Description
LOXWOOD HOUSE
2 Ashwood Place, Sunning Avenue, Sunningdale, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 9ND For Sale by Auction — Wednesday 28th October 2026 at Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1Guide Price: £2,500,000 to £3,000,000
Freehold | Vacant Possession | No Onward ChainA private gated residence in one of England's most prestigious addresses
Loxwood House is a six-bedroom country residence of approximately 4,919 sq. ft, built by the acclaimed Octagon Developments. It stands in more than an acre of mature, south-facing grounds, behind private electric gates, in an exclusive enclave of just four homes off Sunning Avenue. Sunning Avenue is one of Sunningdale's most sought-after roads.The house is presented in perfect, move-in condition.
It offers the rare combination that international and ultra-high-net-worth buyers look for in the Royal Berkshire market: complete privacy and security, generous family and entertaining space, and a setting within minutes of Wentworth, Sunningdale Golf Club, Royal Ascot and Windsor Great Park. Central London and Heathrow are within easy reach. Palace Auctions sells under an unconditional auction contract. For a buyer, that means certainty. Contracts exchange on the fall of the hammer, and there are no gazumping, chain delays or protracted negotiations. The buyer can secure one of the finest family houses in the Sunningdale and Ascot corridor, with a completion date fixed from the outset.Key Features
- Six bedrooms, including a principal suite with dressing area and luxurious en suite
- Four elegant reception rooms, plus study and playroom/media room
- Open-plan kitchen, breakfast and family room opening to the south terrace
- Underfloor heating to the ground and first floors
- High ceilings and full-length sash windows throughout the principal rooms
- Over one acre of mature, south-facing gardens with private woodland
- Full-length cricket nets.
- Children's astro-turf football pitch
- Double garage, currently
- Extensive driveway parking
- One of only four homes behind secure electric Palace Style gates
- Built by renowned developer Octagon; presented in perfect condition throughout
- Within the Charters School catchment and close to leading prep and independent schools
- Approximately 0.8 miles from Sunningdale station and 10 miles from Heathrow
- Freehold, with no onward chain
The Setting
Ashwood Place is a small, private gated development of four individually designed houses. It is reached from Sunning Avenue, a quiet, tree-lined road that has long been one of the most desirable residential addresses in Sunningdale. The electric gates, controlled access and wooded surroundings give a high level of privacy and security. That matters to families, principals and international owners who may divide their time between several residences. A block-paved driveway leads to the house. It provides parking for several vehicles, access to the integral double garage, and a side approach to the gardens.The Residence
Ground Floor A generous reception hall sets the tone for the house. It is filled with natural light and gives direct access to every principal room. Each principal reception room opens onto the south-facing terrace, so the house and garden work together as one space for entertaining.
The triple-aspect drawing room is the formal centrepiece. It has an elegant feature fireplace and tall sash windows looking over the grounds. It connects to the formal dining room, which is well suited to hosting dinner parties and family occasions. At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan kitchen, breakfast and family room with fully integrated appliances. French doors open onto the terrace, which extends the living space outdoors through the warmer months. A separate playroom or media room also opens to the gardens and offers a relaxed second family space. A study at the front of the house provides a quiet setting for international business and home working. The ground floor is completed by two cloakrooms, built-in storage, and a utility room with a gardener's WC and internal access to the double garage. The garage is currently fitted out as a private gym.First Floor A wide galleried landing leads to the principal bedroom suite. This private retreat has a dressing area, fitted wardrobes, and an en suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath, twin basins and a separate walk-in shower. A second bedroom has its own en suite, and two further double bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom.
Second Floor The top floor has two further bedrooms, a bathroom with both bath and separate walk-in shower, and excellent storage. It is a self-contained level, Ideal for visiting family, guests, or live-in household staff such as a nanny or house manager.
Condition and Specification
Palace Auctions has inspected Loxwood House, and it is presented in perfect condition throughout. It needs no works, so an incoming owner can move straight in, or leave the property ready for use while they are abroad. The specification includes:- Underfloor heating to the ground and first floors
- High ceilings and full-length sash windows maximising light and proportion
- Fully integrated kitchen appliances
- Principal suite with dressing area and Jacuzzi bath
- Private home gym within the double garage
- Secure electric-gated entrance
- Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage
- EPC rating C
Gardens and Grounds
The grounds extend to more than one acre and face south, so the gardens and terrace receive sun throughout the day. A full-width terrace runs along the rear of the house and makes a natural setting for al fresco dining and summer entertaining. Beyond the terrace. A sweeping lawn is framed by established trees, shrubs and colourful flowering borders. A private woodland area at the far end of the garden gives children somewhere to explore. Sporting families will value the full-length cricket net and the children's astro-turf football pitch. A garden shed provides practical storage.Location: The Heart of Royal Berkshire
Sunningdale sits at the centre of what is often called England's "golden triangle" of prime country living. It lies between Ascot, Windsor and Virginia Water, surrounded by royal parkland, championship golf and a world-class sporting calendar. For generations it has drawn international business leaders, sporting figures and families from around the world, who want an English country lifestyle within reach of London. Village life: Sunningdale village, with its boutiques, restaurants, Waitrose and mainline station, is approximately 0.8 miles away. The charming high street at Sunninghill is also close by. Golf: The area has one of the greatest concentrations of championship golf in the world. Wentworth Club, home of the BMW PGA Championship, and Sunningdale Golf Club are both on the doorstep. Swinley Forest, The Berkshire and Windlesham are close by. Racing, polo and the social season: Ascot Racecourse, home of Royal Ascot, is approximately 2 miles away. Guards Polo Club at Smith's Lawn, which hosts the Cartier Queen's Cup, and the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club are both close by. Windsor Racecourse, Henley and the River Thames complete a remarkable social calendar. Wellness and leisure: Nearby are Dorchester Collection's Coworth Park, the Wentworth Club, Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa and the Macdonald Berystede. Windsor Great Park, Virginia Water Lake and The Savill Garden offer thousands of acres for walking and riding. There is further riding on Chobham Common. Education: The area has some of the finest schools in the country. They include Charters (catchment), Hall Grove, Papplewick, Lambrook, Sunningdale School, The Marist, Heathfield, St George's and St Mary's Ascot. Eton College and Wellington College are within easy reach. The international schools TASIS England and ACS Egham serve globally mobile families.Connectivity: London and the World
| Destination | Approx. distance |
| Sunningdale station (to London Waterloo) | 0.8 miles |
| Ascot | 2 miles |
| Windsor | 5–6 miles |
| M3 (J3) | 6 miles |
| Heathrow Airport | 10 miles |
| Farnborough Airport (private aviation) | 12 miles |
| M25 / M4 | 10–11 miles |
| Central London | 25 miles |
