St Anns Court Surrey Distinctive Mansion Exclusive Living
St Anns Court Surrey 7,900,000 St Ann s Court is a unique and iconic country estate in Surrey, just 30 minutes West of Central London. The estate, which can trace its origins back to 18th Century, has been home to many celebrities, including aristocracy, rock stars and well-known entrepreneurs. Set in 8-acres of award-winning historical grounds and offering accommodation of just under 12,000 sq. feet across 36 rooms, the estate comprises two substantial yet contrasting buildings called The Round House and The Coach House just 50 feet apart across a serene courtyard. The Round House (the white circular building) is a modernist masterpiece by renowned architect Sir Raymond McGrath who was a disciple of Le Corbusier. Sought after by top photographers and directors because of its legendary curves and light, it has been featured in countless books, films and magazines. The second building (Tuscan red) was The Coach House for the original 19th Century mansion which was the home to Sir Charles Fox and later Lady Holland and in the 1920s to Sir William Berry (then owner of Financial Times and The Telegraph). In the 1980s, it was converted into a worldclass music studio and an expansive home office by Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music where the group and many other top musicians recorded their hits. The interiors of The Coach House are thoroughly contemporary and it doubles up as a large entertainment and party area. A unique country estate 30 minutes from London
The estate was acquired in 1997 by the current owner, technology entrepreneur Osman Kent, and was totally refurbished in a 2-year project by award-winning architect Stephen Marshall. This not only transformed both buildings inside and outside, but added 21st century comforts, including gigabit structured wiring and modern satellite, heating and security systems throughout. St Ann s Court, sits atop St Ann s Hill, which is a nature reserve surrounded by many lakes. It is close to picturesque towns and villages like Thorpe, Virginia Water, Chertsey, Windsor and Ascot and is only 10 minutes away from Heathrow. There are great schools nearby and the area is rich in history and nature with great pubs and restaurants. Fairoaks airport for private planes and the famous Wentworth golf club are only 10 minutes away.
The entrance hall on the ground floor is one of the most spectacular of the period The studio section was redesigned by the renowned studio architect, Roger D Arcy of Recording Architects with a large live room and a spectacular control room. The Coach 0 also incorporates two studies, a large library / board room, a beautiful double-height reception space, kitchen, small guest flat for visiting artists and a large games room. The masterly touch of the award-winning architect Steve Marshall, who was at the time a director at Munkenbeck & Marshall, is apparent in many of the details throughout the Coach House. It was Marshall that oversaw the restoration of St. Ann s Court and his scheme is a triumph of sensitive, yet progressive, conservation architecture. Marshall also designed, and acquired approval for, a pool house that (subject to the relevant permissions) could be built by any new owners. The Marshall pool house design is available upon request.
A rare, modern example of a traditional English Country Home.
St Anns Court, The Round House Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area : 6440 sq ft / 598.3 sq m First Floor Balcony - Approximate Area : 312 sq ft / 29.0 sq m Second Floor Approximate Area : 1010 sq ft / 93.8 sq m The grounds of St Ann s Court (extending to over 8 acres), are a true delight, being a wonderful Wet Room 10'11 x 7'10 (3.31m x 2.39m) 15'11 x 14'8 (4.83m x 4.46m) combination of Tunnard s more rational Modernist outlook and Hamilton s Picturesque approach, 24'1 x 14'6 (7.32m x 4.40m) Lobby 31'6 x 17'10 (9.55m x 5.41m) 10'11 x 7'7 (3.31m x 2.29m) Lobby Lobby Landing intertwined with woodlands. The Round House itself was designed to reflect and enhance the landscape under Tunnard s influence: from the Dressing Room 23'11 x 14'1 (7.25m x 4.28m) Master 18'1 x 17'5 (5.49m x 5.29m) Master Bathroom terrace the garden is framed by white concrete buttresses. A number of the original 18th century features remain alongside the 1930s structures. Extensive lawns, significant trees such as the only Second Floor Balcony surviving cedar, an orchard, a small lake, kitchen First Floor gardens, a rose garden, courtyards and even a Utility 9'11 x 8'10 (3.01m x 2.67m) Store Tunnard-designed semi-circular swimming pool which has been converted into a water lily pool, all IN can be found in these beautiful grounds. Boiler & Plant Room 25'6 x 23'10 (7.73m x 7.22m) Kitchen 28'4 x 15'3 (8.60m x 4.62m) Cloak Room Entrance Hall The current owners commissioned a Japanese inspired wooden walkway through prairie beds and wildflower meadows in an area of the garden Pool Winter Garden 39'10 x 21'6 (12.09m x 6.51m) Dining Room 24' x 13'10 (7.28m x 4.21m) Drawing Room 33'6 x 25'7 (10.17m x 7.77m) Library 14'1 x 14' (4.27m x 4.25m) called the Wanderling, co-designed by Chelsea award winning garden designer, Juliet Sargeant. The grounds themselves are Grade II* designated Basement Ground Floor Illustration for identification purposes only, measurements are approximate, not to scale. RIBA Archives 1938 by Historic England and were featured in the BBC series Gardens Through Time and in several magazines. The grounds have been designed and sympathetically maintained to encourage wildlife and the garden is full of bees, butterflies, birds and small mammals.
St Anns Court, The Coach House (Studio) Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area : 4629 sq ft / 430.0 sq m (Excluding Void) Fire Exit Machine Room 12'3 x 10'6 (3.72m x 3.19m) 32'9 x 9'3 (9.95m x 2.81m) Study 14'9 x 11'1 (4.48m x 3.37m) Study 15'8 x 15'5 (4.76m x 4.69m) Vocal Booth Library / Board Room 27'10 x 18'6 (8.43m x 5.62m) Void Over Library / Board Room Music Studio, Control Room (Media Room) 27' x 22'2 (8.20m x 6.74m) Void Over Music Studio, Control Room (Media Room) Music Room, Live Room 27'3 x 17'4 (8.28m x 5.25m) Reception Room 24'6 x 18'6 (7.42m x 5.63m) Void Over Music Room, Live Room Void Over Reception Room Gallery Sitting Area Fire Exit Lobby Kitchen / Bar 11'7 x 9'5 (3.51m x 2.86m) Utility 7'11 x 6'6 (2.40m x 1.98m) Games Room 35'11 x 17'8 (10.90m x 5.37m) Lawn Garage 26'5 x 18'10 (8.02m x 5.72m) Ground Floor Illustration for identification purposes only, measurements are approximate, not to scale. First Floor Studio doubles up as a dance hall, media and party space
The grounds of St Ann s Court are a true delight
Arthur Samuel 11 Church Street Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2QP Tel: 01932 252 542 Email: james@arthursamuel.co.uk www.arthursamuel.co.uk Disclaimer: These particulars, whilst written by our vendor and believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. Please also note that we are unable to test services, fireplaces, central heating systems and all domestic appliances, so we cannot verify that they are in working order. Any interested parties are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.