01 Jul 2006
As the 2006 summer sporting social season fast approaches, Charters, a spectacular art deco luxury residential development, one of the best kept secrets in the property market is rising from the ground.
Situated in Sunninghill, Berkshire, Charters is the place to be in the midst of this summer's social sporting calendar. Charters is just a stone's throw from Sunningdale Golf and Country Club, and a short drive away from Ascot and Royal Windsor racecourses, Wentworth golf course and Cartier International, Guards Polo Club.
With Royal Ascot back in the social diary, Tiger Woods competing in the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth and Prince Harry challenging for the Golden Jubilee Cup at Cartier International Polo Day at the Guards Polo Club, where better than Charters to have a home for those who enjoy world class sporting events and the summer social season?
Described as the last of the great country houses to be built in England, Charters, was in its day, fit for Royalty. Used as a country bolthole by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor (Edward and Mrs Simpson) it is now being restored and refurbished to provide 34 individually-fashioned, two and three-bedroom apartments. Set amid 25 acres of secluded and landscaped parkland, Charters offers the latest in style, security, luxury and 'slave-time' technology. With the service, security and peace-of-mind associated with a bygone era, Charters when complete, will offer a full range of five-star concierge and lifestyle services which will be on hand to residents 24 hours a day.
For those with sporting tastes, there can be few more perfectly positioned places to live. Horse riding and racing, golf courses, tennis courts and polo lawns surround Charters, while parks and gardens provide stunning environments in which to run, walk or merely picnic.
John Morris, Principal at Sabre developments, the team behind the new Charters, commented: ''The success of Charters comes down to the lasting quality of the designs and the ability to steer away from transient trends or industry gimmicks. With the Royal connections, luxurious apartments, beautifully landscaped surroundings and unique location Charters offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a part of British heritage. Projects as exceptional as Charters are few and far between and we are working to make it the finest mansion house conversion in Berkshire and one of the country's leading residences.”
Apartments will range in style from single-floor units to duplexes and penthouses – some with direct access onto private sun terraces. Natural materials of the highest quality, such as Portland stone, glass, marble and hard woods are being used to emulate the building's original 1930s style and ensure the lasting beauty and functionality of the residence. Interior design packages are available for those buyers wishing to customise the style of the new personal space.
Charters has been architect designed and project managed by MMDS. Interior design has been conceived by Guildford-based Simmons Associates.
Set to be completed in September 2007, Charters apartments are selling fast. Following the resounding success of the exclusive Preview Weekend, 25 per cent of units have been sold before official marketing began, enabling the second phase to be released immediately.
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Notes to Editors:
Royal Ascot:
Royal Ascot is an internationally renowned sporting and social occasion, where tradition, pageantry and style all meet in a glorious setting – against the spectacular backdrop of top class thoroughbreds and world famous jockeys competing for some of the highest accolades in horseracing.
The action on the track is matched only by the fashions on display, with a colourful array of outfits and hats creating one of the most sophisticated and elegant events in the summer calendar.
2006 sees Royal Ascot return to Berkshire, its rightful home since 1711 having undergone a dramatic two year, £180 million redevelopment. Her Majesty the Queen will reopen her very own racecourse on the first day of the Royal Meeting which runs from Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th June 2006.
This famous event of summer social calendar, is steeped in tradition, heritage and pageantry and is descended upon by 300,000 racegoers to view the splendour and colour of five days of the finest racing, fashion, glitz and glamour.
Cartier International – Guards Windsor
The Cartier International Polo at Windsor Great Park is one of the highlights of the English social calendar. Royalty and celebrities mingle at this prestigious occasion as some of the world's best players compete at Guards Polo Club, one of the world's premier venues. 30th July 2006.
This year the main match will see the England team play a quartet from New Zealand for the Coronation Cup, which is historically presented by HM The Queen. The morning match, for the Golden Jubilee Trophy, features a Hurlingham team in action against a Prince of Wales four. HRH Prince Harry has been a crucial member of the latter team for the past three years.
Cartier International Day has become a truly international event where English society mixes with Hollywood movie stars and rock legends to watch the best of British polo. Renowned as one of the most glamorous and prestigious days in the social and sporting calendar, the Cartier International Polo Day 2006 is a must.
HSBC World Match Play Championship
Since 1924, Wentworth has been the arena where the world's best golfers have competed. The home of the HSBC World Match Play Championship since its inception in 1964, Wentworth has also played host to Ryder Cup competitions, and numerous other international tournaments. Tiger Woods, World Number One, has confirmed he will play in the 2006 HSBC World Match Play Championship, September 14-17.
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