Wells Lane, Ascot
Description
"The old swimming pool"
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a parcel of land in one of Ascot’s most desirable and prestigious locations.
Occupying an enviable position on Wells Lane, Ascot, SL5 7DZ, the site offers an excellent opportunity for a developer, investor or private purchaser looking to acquire land with the potential for future residential development.
The site is ideally positioned close to St George’s School and sits within an established and highly sought-after residential setting, surrounded by a selection of impressive and exclusive properties. The character and quality of the surrounding area make this a particularly appealing location for a high-quality, carefully considered residential scheme.
The existing planning background and S106 framework provide an interesting foundation for exploring the site's potential, with the opportunity to create a development that complements the established character of Wells Lane and the wider Ascot area.
PRIME ASCOT LOCATION
Ascot is synonymous with prestigious homes, excellent schooling and an attractive quality of life. Wells Lane is particularly well placed, offering a desirable residential setting whilst remaining within easy reach of Ascot’s extensive range of amenities, shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.
The area is also well connected, with convenient access to surrounding towns and major transport links, making it an attractive choice for both families and professional purchasers.
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
The opportunity is particularly suited to those looking to create something distinctive. Given the surrounding property values and the calibre of the location, there is scope to explore an exclusive and high-end residential development, subject to the appropriate planning considerations.
For an experienced developer, this represents an opportunity to secure a relatively rare piece of land in an established premium residential market, where opportunities of this nature are seldom available.
Whether approached as a development project or as a longer-term land investment, the site offers considerable appeal due to its location, surrounding environment and potential.
Key Features:
Rare opportunity to acquire land in Ascot
Highly desirable Wells Lane location
Close to St George’s School
Surrounded by prestigious residential properties
Existing planning background and S106 framework
Potential for an exclusive residential development
Strong and established premium residential market
Attractive opportunity for developers and investors
This is a rare opportunity to acquire land in a highly desirable part of Ascot, offering the potential to create an exclusive residential scheme in a location where opportunities of this nature are increasingly difficult to find.
Further information is available upon request.
Map Location
Property details
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- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-18
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
65 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- South Ascot Village Primary School742 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 144
- Type
- Community school
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill888 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 194
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Cheapside CofE Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 159
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 211
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Charters School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,707
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ranelagh School3.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,138
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Garth Hill College3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,452
- Type
- Community school
- The Brakenhale School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,001
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Gordon's School4.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 988
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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