St. Albans Street, The Royal Mews, Windsor, Berkshire

Church Lodge has been the subject of complete refurbishment, with period features successfully blending with contemporary fittings, the result of which is a stunning property that is testament to the owners’ obvious flair for design and detail.

The many improvements include a bespoke German kitchen fitted in 2024, new bathrooms, under-floor heating, a new roof, rewiring, double glazed sash windows and doors, and new plumbing and a boiler (fitted in 2023, with a 10-year guarantee); the central heating can be remotely controlled and adjusted by a Hive mobile phone app. The fireplaces have been refurbished with new chimney liners and there is the addition of a new log burner fitted in the dining room also during 2024; all are still under warranty.

The accommodation is arranged over three levels and offers immense flexibility. On the ground floor, the striking kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke units, integrated appliances, remote controlled lighting and a Quooker tap with options for filtered, chilled, still and sparking water, as well as boiling water. This room links to the dining room with its under-floor heating, dimmable and remote-controlled lighting, a reclaimed brick feature fireplace with slate hearth and inset log burner, and a French oak clad staircase with illuminated wine store/cellar beneath. Double patio doors open out from this room to the courtyard, thereby creating superb extended dining/entertaining space.

Situated off the reception hall is the dual aspect sitting room with a period fireplace, dark oak flooring, and views of the castle and the Royal Mews; across the hall is a study that could be utilised as an additional bedroom if required. Stairs lead down from the hall to the lower ground floor TV/cinema room, featuring a working fireplace and dimmable lighting (this room could be used as a bedroom if required).

On the first floor is the impressive principal bedroom boasting direct access to a balcony deck with a wonderful outlook over the church gardens to the church itself, and a view of the castle’s Round Tower. This room also benefits from under-floor heating, remote controlled curtains, coving lighting, and bespoke fitted wardrobes that also conceal access to the en suite shower room. There are two further bedrooms on this level, one of which has access to the luxurious family bathroom with under-floor heating.

To the front is a small garden, enclosed by a low brick retaining wall topped with clipped hedging that also forms an arch above the wrought-iron pedestrian gate. Accessed from the dining room via full-height sliding glass doors is a charming courtyard garden that is particularly pretty during the evenings due to creatively placed lighting, including two floodlights fitted to the rear walls that light up the facade of St. John the Baptist church and can be colour-changed via a mobile phone app. Access to the garden may also be gained from St. Albans Street.

The property has the benefit of two permanent parking permits. Additional permits for guests/visitors may be purchased for exclusive use of the ‘reserved residents only’ parking bays along Park Street.

The historic market town of Windsor is one of the UK’s most sought-after locations with its pretty streets, beautiful parks and proximity to London. The town offers a fine variety of shopping and supermarkets, while some of the country’s finest restaurants are within easy reach.

For the commuter, and within striking distance of the property, Windsor’s two train stations offer regular services to London Waterloo and Paddington (via Slough); the M4 is available via the nearby junction 6, providing access to Heathrow Airport, the M25,Central London and the West Country. Heathrow Airport may also be reached via the Heathrow Express bus from Windsor High Street.

Leisure facilities are superb and plentiful, with world-class golf courses on Windsor’s doorstep, spectacular parks, and the river Thames for boating and rowing. Windsor is also fortunate to be near some of the country’s finest state and public schools, including St George's School, Upton House School and the world-famous Eton College.