Size is Everything23 November 2009
A recent survey has shown that newly built homes are considered too small.* For John and Jacqui Scollan, the quest for a spacious newly built home took over two years and hundreds of viewings. It was not until they saw Countryside Properties’ unique development Cliveden Village, which is located on the National Trust Cliveden Estate, in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, that they finally found the space they craved.
Jacqui, a lawyer, who owns her own conveyancing practice in Ealing, W5, comments: “Having renovated properties all of our lives, John and I were ready for a brand new property which didn’t need any work. We thought finding a perfect newly built home would be easy, but we couldn’t have been more wrong. After two and a half years of viewing different new developments, every property we saw felt cramped, with low ceilings and small rooms. Then we found Cliveden Village which was completely different to anything else we had seen.
“Externally the development has a wonderful sense of space. The properties are widely spaced and the site is surrounded by the stunning grounds of the National Trust Cliveden Estate. The design of the properties is very contemporary but because they are built using natural materials like oak and copper, they fit into the natural countryside surroundings. Inside was even more impressive. All the rooms are large, with high ceilings and the substantial floor to ceiling windows flood the interior space with light. After searching for so long, we finally found our dream home and now we couldn’t be happier.”
Cliveden Village comprises an award winning development of 135 spacious, contemporary two and three bedroom houses and two bedroom apartments, all set within beautifully landscaped grounds which are maintained by National Trust gardeners.
Residents of Cliveden Village are automatically entitled to a year’s membership at The Cliveden Club. Cliveden Club members have free access to the Cliveden Estate grounds during its opening hours, use of the luxurious Pavilion Spa facilities and unrestricted access to the gym, tennis courts, squash courts and exercise classes. Members can also enjoy a full programme of social and cultural events throughout the year, as well as discounts on a range of products from Cliveden Cellar Book wine to a 25% discount on wine and food from the acclaimed Cliveden restaurant.
Sale of these coveted homes are restricted toresidents over the age of 55, and purchasers have views into the woodlands of the famous estate and during opening hours, gated access onto the Estate.
Wherever possible, the properties at Cliveden Village are built using materials that are renewable, sustainable or recyclable. Solar hot water installations provide renewable energy to a number of properties and homes are also equipped with low energy external lighting, dual flush toilets and water butts.
The marketing suite and show homes are open Thursday to Sunday from 10.00am until 5.00pm and on Monday from 1pm until 5pm. For further information on Cliveden Village or the Cliveden Club visit www.clivedenvillage.net or telephone 01628 668 835.
* 11th August 2009 – CABE report
Recent statistics show that the number of people aged over 65 will grow by 50% in the next 20 years, to a staggering 14.5million.* How to house this ageing population is high on governmental agendas, but for forward thinking developers, such as Countryside Properties, developments like Cliveden Village in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, hold the key.
Cliveden Village is located on the National Trust Cliveden Estate and is exclusive to the over 55’s but unlike many other developments, it has been specifically designed to appeal to modern and design conscious downsizers. Chris Crook, Subsidiary Managing Director, Countryside Properties, comments: “Unlocking capital from large family homes is a sensible option for the older generation, but a classic ‘retirement property’ is not suitable for the majority of downsizers, as they are still travelling and working.”
“Developments such as Cliveden Village are ideal because they have been designed to be very spacious and light, but also easy to maintain. There is no compromise with outside space, as residents have access to the substantial grounds of the Cliveden Estate. For those looking to lock-up and leave, secure underground parking facilities are available and there is a dedicated concierge service which operates five days a week. Cliveden Village meets the demands for the modern downsizer, and its popularity proves that developments like this are the future.”
Cliveden Village comprises an award winning development of spacious, contemporary two and three bedroom houses and two bedroom apartments, all set within beautifully landscaped grounds which are maintained by National Trust gardeners.
Residents of Cliveden Village are automatically entitled to a year’s membership at The Cliveden Club. Cliveden Club members have access to the Cliveden Estate grounds during its opening hours, use of the luxurious Pavilion Spa facilities and unrestricted access to the gym, tennis courts, squash courts and exercise classes. Members can also enjoy a full programme of social and cultural events throughout the year, as well as discounts on a range of products from Cliveden Cellar Book wine to a 25% discount on wine and food from the acclaimed Cliveden restaurant.
