clarence cottage, middle hill, englefield green

CLARENCE COTTAGEMiddle Hill | Englefield Green | Surrey | TW20 0LE

Fine & Country Englefield Green

Tel: +44 (0)1784 438 951 [email protected] St Judes Road, Englefield Green, Surrey TW20 0BY

Fine & Country

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ClarenceCLARENCE HOUSEThis beautiful home, which occupies a prime location within the much sought after village of Englefield Green, is thought to date back to around 1780.

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Clarence Cottage is a Grade II Listed detached house, believed to have been built in the late 1780’s as a coach house to the main property, a country house probably owned by a London gent for his country retreat. It is tucked away in a secluded position off the top end of Middle Hill, one of the village’s premier roads. It is approached via a rhododendron fringed shingled driveway that leads to the two properties. The country house is now luxury apartments, and Clarence Cottage has its own off road parking and a detached coach house/garage building which has recently had planning permission passed to create a first floor studio/annexe.

The current owners have lived here for the last 34 years and it has proved to be a much loved family home, where three children have grown up who have now flown the nest. It has been well maintained and refurbished over the years to include beautiful sash windows, many with natural wood reveals and cills, stripped wood doors and a recently re-tiled roof with its own original weather vane! Clarence Cottage is a much loved house that oozes character yet retains a lovely homely feel. overview


The kitchen/dining/family room is housed in the former coach section and has a gas fired Aga, high ceiling and exposed brick walls which still display some of the historic wheel scrapes. In addition there is a good size entrance hall, large sitting room, study, cloakroom and utility room on the ground floor and large landing, four double bedrooms, en suite and family bathrooms on the first floor. Externally, there is a large cobbled courtyard between the house and coach house and a gorgeous walled garden with lawn and fruit trees.

It is situated close to the heart of the highly desirable village of Englefield Green that is located in a prominent position on the edge of Windsor Great Park. Englefield Green has become one of the most sought after locations outside of London and is synonymous with luxury housing. Although in close proximity to the capital, Englefield Green maintains a rural feel with many surrounding parks and open spaces that offer picturesque walks and cycle rides.

The village benefits from excellent transport links to London and the south east with easy access to the M25, M4 and M3. London Heathrow Airport (10 minutes) and London Gatwick Airport (30 minutes) are also within easy reach. Egham train station provides regular service to London Waterloo (35/40 minutes).

Schools around the area include Bishopsgate, Eton College, Wellington College, TASIS and The ACS International School as well as numerous other quality establishments. The area really is blessed with choice in this department.

The local area benefits from many international sporting venues including Guards Polo Club, Ascot Racecourse and Wentworth Golf Club.

Entrance HallWide and tall front door with square paned casement window above, high beamed ceiling, part-panelled walls, spindled dog leg staircase to the first floor, radiator, stripped wood door with brass furniture to: step inside


Sitting RoomHigh ceiling, sash windows and tall casement door onto the rear courtyard garden and two further sash windows to the side. There is a fitted gas wood-burner effect fire on a tiled hearth, various television and speaker points, radiator, part-panelled walls with one being brick-exposed/part-panelled and brass light switches.

StudyCasement sash window to the front and side, radiator, panelled walls, fitted shelving and telephone points.

Kitchen AreaFitted with a range of painted wood fronted cabinets with soft closing doors and drawers with Silestone worktops and splash-backs over and inset double bowl sink unit with mixer tap/filtered drinking water facility. There is a red and black gas fired Aga, integrated side by side refrigerators, dishwasher, and an integrated microwave. The floor is limestone flags and there is a sash window to the rear, painted exposed brick walls and a high beamed ceiling.

Dining AreaPainted exposed brick walls, high ceiling, floorboards, sash window to the side with exposed beam lintel, brass light switches, casement bay window overlooking the cobbled courtyard with boxed in radiator with ornate cover and fitted window seat, further radiator.

Rear Lobby/Utility RoomTiled floor with exposed and rendered brick walls, coat hanging and boot storage space, integrated freezer, work surfaces with inset sink and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer below, Potterton Kingfisher Mf gas central heating/hot water boiler, water softener, door to the front, roof light, stripped wood door with antique hinges and latch.


