luxury villa with pool for sale Farnham, United Kingdom

Lavender Cottage is a striking detached family residence, built in 2001 with handsome red brick elevations beneath a traditional clay-tiled roof. Extending to almost 5,100 sq ft, the accommodation is thoughtfully arranged across three floors and presented to an exceptional standard throughout.The drawing room is a wonderfully light, double-aspect space featuring an elegant stone fireplace and a square bay window with French doors opening directly onto the garden terrace. The kitchen is superbly designed, fitted with bespoke shaker-style cabinetry in Farrow & Ball tones and centred around a generous island with breakfast bar. High-quality integrated appliances include a Falcon range cooker with Miele extractor, twin dishwashers, and a microwave. This impressive kitchen flows seamlessly into a sitting and dining area, perfectly positioned to enjoy views across the landscaped garden and swimming pool. Completing the versatile ground floor are a family room and study, both benefitting from square bay windows overlooking the front garden and far-reaching vistas.On the first floor, the principal suite offers a luxurious en suite bathroom with Bette Starlet bath, walk-in shower and a separate dressing room. A guest suite with en suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe provides excellent accommodation, while two further bedrooms with fitted wardrobes share a stylish family bathroom. The second floor comprises two additional bedrooms, one with built-in storage.Approached via electric gates with security entry, the property is set back from the lane and enjoys a sweeping paviour driveway leading to ample parking and a detached double garage. Above the garage lies ancillary accommodation, including a ground floor kitchen/utility and stairs rising to a sitting area, bedroom, and en suite shower room—ideal for guests or extended family.The front garden is attractively landscaped with mature shrubs and hedging, while a paved pathway bordered by colourful planting guides you to the front door. To the rear, a sun-drenched terrace with covered seating area is accessed from both the kitchen and sitting room, creating a superb setting for outdoor dining. Raised beds filled with perennials and shrubs frame the terrace, adding seasonal interest.The grounds include a heated outdoor swimming pool and expansive lawns bordered by mature trees and high hedging, ensuring privacy and seclusion. A charming detached brick-built outbuilding sits at the far end of the garden, currently used as a summer house and gym.Enjoying a prime position at the end of a private lane in the highly desirable village of Shiplake, South Oxfordshire. The property benefits from open views across neighbouring fields, yet is just 0.3 miles from Shiplake Station, placing it at the very heart of a vibrant community. The village offers excellent amenities including a local shop and post office, butcher, bus stop, and the renowned Baskerville Arms pub and restaurant. For a wider choice of shopping, dining, and leisure facilities, the riverside town of Henley-on-Thames and the larger centre of Reading are both within easy reach.Education in the area is well catered for, with a strong selection of schools such as Rupert House, The Oratory, Reading Bluecoat, Shiplake College, and Queen Anne’s School for girls in Caversham. Transport links are a particular strength. Shiplake Station lies on the Henley Branch Line, with fast morning services to London Paddington in just 40 minutes and regular trains every half hour throughout the day — journey times are consistently under 50 minutes. The Elizabeth Line via Reading provides direct access into the City, while the M4 (J8/9) is within easy reach, connecting to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport, and the West Country. A local bus stop is conveniently located at the end of the path across the field, just a three‑minute walk, offering regular services to Henley and Reading. In addition, a dedicated school bus stop is within walking distance, serving both local independent and state schools.Recreational opportunities abound, with several distinguished golf courses nearby including Badgemore Park, Huntercombe, and Henley Golf Club. The surrounding countryside offers extensive walking and riding routes, while the River Thames provides superb facilities for boating and water pursuits.Quote Reference: 700408