Sale of these coveted homes are targeted to mobile, design conscious residents over the age of 55, and purchasers have views into the woodlands of the famous estate.
Wherever possible, the properties at Cliveden Village are built using materials that are renewable, sustainable or recyclable. Solar hot water installations provide renewable energy to a number of properties and homes are also equipped with low energy external lighting, dual flush toilets and water butts.
The marketing suite and show homes are open on Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am until 5.00pm. For further information on Cliveden Village or the Cliveden Club visit www.clivedenvillage.net or telephone 01628 668 835.
*Savills residential research September 2009
Celebrity Gardening Event Proves a Hit with Local Residents
Local Buckinghamshire residents were out in force this month for a celebrity gardening event at Cliveden Village, Countryside Properties' development on the Cliveden Estate in Taplow. Chelsea and Tatton Flower Show gold medallists, Peter Seabrook and David Fountain, tantalised a crowd of over 60 by demonstrating 'easy gardening in containers'.
Local residents enjoyed a drink in the sunshine whilst the dynamic gardening duo gave advice on what to plant, how to plant and how to nurture plants and vegetables in pots, tubs, containers and hanging baskets. For the finale there was a popular question and answer session and then visitors were invited to view properties at the sought-after development.
Peter Seabrook, a celebrity columnist and global horticulturalist consultant, commented: "The setting of Cliveden Village was very apt indeed because the landscaping there is truly excellent. We had a very receptive audience and there were a pleasing number of people who came forward at the end and said how useful they had found it."
Countryside Properties' award winning development, Cliveden Village, incorporates a number of modern and spacious two and three bedroom houses and two bedroom apartments on the famous National Trust Cliveden Estate. These new homes are available exclusively for the over 55's, set in beautifully landscaped and fully maintained grounds.
The houses and apartments are available from £395,000 up to £530,000. The marketing suite and show homes are open Thursday to Monday from 10.00am until 5.00pm. For further information telephone 01628 668 835 or visit www.clivedenvillage.net
The European love affair with modern architecture appears to be crossing the seas and enamouring British house buyers at last. Modern residential architecture receives a mixed response from buyers in the UK, but now that Countryside Properties' contemporary residential development, Accordia, has won what is the most coveted architecture prize in Europe, the RIBA Stirling Prize, the tide appears to be turning.
This modern revolution is not only being led by architectural or environmental enthusiasts, but also by people like Ken Young, a 67 year old retiree from Glasgow, who bought a strikingly modern and environmentally friendly apartment at Cliveden Village, Countryside Properties' award winning development in Taplow, Buckinghamshire.
Ken comments: "Having lived in older properties for most of my life, I did not expect to see myself in such a modern apartment. When I retired I decided to move out of my big house to be nearer to my children and grand-children, and I also wanted to downsize so I could travel more. I viewed new and old properties in a number of different areas, but it was Cliveden which stood out and really impressed me. The fact that it is set in green and mature countryside makes the development feel rather remote, but it is actually very well placed for visits to my family in Sussex, and travelling to Heathrow.
"In my opinion, these properties echo Scandinavian design and technology. They have very clean lines, there is a lot of space and you really feel like the glass and the balconies bring the outside in. I have also enjoyed learning about the eco-features in the property because they are very practical as well as being good for the environment. I have hardly had to turn my heating on and when I do, the insulation keeps the house so warm it only has to be on for a short time!"
Cliveden Village comprises 135 spacious, contemporary two and three bedroom houses and two bedroom apartments surrounded by mature woodland in the grounds of the 376 acre National Trust owned Cliveden Estate. Secure underground parking is available and residents have access to Cliveden's magnificent National Trust estate during its opening hours.
The crisp architectural design incorporates extensive glazing, staggered roofing, dramatic edges and sleek finishes. In contrast to the contemporary structural design, the houses have been clad in simple, natural materials which include smooth oatmeal coloured render, oak woodwork, copper parapets and edging, timber shingles and natural slate roof tiles. All the properties at Cliveden Village feature open plan living spaces and are extensively glazed to flood the interiors with natural light.
The properties are also very eco-friendly. Solar hot water installations provide renewable energy to selected properties. Homes are equipped with low energy external lighting, dual flush toilets and bicycle storage, and houses have water butts. Wherever possible, the properties at Cliveden Village are built using materials that are renewable, sustainable or recyclable.
