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Updown Court is a magnificent traditional English estate which employs state-of-the-art 21st Century technology to provide the ultimate living environment. It is located in the picturesque village of Windlesham, and sits at the centre of the “golden triangle” framed by Ascot, Runnymede, and Weybridge.
Updown Court dominates its formal setting among 58 expansive acres of landscaped grounds, formal gardens and peaceful woodland, yet it is only a short drive from London.
The original Updown Court mansion was built in 1924 on twelve acres of land. In 1977, the Egyptian Prince Sami Gayed made Updown Court his home. Since its original conception, Updown Court has been transformed into a 21st century stately home of unparalleled scale and luxury.
It has been more than two centuries since a private house has been constructed on this majestic scale, finished to such a sophisticated degree, or has offered such extravagant privacy. At over £70m, it is the most expensive country property to be put on the market in the UK.
The luxurious facilities include five swimming pools, a heated marble driveway, a private cinema, bowling alley, indoor squash court, all weather floodlit tennis court, and stabling for five horses. There is also a helipad for private landings and underground garaging for eight limousines.
Updown Court is made up of four principal buildings - the main house, guest accommodation, gate lodge and a separate estate manager’s office. Twenty two bedroom/bathroom suites are provided as part of a total of 103 rooms. The sweeping double staircase at the entrance of the main house is a replica of the late Gianni Versace’s home in Miami. The main house also contains a panic room in case of terrorist attacks.
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English Country House Estate
Georgian Neo-Classic
58 Acre Estate
Ultimate Sliding Sash, Round Tops and Full Circles
Ultimate Outswing French Doors and Ultimate Sliding French Doors
John B Scholz Architect Inc.
(an international architectural firm
specialising in custom luxury home designs)
Leslie Allen-Vercoe of Rhymer Investments
Marvin Architectural / Littlemore Services
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