Hitcham Lane, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berkshire

Skyfall occupies an exceptionally idyllic position, nestled away from the road with superb views over the surrounding countryside. This breath-taking home offers over 7,000 sq ft of accommodation arranged over two floors.

The ground floor offers superb open plan living, flowing from the grand reception hall, with boot room and guest cloakroom, through to the cantilevered and open plan kitchen/dining/living room featuring a media wall bio ethanol fireplace to separate the living space. Extensive floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors open on to the raised outside terrace. Boen engineered limed oak flooring extends through to the impressive Schmidt kitchen, with a range of Miele integrated appliances. In addition to the open plan space is a stunning glazed snug/seating area overlooking the gardens and a spacious office.

A suspended polished concrete staircase, with ironwork and LED lighting, leads to the lower ground floor, accommodating the bedrooms, gym, cinema room, utility and separate laundry room, alongside the IT and plant room. There are five beautifully appointed bedrooms, all en suite with glass doors opening on to the outdoor terrace. The principal bedroom is a luxurious space, featuring a superb dressing room and a stunning en suite bathroom incorporating a steam room.

Sustainability and Technology
This meticulously designed and sustainable property can operate almost entirely carbon-free. The property features a relatively new system known as a Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage System (STES), a cutting-edge carbon free energy efficient design. There are 52 PV solar panels linked to three Tesla storage batteries. Hot water is heated via 8 solar thermal panels positioned on the roof and any excess heat generated by the solar panels is stored within a thermal store for use at a later date. The state of the art green heating system is also aided by exceptionally high levels of thermal insulation making this home extremely kind to the environment. In addition, Sedum green roofs are installed, filtering particulate matter from the air and converting CO2 into oxygen, consequently contributing to air purification. There is underfloor heating throughout with primary heating via an air source heat pump with whole house ventilation. The high end German home automation system controls lights, sound (independent speakers in all bedrooms and living areas), blinds, access gates, security cameras and door/gate intercoms. It operates from a mobile phone App, installed iPads and touch pad wall switches. The house is connected directly with dedicated fibre to home broadband, with BT Openreach offering speeds of up to 900MB.

Outside
The grounds and gardens of Skyfall are beautifully landscaped, surrounded by mature trees and laurel hedging providing privacy and seclusion. The private double gated driveway approach is lined with magnolia and cherry trees creating a wonderful first impression. There are areas of lawn, well-stocked flower and shrub borders and a variety of specimen trees alongside an elevated deck, several terraces and a barbeque area, ideal for entertaining family and friends. In addition, the garden benefits from a stunning water feature and an AstroTurf sports pitch. To the rear of the house is a triple garage with an EV charging point.