The age exclusive development bears no resemblance to a retirement village. It is for modern, mobile, and design conscious 55+ year olds. The dedicated concierge service operates five days a week and is responsible for the management of maintenance, communal landscaping, refuse, communal recycling and window cleaning as well as being a constant presence for added security.
The marketing suite and show homes are open Thursday to Monday from 10.00am until 5.00pm. For further information telephone 01628 668835 or visit www.clivedenvillage.net
Two new show homes are being opened on 25th October 2008 at Countryside Properties' award winning new homes development at Cliveden Village. A two bedroom 'Hornbeam' house design and a two bedroom apartment have striking interiors designed to illustrate the benefits of living in a contemporary property. Using neutral colour palettes and luxurious fabrics, the sleek, stylish fixtures and fittings highlight the light, bright open plan spaces and clean lines of the properties.
Cliveden Village is located in the grounds of the National Trust owned Cliveden Estate, in Taplow, Buckinghamshire. Chris Crook, Subsidiary Managing Director, Countryside Properties, comments: "The next phase of new properties have just been released for sale at Cliveden Village and, for the first time, we have three bedroom houses available to buy here too.
"The architecture at Cliveden Village is uncompromisingly modern and is surprising many of our visitors. The overwhelming feedback has been very positive. People want to live in something exciting, contemporary, bright and spacious, and that is what we have delivered here."
All the properties at Cliveden Village feature open plan living spaces. The properties are also very eco-friendly . Solar hot water installations provide renewable energy to selected properties. Homes are equipped with low energy external lighting, dual flush toilets and bicycle storage, and houses have water butts. Wherever possible, the properties at Cliveden Village are built using materials that are renewable, sustainable or recyclable.
Cliveden Village comprises 135 spacious, contemporary two and three bedroom houses and two bedroom apartments surrounded by mature woodland in the grounds of the 376 acre National Trust owned Cliveden Estate. Secure underground parking is available and residents have access to Cliveden's magnificent National Trust Estate during its opening hours.
The iconic sweeping architectural design incorporates extensive glazing, staggered roofing, dramatic edges and sleek finishes. In contrast to the structural design the houses have been sensitively covered in natural materials which include smooth oatmeal coloured render, oak woodwork, copper parapets and edging, timber shingles and natural slate roof tiles. The apartments have been clad on the front with English sandstone while to the rear, balconies and terraces look into the woodland.
The age exclusive development bears no resemblance to a retirement village. It is for modern, mobile, and design conscious 55+ year olds. The dedicated concierge service operates five days a week and is responsible for the management of maintenance, communal landscaping, refuse, communal recycling and window cleaning as well as being a constant presence for added security.
The new show homes will open from Saturday 25th October. The marketing suite and show homes are open Thursday to Monday from 10.00am until 5.00pm. For further information telephone 01628 668835 or visit www.clivedenvillage.net
Following a year long judging period, Tony Bone, the Senior Project Manager from Countryside Properties’ exclusive development, Cliveden Village, in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, has been chosen as one of the NHBC (National House Building Council) ‘Pride in the Job’ Quality Award Winning Site Managers for 2008.
Tony comments: “Those of us who work behind the scenes tend to fall under the radar; we’re usually invisible to the public and, for my hard work and efforts to be recognised is really encouraging.”
Conceived in 1980, the ‘Pride in the Job’ competition aims to improve the quality and raise the standard of service to homebuyers by focusing on the day-to-day operation of building sites and the work of Site Managers. Entrants are judged on consistency, leadership, technical expertise, interpretation, health and safety and the ‘X’ factor, something that makes that particular Site Manager stand out above the rest. Tony will now progress to the next stage of the competition, the Seal of Excellence Awards; the winners of which will be announced this autumn.
Chris Crook, Subsidiary Managing Director, Countryside Properties, comments: “The NHBC Pride in the Job Awards are some of the best recognised in the industry. The awards epitomise Countryside Properties’ beliefs in quality in all we do. It is a fantastic achievement to win this award and we are all extremely proud of Tony and wish him the best of luck for the next stage of the competition.”
Cliveden Village, an age exclusive development for people over 55, is an exceptional development of 135 spacious, contemporary houses and apartments set in mature woodland in the grounds of the 376 acre National Trust owned Cliveden Estate.
