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25 April 2002
Since horseracing originated in the first millennium B.C., the 'sport of kings' has continued to be a popular event, with 5.1 million people attending race meetings in 2000. A survey undertaken by the Racecourse Association in 1997 revealed that it is becoming increasingly popular amongst women, who nowadays make up 40% of race goers. Recognising this trend, Countryside Properties has developed a number of its most desirable properties near some of the most famous racecourses in England.
Providing the ideal homes for racing enthusiasts, the developments include Kingswood Chase, which is just a few minutes walk from Ascot Racecourse in Royal Berkshire, Sandown House, built opposite Sandown Racecourse in Esher, Surrey and Wellington Place, located close to Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire.
Today, Ascot stages 25 days of the highest quality flat and National Hunt racing events, after being founded by Queen Anne in 1711. Ideal for purchasers wishing to enjoy the Ascot Festival of Racing in September and other events throughout the year, including the famous Queen Elizabeth II stakes, Kingswood Chase offers homes that are luxurious and very spacious.
With views of the racecourse where the Whitbread Gold Cup has been held since 1875, Sandown House in Esher offers purchasers the opportunity to live in an 18th Century listed villa.
The superbly appointed, five and six bedroom homes are built over three storeys and are set in a private, gated development with video links from each home. The homes have varying features such as a self-contained au-pair's suite (some of which even come with their own kitchenette), a games room and a gymnasium. Each home has a large entrance hall with galleried oak staircase, numerous reception rooms and handcrafted kitchens. The master bedroom suites have both an en-suite bathroom and separate dressing room. All of the homes feature 'OnQ' home cabling systems which can be used for video and telecoms throughout the property.
There are just 4 homes remaining at Kingswood Chase with prices between £2.4 million and £3 million. For further information telephone 01344 872 979 or email kingswoodchase@cpplc.com. The website for Kingswood Chase is at: www.kingswoodchase.co.uk.
With views of the racecourse where the Whitbread Gold Cup has been held since 1875, Sandown House in Esher offers purchasers the opportunity to live in an 18th Century listed villa. In a joint venture project with Latchmere Properties, Countryside has renovated the impressive country house into 15 apartments and added a sympathetically designed wing that will house eight new apartments. Many of the luxurious apartments are set over two levels, some having balconies and terraces. The Penthouse apartment will even have its own private lift.
Security has also been carefully considered to ensure residents' peace of mind. 'State of the art' security systems have been installed and much of the ample parking is underground with controlled access. Sandown House is set in splendid grounds that have been landscaped to include a charming sunken garden with attractive planting.
The first apartments have recently been released for sale with prices from £495,000 to over £1.3 million for a penthouse. For further information or to register your interest, please telephone Hamptons International on 01372 469 279 or visit either www.countryside-properties.com or www.latchmere-properties.co.uk.
One of the main attractions to Wellington Place in Cheltenham has been the nearby racecourse that hosts the Gold Cup race and the annual Cheltenham Festival. Here, Countryside recreated a landmark building in the centre of the town when they restored Priory Parade to its former Regency splendour. Wellington Place now contains 32 luxurious one, two and three bedroom apartments, which are surrounded by communal landscaped gardens, incorporating seating areas, water features and statuary. Secure underground car parking is provided for residents, with an express lift serving apartments on each floor.
However, only two homes remain. Both of which are stunning three-bedroom, split-level penthouses, illustrating the very best of luxury living. Each has 12ft. glass windows, spiral staircases with steel balustrades and state of the art fixtures and fittings throughout. Features include air conditioning, hardwood oak flooring, built-in white goods, a waste disposal unit and a water purifier. Even the bathrooms are something to look forward to coming home to, with a double-ended whirlpool bath and a system shower cabin with an integral radio and light, that provides a power shower, hydromassage, Turkish bath and hot air bath. A private roof terrace offers extensive views across historic Cheltenham.
Prices for the remaining penthouses start at £325,000. For sales enquiries telephone 01454 202208 or email sw@cpplc.com. Countryside's website address is: www.countryside-properties.com.
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Information correct as at 25/04/2002