A unique and iconic modern 7 bedroom country estate property to rent in Surrey, just 30 minutes west of Central London. Origins are believed to date back to 18th Century and has been home allegedly to many celebrities, including aristocracy, rock stars and well-known entrepreneurs.
Set within circa 8 acres of award-winning and historical grounds and offering accommodation of just under 12,000 sq ft, the estate comprises two substantial yet contrasting buildings. The main accommodation is within the modernist masterpiece by renowned architect Sir Raymond McGrath, this is a famous English landmark, awarded a 'building of great national importance' status (Grade II*). The second building has previously been converted into an impressive music studio with expansive office accommodation and entertainment rooms. Both properties can be independently accessed, but are within 50 ft of each other.
Accommodation within 'The Round House' is set over 3 floors and briefly comprises; entrance hall, spectacular circular living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, library, utility room, store and cloakrooms. A sweeping staircase leads to the first floor with the truly impressive master suite with balcony, dressing room and bathroom. There are 3 further bedrooms and 2 further bathrooms on this floor. The stairs then lead to the second floor with 2 bedrooms, a shared bathroom and 2 terraces with views.
The Coach House is set up as a creative working and living space, with the additional benefits of 2 studies, a large library/board room, double height reception space, a kitchen, a small flat and a large games room.
The beautifully landscaped grounds extending to over 8 acres feature extensive lawns, an orchard, a small lake and lily pond and many ornamental trees. There is ample driveway parking and a triple garage.
Total approximate internal floor area: The Round House 6,440 sq ft (598 sq m), The Coach House 4,629 sq ft (430 sq m). Flexibly furnished.
EPC exempt.
St Ann's Hill Road is a desirable, quiet and secluded road on top of St Anns Hill which itself is largely a nature reserve surrounded by lakes. It is located in the picturesque borough of Runnymede in Surrey (where Magna Carta was signed) on the River Thames, just 12 miles south west of central London. Transport links are excellent with the M25 easily accessible, leading easily to the M3 and M4. Heathrow airport Terminal 5 can be reached in just ten minutes with access to Heathrow Express which takes a mere 20 minutes to Central London, (or Piccadilly Tube line which takes longer). There is also the smaller Fairoaks airport even closer for private planes. Nearby train stations are Virginia Water, Chertsey (walking distance) and Staines. all with direct services to London Waterloo. The nearby towns of Virginia Water, Thorpe, Ascot, Egham, Chertsey and Windsor offer a broad range of shopping and dining opportunities and the area is particularly renowned for its private schools (Eton College, Salesian, Sir William Perkins, TASIS, Papplewick, Sunningdale and St John's Beaumont) and sporting opportunities (horse racing at Ascot, boating on the Thames and golf at Wentworth).