The development offers a haven of tranquillity and seclusion with the very best of contemporary living. The dedicated concierge service operates five days a week and the development is within easy reach of London. Interiors offer open plan living spaces with sleek, stylish fixtures and fittings. Residents have access to Cliveden’s magnificent National Trust Estate during its normal opening hours.
For further information telephone 01628 668835 or visit www.clivedenvillage.net
A recent survey predicts that the number of Britons who own a second home overseas will soar to two million by 2025*. Mr and Mrs Rourke, who recently bought a two bedroom apartment at Cliveden Village, a Countryside Properties development in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, also own a property in Australia. When they retire, the couple plan to live in their new apartment for six months and in Australia for the other six months of the year.
Mrs Rourke, (59), comments: “My husband and I are planning on retiring next year and as we own a property and have family in Australia, we want to spend six months of the year out there. We wanted somewhere in the UK where we could just lock up and leave, so we took advantage of Countryside Properties’ part exchange scheme and bought a beautiful two bedroom apartment at Cliveden Village. The contemporary architecture was a big draw for us, as it looks stylish but still blends in with the surroundings, and we also love the tranquillity, space and privacy that the development has. The location is great as you are very much in the country, but the development is actually very close to London. The apartment also has a range of eco features , such as a solar hot water system, which is an added bonus for us.
“There is a dedicated concierge who looks after a variety of things on site and a burglar alarm to the apartment, so we feel totally safe with leaving our home, knowing that the apartment is being looked after while we are away. We were not particularly looking for an age exclusive development but in the end it was an attraction to us, as the development does lend itself to the younger generation of retirees and there should be a good community here when everyone moves in. We knew about the Cliveden Estate and it’s great to have bought into something with such an interesting history.”
Cliveden Village is an exceptional development of 135 spacious, contemporary houses and apartments set in mature woodland in the grounds of the 376 acre National Trust owned Cliveden Estate.
Exteriors of each property use an abundance of natural materials which include smooth oatmeal coloured render, oak woodwork, copper parapets and edging, timber shingles and natural slate roof tiles. Apartments are clad on the front with English sandstone while to the rear, balconies and terraces look into the woodland.
The age exclusive development is not a traditional retirement development and is ideally suited to the young 55 year old and over. The dedicated concierge service operates five days a week and is responsible for the management of maintenance, communal landscaping, refuse, communal recycling and window cleaning as well as being a constant presence for added security.
Interiors offer open plan living spaces with sleek, stylish fixtures and fittings. Secure underground parking is available and residents have access to Cliveden’s magnificent National Trust Estate during its normal opening hours.
Wherever possible, the properties at Cliveden Village are built using materials that are renewable, sustainable or recyclable. Solar hot water installations provide renewable energy to the majority of properties. Homes are equipped with low energy external lighting, dual flush toilets and bicycle storage, and houses have water butts.
The sales and marketing suite and show homes are open Thursday to Monday from 10.00am until 5.00pm. For further information telephone 01628 668835 or visit www.clivedenvillage.net
* Report done by accountants, Grant Thornton and Lombard Street Research
ENDS
New homes at Cliveden Village are so unique and in such high demand that some buyers are purchasing properties there despite the fact they do not plan to use them as their main home immediately. The award-winning development, located in the grounds of the famous Cliveden Estate, is a ground-breaking partnership between Countryside Properties and the National Trust.
Lynne Eckhoff-Thomas, Director of The Frost Partnership selling agents in Burnham, Bucks, comments: "Cliveden Village is completely unique to the market in Buckinghamshire, with nothing else matching it in terms of location or style. The properties are so special that we have had buyers who are not intending to use their new home as a permanent base for a couple of years, but who have bought here anyway, just because they don't want to miss out on the rare opportunity to purchase something that's a one off. The houses and apartments are unusual for an age exclusive development in that they are open plan and unashamedly modern, something which has proved very popular. Many people who have downsized to Cliveden Village have found that the properties offer equivalent floor space to their previous family houses, but, because the layouts are so well conceived, they actually use far more of the space in their home than they did previously."
Chris Crook, Subsidiary Managing Director, Countryside Properties, comments: "The surroundings of Cliveden Village are a large part of the appeal to purchasers as the development is located on stunning National Trust land. The woodland in which the development is set is also integral to the design of the properties and we have used materials and colours throughout which are traditional and very natural, in-keeping with the beautiful grounds."
