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Situated within the commuter town of Virginia Water, the Wentworth Estate is a prestigious estate of large houses set in tranquil woodland covering 7 square kilometres.

Widely regarded as the premier countryside location in the UK, this quintessentially English area of Surrey is abundant in glorious open space offering idyllic country living like nowhere else.

Residents of the exclusive Wentworth Estate include Ron Dennis, Gary Numan, Kevin Pietersen, Middle Eastern royalty, and international business tycoons. Famously and controversially, former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet also called Wentworth Estate home at one time, as did Sir Bruce Forsyth and Sir Elton John, among many other famous names.

The exclusivity of Wentworth Estate is evident in the number plate recognition at the gate entrance to the estate. Colloquially, this private estate is known as ‘The Island’.

Are you considering moving to Wentworth Estate? Chancellors estate agents have been operating in the Wentworth Estate and wider Virginia Water area for a number of years. Our knowledge of the area, professionalism and unrivalled expertise places us in the perfect position to provide all the support you may need in your property search.

Our friendly and knowledgeable team at our Virginia Water branch are here to assist you with any questions you might have about Wentworth Estate and the surrounding areas, including the property market and conditions, and what it’s like to live in the area.

As well as the Wentworth Estate, our Virginia Water branch covers the following nearby areas:

Virginia Water
Chertsey
Egham
Englefield Green
Lyne
Thorpe

The History of Wentworth

The Wentworth Estate and Wentworth Club was originally based around the family home of the Duke of Wellington’s brother-in-law. The estate was transformed in 1923 by W.G. Tarrant, a builder who had been responsible for a number of similar developments, including St George’s Hill and Weybridge.

The original idea behind the estate was for it to be a peaceful retreat for stressed gentlemen from the city, who could escape to the countryside and relax in tranquil surroundings whilst playing a round or two of golf.

When the Great Depression hit in 1923, development stalled, and Tarrant was forced to declare bankruptcy when banks asked for repayments. Subsequently, ownership of the land passed to Wentworth Estates Ltd under the control of Sir Lindsay Parkinson & Co. Ltd. Construction picked up in the late 1930s, before the Second World War led to another halt.

Development picked up significantly after the war and by 1960, most of the available land had been used. In the 1970s, the estate became especially popular among musicians and the likes of The Bee Gees and Sir Elton John became residents.

Over the last few decades, the Wentworth Estate has become especially popular among wealthy Russians, Ukrainians and Kazakhstanis.

One of the interesting aspects of Wentworth Estate is that plots on the estate are protected by covenants put in place when it was first created. This means that houses can be extended but they can never sit on top of each other.

A Green Belt and a trust-controlled wood are also in place through the estate, helping to control growth in the area amid the huge demand for property in the area.

What it is Like to Live in Wentworth Estate, Virginia Water?

A mixture of private and public roads run through the estate’s borders. The area is served by small shopping centres which provide a variety of goods and services to residents. At the Wentworth Club, a selection of bars, private dining rooms and lounges offer socialising opportunities in a refined and relaxed atmosphere. This is not to mention the magnificent and recently refurbished ballroom.

The Wentworth Estate has been synonymous with golf from the very beginning. The exclusive and internationally recognised Wentworth Golf Club is on the doorstep of Wentworth Estate residents. A large number of the estate’s residents are enthusiastic golf fans. Sir Nick Faldo, Ernie Ells and Thomas Bjorn are three of the professional golfers who have taken up residence here too.

The five-star Coworth Park Hotel and Spa is a short drive from the Wentworth Estate. This luxurious country house hotel offers ultimate relaxation in beautiful surroundings. This is where the grounds of the world-class Guards Polo Academy are situated too, managed by the world’s most famous polo club, the Guards Polo Club. The Guards Polo Club itself is just a short distance away in Windsor Great Park.

For a wider selection of shops, restaurants and other amenities, you can head into the town in Virginia Water. For all your pet supplies, head to the highly regarded Wentworth Pet Supplies. For a fine selection of champagne and global wines, head to Laithwaites.

Some of the most popular restaurants in Virginia Water include the Italian restaurants, La Pizzetta and Piccolino, as well as the Rose and Olive Branch.

Staines-upon-Thames, which is just five miles from Wentworth Estate, is home to two shopping centres: Elmsleigh Shopping Centre and Two Rivers.

Ascot (and the Ascot Racecourse) is just 4.5 miles away from Wentworth. Days out at the races in Ascot are always splendid occasions, particularly during June’s Royal Ascot. Revered across the globe, Ascot Racecourse attracts racing’s finest horses, and is awash with exquisite fashion.

Sunningdale, Windlesham and Windsor are all within a short distance of Wentworth too.

Transport Links in Wentworth Estate

Wentworth Estate is well placed for easy access to central London with a direct train journey to London Waterloo taking just 50 minutes from Virginia Water junction railway station. The station, which opened in 1856, is around half a mile from Wentworth Estate.

All trains serving the station are operated by South Western Railway, with frequent services running to Weybridge, Staines Upon Thames, Twickenham, Richmond, Clapham Junction and Reading, as well as London Waterloo.

By car, Wentworth is just three miles from the London Orbital. Routes west from Wentworth lead to Berkshire and towards the Bagshot junction of the M3, linking to Southampton.

For travelling overseas, Heathrow Airport is just 7 miles south-west of Wentworth, and the private aviation airport Fairoaks Airport is 5 miles south.

Education in the Area

Surrey and the neighbouring county of Berkshire are areas renowned for their high standard of education. In Virginia Water, there is Christ Church school, which was built by the National Society in 1843. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, the school is set for closure in the near future due to loss of intake.

Other schools in Virginia Water include St Ann’s Heath Junior School, Virginia Water Community Pre-School and Trumps Green Infant School. State secondary schools near to Wentworth Estate include Charters School in Ascot and Heathside School in Weybridge. There are a number of highly regarded private schools around Ascot too including Papplewick School and St George’s School.

Buying in Wentworth Estate

Wentworth Estate is a highly desirable area which affords a wonderful standard of living for its residents both in Wentworth Estate itself and outside of it in Virginia Water. Whilst it is a relatively secluded area, it is in close proximity to some of the biggest attractions in the whole of the UK. With journeys to London taking less than an hour by train, it is little wonder that this area is highly sought-after by commuters too.

Wentworth is an extremely wealthy area commanding exceedingly high property prices. The lowest you can expect to pay for a property here is around £2,800,000 but prices are usually higher and can go for as much as £20,000,000.

Properties on the estate sit on their own private plot, offering a luxurious standard of living in privacy. Most houses in the area are 4, 5 or 6-bedroom, but the most exclusive properties have up to 10 bedrooms. The properties are bright, spacious and have ample outdoor garden space to enjoy.

Outside of Wentworth Estate, property prices are lower, but you can still expect to pay high prices. A 2-bedroom flat in Virginia Water will sell at around £300,000.

Are You Looking for an Estate Agents in Wentworth Estate?

Here at Chancellors, we have been operating in the Virginia Water and Wentworth Estate area for many years. We understand the intricacies of the housing market in this part of the world, and this knowledge can be extremely valuable when looking for property to buy or rent in the area.

We have a number of fabulous properties in our portfolio for your consideration. Whatever your needs and priorities may be, we will do our best to match you with a suitable property.

We also offer a variety of services to landlords and to those who wish to sell property in Wentworth Estate and Virginia Water

To find out more about our services, please do not hesitate to contact us today at our Virginia Water branch through one of the following methods:

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