New Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5

With white painted elevations and decorative fascia, 137 New Road is an appealing home which offers the perfect blend of character and contemporary styling, with light, airy rooms and an open ambience ideally suited to modern lifestyles. A generous reception hall affords glimpses of the galleried landings above and the stone-tiled flooring extends into the adjoining kitchen/dining area, filled with natural light courtesy of a vaulted beamed ceiling, skylight windows, a wall of windows and bi-folding doors which provide a seamless transition from the inside to the outside environment. The kitchen features an exposed brick wall and an island unit with breakfast bar setting, and is fitted with sleek cabinetry, topped with stone work surfaces. Ancillary space is provided by an adjoining utility room which offers additional storage. A separate sitting room provides a calming space for relaxation, with a bay window alcove and feature fireplace.

The roomy landing on the first floor gives access to three bedrooms, a modern shower room and a stylishly appointed bathroom. A further stairway rises to the second level where the principal room enjoys a quiet retreat at the top of the house with an adjacent shower room. Supplemental flexible-use space is offered in the charming, timber-clad summerhouse housing a studio/gym and storage space, tucked towards the end of the rear garden.

New Road is conveniently positioned for the bustling Ascot High Street with its selection of shops catering for day-to-day needs, cafes and restaurants, whilst the towns of Windsor, Camberley, Guildford and Reading offer more extensive shopping and leisure amenities. For the commuter, Ascot train station provides services to London (Waterloo) and the property is within easy reach of the M3, M25 & M4 motorways, which in turn provide access to the national motorway network, London, and Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.

The area is a golfer's paradise with many prestigious golf clubs close at hand, including Wentworth, Sunningdale, Swinley Forest and The Berkshire. Equestrian interests are catered for with horse racing at the Ascot and Windsor, horse riding in Windsor Great Park and on Chobham Common, and numerous riding schools and stables in the area.

Attractions for all the family include Windsor Castle and Legoland, and pleasant walks may be enjoyed at Virginia Water Lake, Savill Garden and in the surrounding countryside. Excellent spa facilities are available at Pennyhill Park, Coworth Park, Wentworth, Foxhills and Berystede.

Educational opportunities in the area are excellent with numerous schools, both in the state and independent sectors, including the highly regarded Licensed Victualler's School, just 1.4 miles away, Lambrook School (2.2 miles)and Charters School (3.9 miles).

A low-level brick wall and mature shrubs front the roadway, with vehicular access onto a gravelled driveway and parking area at the front of the property. A timber gate to the side opens onto a gravel pathway which provides a route to the secluded rear garden. Various attractive trees make an eye-catching statement, whilst the neatly edged borders frame an area of lawn and are filled with a variety of floral and scented shrubs and perennial plants. The abundant and aesthetically pleasing specimen trees and shrubbery create a secluded outdoor haven with a paved terrace adjoining the rear of the house offering opportunities for dining and seating. A second terrace is situated at the far margin alongside the summerhouse providing an additional setting in which to relax.