Cliveden Village, in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, is an exceptional development of 135 spacious, contemporary houses and apartments set in mature woodland in the grounds of the 376 acre National Trust owned Cliveden Estate.
The development is offers a haven of tranquillity and seclusion with the very best of contemporary living. The dedicated concierge service operates five days a week and the development is within easy reach of London. Interiors offer open plan living spaces with sleek, stylish fixtures and fittings. Secure underground parking is available and residents have access to Cliveden's magnificent National Trust Estate during its normal opening hours.
Wherever possible, the properties at Cliveden Village are built using materials that are renewable, sustainable or recyclable. Solar hot water installations provide renewable energy to the majority of properties. Homes are equipped with low energy external lighting, dual flush toilets and bicycle storage, and houses have water butts.
The sales and marketing suite and show homes are open Thursday to Monday from 10.00am until 5.00pm. For further information telephone 01628 668835 or visit www.clivedenvillage.net
ENDS
Countryside Properties has won ‘Best New Apartment’ for its prestigious development, Cliveden Village. Developed in conjunction with The National Trust and set in the grounds of the Cliveden Estate, in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, the exclusive development won the accolade at the Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2008, held at London’s world famous Dorchester Hotel.
Judges for the awards commented: “Countryside Properties has created a development of exceptionally high design standards at Cliveden Village. The development fits well within its surrounding landscape and it meets high environmental standards.”
Chris Crook, Subsidiary Managing Director of Countryside Properties comments: “We are very excited to have won ‘Best New Apartment’ for Cliveden Village. It’s a landmark development for us and one that we are extremely proud of. We have created new homes that are leading the way in design and sustainability features and for this to be acknowledged by such a well respected industry honour is a real achievement.”
Cliveden Village, is an exceptional development of 135 spacious, contemporary houses and apartments set in mature woodland in the grounds of the 376 acre National Trust owned Cliveden Estate. The age exclusive development, available for those aged 55 and over, offers a haven of peace and seclusion with luxurious contemporary living. A dedicated concierge service is available five days a week and the development is perfectly placed within easy reach of London. Interiors offer open plan living spaces with stylish fixtures and fittings. Secure underground parking is available and, during normal opening hours, residents have access to Cliveden’s magnificent National Trust Estate.
The sales and marketing suite and show home is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. For further information telephone 01628 668835 or visit www.clivedenvillage.net
ENDS
Award winning developer Countryside Properties Plc has launched an impressive new show apartment at Cliveden Village its exclusive residential development, within the famous National Trust Cliveden Estate, Buckinghamshire. Visitors can now view the apartment which is one of 16 two bedroom, two bathroom apartments in the "Wilding Building".
Cliveden Village also features 2 and 3 bedroom houses, and is exclusively for purchasers with a minimum age of 55 years. The first residents of the development moved in during September 2007.
The front elevations of the apartments are clad in English sandstone and feature a balcony or terrace overlooking the magnificent treescape of the Cliveden Estate. These apartments are exceptionally spacious ranging in size from 868 to 1419 sq feet, with two parking spaces allocated to each apartment. The show apartment boasts a 40ft long living/dining room leading onto the terrace overlooking the woodland to the rear.
Cliveden Village offers a community of homes that will feel an almost organic part of Cliveden itself. Nestling within this grand estate, residents have unrivalled access to the stunning gardens and range of woodland and riverside walks during the normal opening hours of the Cliveden grounds.
The development has been designed to achieve an Eco Homes rating of "Very Good", and is being built using materials that are renewable, sustainable or recyclable where possible or viable. Apartment buildings have solar heating panels to generate up to 50% of the annual hot water for free. Thermal insulation is above the standard required by the Building Regulations thus reducing fuel and power usage. Low energy external lighting, condensing boilers, green waste regime and bicycle storage are some of the other eco-features available.
Cliveden Village received the Silver award for Best Sustainable Development and Bronze award for Best Luxury Development at the 2007 What House? Awards.
Chris Crook, Subsidiary Managing Director, Countryside Properties Plc said, "This is the first time that residents will be able to experience apartment living at Cliveden and these apartments are setting a benchmark for the age-exclusive market. In buying an apartment many of the owners will experience a new lifestyle; one where they can enjoy an exceptionally luxurious, environmentally friendly home without having to worry about security, gardening or maintenance." The added bonus of a concierge completes the picture.