Harwood Mount is a bright, beautifully presented home offering exceptional space both inside and out. The house enjoys an elevated position behind a generous driveway, with far‑reaching views across its own land, mature gardens and paddocks, and the surrounding countryside. On clear days, the vista stretches all the way to Windsor Castle.Over the years the house has evolved through a series of thoughtful extensions and the addition of several outbuildings, creating superb flexibility and further scope for future adaptation. In total, the main house provides almost 4,000 sq ft of accommodation, complemented by a detached, fully self‑contained cottage, a separate gym and extensive garaging with a first‑floor room currently used as a playroom, equally suited to a home office or studio totally over 7000sqft.Inside, the interiors are tastefully finished and modern, with ample opportunity for a new owner to personalise. Space is a defining feature: a choice of reception rooms makes entertaining effortless, whether on a large scale or more informally. The welcoming reception hall sits at the heart of the home, adjoining a practical boot room and cloakroom. The main reception room is wonderfully generous, filled with natural light from its south and west‑facing windows and anchored by a wood‑burning stove for the cooler months. Further living space includes a formal dining room and an open‑plan kitchen/breakfast room with space for relaxed family dining, flowing into a spacious family room. A utility room and study complete the ground floor. Serving the outdoor pool, a dedicated plant room incorporates a changing area, shower and WC.Upstairs, the principal bedroom is notably large and features an en suite with both corner bath and shower. A second en suite bedroom provides ideal guest accommodation, while three additional bedrooms share a well‑appointed family bath/shower room.OutsideSet within approximately 4 acres, Harwood Mount is perfectly suited to those seeking generous outdoor space in a semi‑rural setting. Approached via high electric gates on Spring Lane, a sweeping driveway leads up to the house and a substantial parking area. The impressive garage building sits at a right angle to the house, offering multiple parking bays, a workshop and a versatile first‑floor room. Additional outbuildings include a log store and a gym.For equestrian buyers, the facilities are excellent. A paddock of about 3 acres is enclosed by a ring fence with a track around the perimeter, ideal for exercise or winter turnout. The outriding is superb, with access to trails across the commons and through nearby woodland. The field is bordered by mature trees providing natural shelter, and the stable block includes a tack room and forage store.The gardens are beautifully established, with ponds, mature shrubs and trees framing the lawns. Two distinct entertaining areas offer superb options for outdoor living: to the west, the swimming pool is set within a broad paved terrace with a covered, elevated deck perfect for evening dining; on the opposite side of the house, a further substantial terrace provides an alternative setting for alfresco gatherings.SituationIn a wonderfully secluded yet well-connected setting, the home is set along a quiet lane in the south of Cookham Dean. The open green spaces of the National Trust-managed Cookham Commons can be found to the west, connecting to Bisham Woods, nature reserves and a wide network of footpaths and bridleways. The surrounding Chilterns countryside is spectacular.Within Cookham Dean there are pubs, a popular primary school and a village hall, with a thriving local community. More extensive amenities can be found in Cookham itself, some 2.3 miles to the east, including restaurants, takeaways, cafes, a gym and day-to-day stores and services. Cookham station is 1.8 miles with services to London Paddington in about an hour via Maidenhead, now enhanced by the Elizabeth line. For commuting by road, the M40 (J4 at Handy Cross) and M4 (J8/9 at Maidenhead) are easily accessible.Just a short drive brings you to the prestigious riverside town of Marlow, renowned for its vibrant selection of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants—among them The Ivy Marlow Garden and Tom Kerridge’s Michelin-starred The Hand & Flowers on West Street. The area is also home to excellent schools, including Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School, Herries Prep and Great Marlow School.Local leisure opportunities abound, with golf at Winter Hill, rowing at Marlow and Cookham rowing clubs, and miles of scenic trails for walking, riding, and cycling. Marlow also offers a full range of sports clubs including rugby, football, tennis, hockey, cricket, and bowls.Quote Reference: 809251

Set behind electric security gates with extensive parking, this impressive family home offers excellent leisure facilities including a heated outdoor swimming pool and separate games room.Arranged over three floors, the property provides bright and well balanced accommodation. A grand entrance hall leads to a bespoke kitchen/family room and a selection of generous reception spaces, ideal for both family living and entertaining. Air conditioning is installed within the principal living areas.The upper floors comprise six bedrooms and four bathrooms, providing flexible accommodation for families and guests. Outside, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and centred around the heated swimming pool. A substantial outbuilding, currently used as a games room, could also serve as a gym, studio or home office.Salmon Street is one of the area's most sought-after residential addresses, offering a rare balance of privacy and convenience. Fryent Country Park is moments away, while Wembley Park Station (Jubilee and Metropolitan Lines) provides excellent access to Central London.Quote Reference: 773157