This beautiful home, which occupies a prime

location within the much sought after village

of Englefield Green, is thought to date back to

around 1780, at which time it was the coach

house of the neighbouring mansion, Clarence

Lodge. The property was beautifully renovated

and updated by the current owners, and has

been a much loved home for them for 34 years.

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“We’ve lived here for a long time,” says Mike, “so over the

years we’ve updated the kitchen and remodelled the bathrooms a

number of times, just to keep it all up to date.”

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“It was its wealth of character that really attracted us in the first place, so we have been careful to preserve it.”


“We brought up our three children here,” continues Marguerite, “and the layout has always worked superbly for us as a family.”


Kitchen /Dining Room10.15 x 2.75

33'4 x 9'0

Utility6.78 x 2.0922'3 x 6'10

Sitting Room7.01 x 4.3023'0 x 14'1

Study2.53 x 2.488'4 x 8'2

Hall4.33 x 2.6814'2 x 8'10

Bedroom3.95 x 2.8913'0 x 9'6

Bedroom4.04 x 2.9013'3 x 9'6

Bedroom4.81 x 3.2315'9 x 10'7

Bedroom3.87 x 2.8712'8 x 9'5

Landing4.09 x 4.1713'5 x 13'8

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Coach House6.53 x 6.0521'5 x 19'10

Garage5.87 x 4.3719'3 x 14'4

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Ground FloorSite Plan(For Illustration use only- not to scale)

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Garden

Approximate Gross Internal Area = 190 sq m / 2045 sq ftGarages = 60 sq m / 646 sq ftTotal = 250 sq m / 2691 sq ft

FLOORPLANZ © 2015 0845 6344080 Ref: 143787 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate.Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

Clarence Cottage, Middle Hill, Englefield Green, TW20 0LE

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 08.04.2015

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Downstairs CloakroomLow level wc corner wash hand basin, frosted window, tiled floor, exposed brick and rendered walls.

LandingSpacious area with spindled balustrade, beamed ceiling, radiator, two sash windows and range of built-in storage cupboards, including an airing cupboard.

Master BedroomTwo casement sash windows, radiator, beamed ceiling, access to large insulated loft space, range of fitted wardrobes, door to further storage area with window and light.

En Suite BathroomWhite suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, vanity unit with marble tops and raised wash hand basin with storage below, heated towel rail, sash window to the side. En suite toilet with low level wc.


Bedroom TwoTwo sash windows, radiator, beamed ceiling, raised cupboard with stripped wood doors.

Bedroom ThreeTwo sash windows, cast iron corner fireplace, radiator, access to loft space, fitted wardrobe/dressing table unit.

Bedroom FourTwo sash windows, radiator, fitted cabin style bed with study unit and storage below.


Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on (01784) 438951.

Family BathroomWhite suite comprising a sunken bath/shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc heated towel rail, tiled walls, small window to the side and natural wood window with frosted etched glass to the rear. Outside CourtyardThis area is laid out in a lovely cobble-stone with raised flower/shrubbery beds to the side, tap, Fig tree, tall brick wall to one side and front with inset wide double gates incorporating a pedestrian gate which leads to the parking area where there is space for three cars and leads to the garage; being an extra large single with electric double doors, light, power and a brick floor.

Coach HouseThis large space has one set of double doors and a set of sliding doors from the courtyard. There is light and power and an inspection pit and a tall pitched slate tiled roof. There is planning permission to raise the roof and convert the upper floor above the coach house and adjoining garage into an annexe with its own entrance.

Rear CourtyardLaid mainly in a mellow yellow brick with inset flower and shrubbery beds and enclosed by fences and brick walls.

Main GardenThis good size walled garden is laid to lawn, with flower and shrubbery beds and several fruit trees.


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CottageCLARENCE COTTAGE“We have adored living here,” says Marguerite, “and we’ll both be very sad to leave. It’s a house that is full of character and one that has real warmth to it. It’s been a lovely family home.”


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