Spotlight on Ascot | Homes and Property

Spotlight on AscotIf you like horse racing, it’s on your doorstep in this little Berkshire town surrounded by parkland and lakes – and it’s only an hour from Waterloo, discovers Anthea Masey© Getty ImagesThe Ascot Gold Cup 2010 was won by Right Of Passage ridden by Pat Smullen (in purple and yellow)Cottages in Sunninghill village

What there is to buy

Executive houses in The Links, one of the new estates built to house Ascot’s population of well-heeled commuters

Who comes and who likes to stay

What’s new?

Sunninghill has a variety of shops

Getting educated

Leisure time and open spaces

Shops and restaurants:Virginia Water lake in Windsor Great ParkOpen spaceLeisure and the arts:

Getting there and commuting

Council:© AFP/Getty ImagesThe Queen arrives by carriage at Ascot racecourse

Average prices

Buying in AscotRenting in AscotPhotographs: Barry Phillips