About this property

A striking contemporary residence, with luxury and sustainability in mind, set in beautifully landscaped grounds. About 1.5 acres in all.

Skyfall occupies an exceptionally idyllic position, nestled away from the road with superb views over the surrounding countryside. This breath-taking home offers over 7000 sq ft of accommodation arranged over two floors.

The ground floor offers superb open plan living, flowing from the grand reception hall, with boot room and guest cloakroom, through to the cantilevered and open plan kitchen/dining/living room featuring a media wall bio ethanol fireplace to separate the living space. Extensive floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors open on to the raised outside terrace. Boen engineered limed oak flooring extends through to the impressive Schmidt kitchen, with a range of Miele integrated appliances. In addition to the open plan space is a stunning glazed snug/seating area overlooking the gardens and a spacious office.

A suspended polished concrete staircase, with ironwork and LED lighting, leads to the lower ground floor, accommodating the bedrooms, gym, cinema room, utility and separate laundry room, alongside the IT and plant room. There are five beautifully appointed bedrooms, all en suite with glass doors opening on to the outdoor terrace. The principal bedroom is a luxurious space, featuring a superb dressing room and a stunning en suite bathroom incorporating a steam room.

Outside
The grounds and gardens of Skyfall are beautifully landscaped, surrounded by mature trees and laurel hedging providing privacy and seclusion. The private double gated driveway approach is lined with 28 magnolia and cherry trees creating a wonderful first impression. There are areas of lawn, well-stocked flower and shrub borders and a variety of specimen trees alongside an elevated deck, several terraces and a barbeque area, ideal for entertaining family and friends. In addition, the garden benefits from a stunning water feature and an AstroTurf sports pitch. To the rear of the house is a triple garage with an EV charging point.

Situation
Ideally located on the edge of Taplow village, The Bishop Centre in Taplow offers a good range of shops for day-to-day needs while further more extensive shopping facilities can be found in the riverside towns of Windsor and Maidenhead. Skyfall is ideally situated for the M4 and M40, giving access to London, Heathrow and Gatwick.

Taplow station is less than a mile away, giving direct access to London via the Elizabeth Line to Paddington and through to central London and the City. A direct service to London Waterloo is available from Windsor & Eton Riverside Station. There is additional access to London via Beaconsfield or Gerrards Cross with mainline stations to Marylebone.

The area is renowned for its choice of fine dining with an impressive selection of restaurants and public houses including the Roux brothers’ Waterside Inn and Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck both in nearby Bray, alongside The Hind’s Head and The Crown, while The Roux at Skindles is on the river at Maidenhead. Also of note is The Hand and Flowers in Marlow and L’Ortolan at Shinfield. Skyfall is located minutes from Cliveden, the Relais and Chateau Hotel and National Trust grounds where membership is available giving access to its spa, dining and other facilities.

There is an abundance of local golf clubs, including nearby Huntswood and Lambourne. Further clubs can be found at Maidenhead, Wentworth, Marlow, Temple, Burnham Beeches, Cookham, Henley, Sunningdale and Ascot. There is racing at Ascot, Windsor Park, Sandown Park, Epsom and Newbury with polo at The Guard’s Polo Club and The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club. Watersport activities can be found at Bray Lake with rowing at Maidenhead, Dorney and Henley on Thames, home to the renowned Henley Regatta. The historic, protected ancient woodland of Burnham Beeches gives hundreds of acres of extensive walks and bridleways together with a picturesque setting.

Additional Information
This meticulously designed and sustainable property can operate almost entirely carbon-free. The property features a relatively new system known as a Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage System,(STES), a cutting-edge carbon free energy efficient design. There are 52 PV solar panels linked to three Tesla storage batteries. Hot water is heated via 8 solar thermal panels positioned on the roof and any excess heat generated by the solar panels is stored within a thermal store for use at a later date. The state of art green heating system is also aided by exceptionally high levels of thermal insulation making this home extremely kind to the environment. In addition, Sedum green roofs are installed, filtering particulate matter from the air and converting CO2 into oxygen, consequently contributing to air purification. Skyfall is able to operate almost entirely carbon-free. There is underfloor heating throughout with primary heating via an air source heat pump with whole house ventilation. Skyfall also features a Loxone home automation system for light and sound, allowing for personalised programming throughout the house while some of the rooms also feature light movement sensors.

Open plan kitchen/living space

Sitting room

Study

Cinema and gym

5 double bedrooms all en suite

Laundry room & utility

Almost carbon free

Eco-friendly

Landscaped gardens

Double gated driveway

Additional information

• Open plan kitchen/living space
• Sitting room
• Study
• Cinema and gym
• 5 double bedrooms all en suite
• Laundry room utility
• Almost carbon free
• Eco-friendly
• Landscaped gardens
• Double gated driveway

Key information

Council Tax Band: 7

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate