Hanover Private are real estate specialists in super prime property sales and lettings on the Wentworth Estate at Virginia Water and the surrounding areas of Englefield Green, Windlesham, Sunningdale, Ascot, Bagshot and Chobham.
The tranquil and exclusive Wentworth Estate is probably the best country address within close proximity to London. Favoured by some of the world’s most influential families as a place to relax and unwind, Wentworth is located 23 miles from central London and 13 miles from London Heathrow Airport. The Wentworth Estate is split into two areas: the ‘main island’ which is home to the club house, tennis courts, swimming pools and health club, and four golf courses including the world famous PGA championship West Course. The main island of Wentworth has a number of luxurious houses and mansion set in plots from roughly 1 to 13 acres in size. The second area of Wentworth is closer to the centre of the local village of Virginia Water, where family homes sit of plots which range in size from 0.5 - 13 acres.
Virginia Water and the Wentworth Estate are situated to the south of Windsor Great Park, with its open spaces and is home to the notable lakes and green spaces of Savill Gardens. Windsor Great Park extends for over 5,000 acres all the way to Windsor Castle, one of the favoured homes of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
With a prestigious reputation, an international community and a wide range of luxury properties, the exclusive village of Virginia Water in Surrey has been a coveted pocket of South-East England since it was developed by W G Tarrant in the 1920s. Built on the site of Wentworth Estate House, now home to the Wentworth Club, the Estate comprises of just 1750 acres of land, much of which is privately owned or protected by green belt laws to prevent overcrowding.Originally intended as a collection of exclusive weekend cottages, Wentworth is particularly popular with city-dwellers looking for a second home, or for families seeking an easy daily commute into London or across Europe. Commuting to London is very convenient from here, as is foreign travel with Heathrow Airport and Fairoaks Private Airport both less than seven miles away. The seclusion and privacy afforded by the area’s location has led to a strong royal presence, with present and previous residents including the Sultan of Brunei and Sarah, Duchess of York.
Architecture in Wentworth
The majority of luxury properties in Wentworth are built in a classical style of Neo-Georgian or Neo-Classical, with symetrical features surrounding stone pillars with imposing pediments. The older ‘Tarrent’ houses are build in the Arts and Crafts style which have dormer windows and tall chimneys. There are some Huf Haus and modern houses with a limited number of Art Deco houses remaining.
What makes Wentworth so special?
Owning a home on Wentworth offers you the best of both worlds - a safe and secure leafy environment for family life, with easy access to central London and the rest of the world via Heathrow Airport, or Farnborough for those who travel by private jet. Wentworth is a private estate and this leafy, green village of Virginia Water is guaranteed to remain this way, due to a green belt, trust-controlled woods, property regulations and a local estate committee which protects the interests of the community.
Schools near Wentworth
Wentworth is fortunate to be close to a number of excellent schools. Papplewick School in Ascot and Howarth Park School in Cobham are both outstanding Junior Schools, as is Bishopsgate School in Englefield Green.
Sunningdale,St. Mary’s, Hurst Lodge, St. George’s, St. John’s, Beaumount, TASIS and ACS Egham.
Many of the UK’s finest public schools are a short distance away, including Eton College for boys, Heathfield School for girls, and Wellington College, Charterhouse School and Epsom College as co-educational options. All offer both boarding and day education.
Things to do in Wentworth
Despite its small size, Wentworth is well equipped with attractions and amenities. The historic Wentworth Club is the heart of the estate and offers a spa, tennis club, swimming pool, sports facilities, various restaurants and regular black tie events, along with an internationally renowned golf course.
Sporting activities are in abundance throughout the year, the most famous of which is the race meeting at Royal Ascot in June. In addition to Wentworth other golf courses include Queenwood, Sunningdale, the Berkshire and Foxhills. World class polo is available at the Guards Polo Club, Smiths Lawn,Windsor Great Park and the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, as well as Coworth Park. For those perfect just to ride out, it is possible by license to ride in Windsor Great Park. Rowing is available from various spots along the River Thames as well as at Dorney Lake.
Fine dining can be enjoyed in a number of bistros, brasseries and fine restaurants, with the Waterside Inn and the Fat Duck at Bray, Wentworth Golf Club, and the five star Coworth Park Hotel which forms part of the Dorchester Collection.
Shopping in Wentworth
Located only 23 miles from the centre of London where some of the world’s best shops are found, local shops work hard to stand out from the crowd to keep local custom. For everyday essentials and groceries Waitrose is at Sunningdale.
The nearby towns of Ascot and Windsor also provide a range of shops selling menswear and womenswear (including a dedicated top hat shop to help prepare visitors to Royal Ascot), while neighbouring village Virginia Water has a small pharmacy and two local convenience stores.
Local services and authorities
For information on some of the world’s finest properties to buy, let or rent in Wentworth please contact Alex Newall at Hanover Private at 7 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0BD or call T: +44 (0)20 3405 5324
As specialists in prime property in Wentworth, we are able to find the right buyers for your property. As an independent agency, we take care of every small detail to ensure a personal and extremely high level of service. Contact us for a property valuation on +44 (0)20 3405 5324 or email us email us at: an@hanover-private.com