To register your interest or to find out further information about the apartments or the new phase of 2 and 3 bedroom houses, please call +44 (0)1628 668835 or visit www.clivedenvillage.net
The marketing suite and show homes are open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm.
Countryside Properties is delighted to announce the appointment of The Frost Partnership as the selling agent for Cliveden Village. Founded by the Frost family in 1906, The Frost Partnership is currently celebrating 100 years of the Frost name in property. It is the leading independent local estate agent with an unrivalled regional coverage across 12 linked offices in The Thames Valley, Chilterns and Middlesex. This extensive local expertise and knowledge of the new homes market makes The Frost Partnership the ideal choice for buyers at Cliveden Village.
Cliveden Village is a new age exclusive development within the grounds of the National Trust's Cliveden Estate, the contract for which has been awarded to Countryside Properties by the National Trust. It will follow strict criteria of sustainable development and is on the grounds of the former Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital, which has been unused since 1986.
The Frost Partnership has conducted research into the buyer profile at Cliveden Village. Lynne Eckhoff-Thomas, director at The Frost Partnership said, "We offer excellent knowledge and understanding of the local market and can offer a professional service to the over 55 year old buyer. A significant majority of our residents and buyers are in their 50s or above so we can very much identify with the requirements of the purchasers at Cliveden Village."
The Frost Partnership also has a personal affinity with the development, as managing director John Frost was born at the Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital.
Yvonne Hudson-Green said, "We were impressed with the presentation and research conducted by The Frost Partnership. We felt that their understanding of property in the Thames Valley, Chilterns and Middlesex region is a good match with the development at Cliveden and are confident that they can deliver great results in terms of sales for this project."
Cliveden Village will feature two-bedroom apartments and two/three-bedroom houses and is an age exclusive development for home buyers aged 55 or above. The sales launch is scheduled for Spring 2007 with two show homes and the marketing suite opening from this date; a show apartment will follow in the summer. To register interest or to find out further information, please call The Frost Partnership on 01753 890909 or visit www.countrysideproperties.com/homes (Tel: 01277 690 660) and www.nationaltrust.org
Having received detailed planning permission from South Bucks District Council in 2004, a new scheme designed in partnership between Countryside Properties and the National Trust will provide 135 age exclusive contemporary houses and apartments, starting later this year.
This site served as a war hospital through both of the World Wars, initially as tented accommodation and later based in the main Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital and a series of prefabricated buildings, designed and built by Robert Atkinson in 1939. Since its closure in 1986, the hospital buildings have lain derelict and in recent years have suffered from vandalism.
These redundant wards and administration buildings have now been demolished enabling work on the new homes to begin later this summer, with the first homes expected to be available from spring 2007.
Secluded by spectacular mature trees and set around landscaped squares, 'Cliveden Village' will comprise a mix of two bedroom apartments, and two and three bedroom houses. The homes have been designed using a variety of natural materials including stone, timber, blue slate and copper to ensure their contemporary design is sympathetic to their setting.
A memorial paying tribute to the site's history will also be incorporated within the new scheme. In memory of the Canadian service personnel who were treated at the hospital, a memorial will be erected at the front of the site. The crest which was displayed on the original hospital façade has been retained for integration into one of the management buildings to be provided on the development.
A covered tennis court adjacent to the site, originally built for Lord and Lady Astor as a wedding gift and now Grade 2 listed, is also being externally restored to complete the transformation of this spectacular part of the Cliveden Estate.
Chris Crook, Subsidiary Managing Director of Countryside Properties commented: "Cliveden is a unique opportunity to create a sustainable community in an extraordinary location, by building homes that have been designed to add to the estate's legacy.
"With demolition complete, we are now able to progress with this exciting project which we are delighted to be bringing forward in partnership with the National Trust."
Patrick Begg of the National Trust commented: "The funds raised from the residential development will be used to secure the future maintenance and upkeep of the estate, and enable the National Trust to undertake a series of major projects over the next 30 years, including the creation of an indoor gallery and the restoration of buildings such as the stables for public access and education."
The 376 acre estate overlooks the River Thames and is home to Cliveden House. Built in 1851 the house was previously home to American millionaire Lord William Waldorf Astor, owner of the Observer newspaper and father-in-law of Lady Nancy Astor, the first female MP.
In 1985 the stately home was converted into a hotel and is currently leased from the National Trust by Von Essen Hotels.