Set behind electric gates on Dennis Lane, this remarkable house was constructed within the last 12 years and offers a rare combination of scale, privacy and architectural presence, together with beautifully arranged family accommodation in one of North West London’s most sought after residential settings. The house is approached via a broad carriage driveway and presents an elegant white rendered façade, set well back from the road. A glazed bridge spanning a full width water feature creates a striking sense of arrival and introduces the contemporary design that continues throughout the property.The internal layout is both impressive and highly practical, arranged around a dramatic double height reception hall with twin staircases and a galleried landing, framing views through to the rear gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room is a standout feature of the house, designed by Marazzi and fitted with Gaggenau appliances, Corian work surfaces and bespoke curved cabinetry, with generous informal dining space at its centre. This opens naturally into the formal dining room and onwards to the principal reception room, an exceptional entertaining space with double height glazing and far reaching views across the gardens. Further ground floor accommodation includes an additional reception/family room, a substantial games room, two home offices, a guest cloakroom, a utility room and an integral double garage. At the lower ground level, there is a fully fitted cinema room, providing excellent secondary leisure and entertaining space. A feature passenger lift serves all floors. The principal bedroom suite enjoys a particularly attractive position overlooking the rear garden and comprises a generous bedroom, dressing room, en suite bathroom and private balcony. Two further bedroom suites each have dressing accommodation and en suite bathrooms, while three additional bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. A seventh bedroom is arranged as a self-contained studio suite with its own side staircase, kitchenette and bathroom, providing excellent flexibility for staff, a nanny, guest accommodation or multigenerational living. The upper floor is dedicated to wellness and leisure, centred around a large gym with excellent natural light and direct access to a private lawned roof garden. The rear gardens are a notable feature of the property, extending to over half an acre and backing directly onto Stanmore Country Park. Mature planting provides a high degree of privacy, while a heated outdoor swimming pool and a series of terraces create excellent spaces for both family use and entertaining. To the front, the gated forecourt provides extensive parking in addition to the integral double garage.Communications are excellent. Stanmore Underground station (Jubilee line) is approximately 0.5 miles away, providing direct access to the West End and the City, while the A41, M1 and M25 are all within easy reachQuote Reference: 750806Entrance Hall

Set around a striking double height reception hall, the ground floor offers exceptional and flexible living space. There are four reception rooms, anchored by a spectacular family super room incorporating dining and living areas, alongside a bespoke Mark Wilkinson kitchen/breakfast room with direct access to the terrace and garden. Pocket doors lead to an elegant sitting room, while a large home office enjoys a front-facing aspect. To the far side of the house is an additional family room, a discreetly hidden gym, and excellent ancillary space.The beautifully landscaped rear garden is a standout feature, offering complete seclusion with mature trees, manicured lawns and vibrant planting. Generous terracing provides the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining and includes a Hydropool swim spa, children’s play area and a climbing wall.The principal bedroom suite is an impressive two storey retreat, featuring a double-height bedroom with full-height sliding glass doors and a Juliette balcony overlooking the garden. This level also includes a dressing room and a luxurious bathroom, while a striking wooden spiral staircase leads to a further dressing room and bathroom above.In total, the house offers six generously sized double bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms. The first floor provides three additional bedroom suites and a spacious seating area with full-height windows enjoying views over the gardens. The second floor features two further bedroom suites and a large central games or playroom. Externally, Tigertail benefits from extensive private parking via a resin-bonded carriage driveway.Ideally located, the property is within easy reach of the amenities of Bushey Heath. The transport links are excellent, the M1, M25 and A41 are all close by, while Bushey mainline station provides fast services to London Euston in approximately 20 minutes. The area is well served by leisure facilities, including Hartsbourne Golf & Country Club, The Grove and David Lloyd and Village fitness centres. Several highly regarded private and state schools are also nearby, including Haberdashers, North London Collegiate and St Margaret’s.