A development from Countryside in partnership with the National Trust
For almost 350 years Cliveden has been associated with exclusivity and elegance; its idyllic setting and stylish buildings have been a magnet for royalty and high society alike. Now, a truly unique development offers an opportunity to live on one of England’s grandest estates.
Nestling in 16 acres of mature woodland in the grounds of the 376 acre, National Trust owned Cliveden estate, this exceptional development consists of 135 spacious, contemporary apartments and houses available exclusively for those aged 55 and over. The result of a creative partnership between Countryside Properties and the National Trust, the village echoes the seclusion and order of the historic estate, whose magnificent gardens and buildings lie at its doorstep. A haven of peace within easy reach of London, the framework for Cliveden Village has been dictated by the existing, abundant landscape, and in particular the surrounding, outstanding mature trees which have been carefully preserved.
Cliveden Village has 64, 2 bedroom apartments with 4 different layouts and 71 houses of 10 different designs, 3 with 2 bedrooms, and 7 with 3 bedrooms. Together they make up a sustainable community that complements Cliveden’s landscape both on an aesthetic and environmental level.
The village has been cleverly designed so that all apartments have a balcony or terrace overlooking the woodland, with most having a dual aspect with views onto carefully landscaped new spaces that complement the existing environment. All mews houses benefit from south facing courtyard gardens, while the other house designs enjoy secluded locations on the perimeter of the development or face onto manicured open spaces.
All the properties have been designed using natural materials throughout. Oak, copper, natural slate and smooth render in soft natural colours complement the shades of the surrounding landscape. And where ever possible or viable, the materials used in the construction are from renewable, sustainable, or recyclable sources. Solar hot water installations have been used on some of the properties and every home has been equipped with a mechanical heat recovery system which continuously circulates fresh air and helps reduce energy costs.
The accommodation in each home is light and airy with open plan layouts and extensive, full height glazing adding to the impressive sense of space. This modern elegant, uncomplicated yet stylish interior provides the perfect backdrop for each resident to project their personality upon their home. The oak window frames and white internal doors complement the simplicity of the space, while underfloor heating in all the apartments and on the ground floors of the houses, creates warm comfortable floors and unobstructed walls.
At night, specially designed external lighting ensures that the environment is safely lit but continues to blend subtly and unobtrusively into its setting.