entrance hall leading through to the spacious drawing room, featuring a picture window overlooking the rear garden. The drawing room flows seamlessly into the dining room where sliding doors provide direct access to the garden, creating an ideal space for entertaining. Completing the ground floor is a kitchen and a shower room.

      To the first floor are three well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, providing excellent accommodation for family living.

      Outside, the property is approached via an attractive courtyard setting with a sweeping driveway leading around the left hand side of the development to the detached garages at the rear.

      The enclosed rear garden is laid to lawn with mature planted borders, offering space for relaxation and entertaining.

      Further features include two garden storage rooms and a gated access to the detached garage from the rear of the property.

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    A unique and popular development with royal heritage. 3 Forest Close is a fantastic opportunity for it's next owner.

    Frazer ChownProperty agent

    Local information

    • Forest Close is ideally situated for Ascot high street 1.1 miles with a range of shops, restaurants, pubs and coffee shops.
    • Rail links to London (Waterloo) and Reading can be found at Martins Heron station 1.3 miles and Ascot station 1.6 miles.
    • By road, Ascot is convenient for Bracknell 2.5 miles, Sunningdale 4.3 miles, Windsor 7.1 miles, reding 13.2 miles, Camberley 7.7 miles, M3 (junction 3) 4.7 miles, M25 (junction 13) 11.9 miles and Heathrow Airport approximately 14.3 miles. All distances are approximate.
    • There are a number of renowned schools in the area including Papplewick, LVS, Hall Grove, The Marist schools, St George's and St Mary's Ascot. Eton and Wellington colleges are accessible, as are the international options of TASIS and ACS Egham.
    • There are numerous well known events locally including 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 include golf at Lavender Park, 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 and horse racing at Ascot and Windsor.
    • The picturesque Virginia Water Lake and Savill Gardens are both accessible, with horse riding, walking and cycling at Chobham Common and Windsor Great Park.
    • Health clubs in the area include Coworth Park, Pennyhill Park Health Club & Spa, Wentworth Club and the MacDonald Berystede.
    • Theatres and cinemas in the area include Cineworld Bracknell, Vue Cinema Camberely, New Victoria Theatre Woking, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, Camberley Theatre and Theatre Royal Windsor.

    Additional information

    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Local Authority: Bracknell Forest
    • Council Tax Banding: E
    • Services: The property has mains electricity, gas, water and drainage services.
    • Service Charge: £960.00 per annum.
    • Fixtures and Fittings: All items of fixtures and fittings, including carpets, curtains/blinds, light fittings and kitchen equipment are specifically excluded unless mentioned.
    • Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.
    • Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills.
    • EPC Rating: D
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: E