Blays House sits on Wick Road in Englefield Green, around two miles from Egham town centre. It’s picturesque, with landscaped surroundings and parking at the building, yet the A30 and M25 are close by.
Alongside the practicalities of getting to work and meeting clients, you have places to eat, shops for everyday essentials and some particularly good options for getting outdoors.
A practical home for your business
The available first-floor west wing at Blays House offers 5,939 sq ft of office space, with a brand new fit-out that includes meeting rooms and a kitchen. Air conditioning, raised access flooring and a passenger lift are among the building’s features, as well as ample on-site parking.
For an occupier, having those separate meeting spaces already in place means there’s somewhere to bring clients together or hold a private discussion.
The building also benefits from a building manager and 24-hour access, giving businesses flexibility over when they use the office.
Where to go for lunch, coffee and the everyday essentials
Being just outside the town centre means enjoying easy access to a wealth of nearby amenities. On Wick Road, The Bailiwick is a country pub beside an entrance to Windsor Great Park, with a seasonal menu and a terrace overlooking woodland. A great choice for client lunches when you want to take the conversation beyond the meeting room
Elsewhere in Englefield Green, The Barley Mow overlooks the village green and cricket pitch, with a dining area and outdoor terrace suited to a meal with colleagues.
For something more practical, the Co-op on St Jude’s Road stocks everyday essentials and food to go, with a Costa Coffee machine and cashpoint. That’s useful for the less glamorous side of office life, from picking up lunch to replenishing the milk supply.
A short drive into Egham opens up a wider choice. Liberto Lounge in Magna Square serves food throughout the day, with outdoor seating on the square, while Caffè Gondola on the High Street offers Italian lunches and dinners, including pizza and pasta. Both give you somewhere to meet away from the office without making an occasion of travelling further afield.
There’s also Waitrose on Church Road for shopping on the way home. For an evening out with the team, Everyman Egham in Magna Square has four cinema screens, a restaurant and a bar. These are the town-centre amenities on the doorstep of Blays House, and a useful part of working in the area.
Beyond the office
One of Blays House’s strongest points is its proximity to green space. Virginia Water and The Savill Garden are within walking distance, with the wider Windsor Great Park landscape close by. It gives staff somewhere to head for a walk before work or a change of scenery at the end of the day.
The Savill Garden Visitor Centre also has places to stop for refreshments, including The Savill Garden Kitchen and Gallery Café. For those who prefer a swim or workout, Egham Orbit on Vicarage Road has a gym, a 25-metre swimming pool and exercise classes.
Workspace comes first, but when you’re asking people to commute regularly, the wider location deserves consideration too.
Affluence of Ascot in 10 mins
Another advantage of Blays House is it is just a short 10 minute drive from Ascot and everything the affluent town has to offer.
Ascot station is around four miles from Wick Road, while the renowned Ascot Racecourse is under four miles away as the crow flies, putting one of Berkshire’s best-known business and leisure destinations within easy reach.
Ascot offers much more than the racecourse, though. Its high street has a useful mix of cafés, restaurants, shops and everyday services, making it a convenient option for an off-site meeting, lunch with a client or work social.
Amenities in and around Ascot include Starbucks, Costa, Fego Caffe, Zeus Ascot, The Stag, Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Express, alongside independent businesses such as Rex Bakehouse, Onyx Restaurant and more.
For businesses entertaining clients, Ascot Racecourse is the most obvious choice; providing an internationally recognised venue close to the office.
Ascot is well connected in its own right, with rail services towards both London Waterloo and Reading and road access to the M3, M4 and M25. This means Blays House sits in a useful position between Egham, Ascot, Windsor, Heathrow and the wider Thames Valley business community.
For staff, that wider catchment is important too. Alongside the cafés, restaurants and shops in Ascot, there are leisure options including Fitness Space, Aura Spa, Royal Ascot Tennis Club and Royal Ascot Golf Club. Combined with Windsor Great Park, Virginia Water and The Savill Garden closer to Blays House, businesses have a surprisingly broad range of places nearby for lunch breaks, informal meetings and time away from the desk.
Connections to London, Heathrow and neighbouring business hubs
Blays House is approximately 2.5 miles from junction 13 of the M25, with access via the nearby A30. The motorway network puts the business within reach of the wider South East, while Heathrow Airport is around eight miles away. For companies with overseas customers, suppliers or colleagues, that accessibility is a distinct advantage.
For meetings in the capital, Egham station has direct services to London Waterloo, with faster journeys taking around 40 minutes.
Egham’s connectivity extends beyond London, with direct rail services to Ascot, Bracknell and Reading, helping businesses stay well connected across Surrey and Berkshire.
Local public transport includes the 441 bus, which connects Englefield Green, Egham and Staines via Royal Holloway.
Take a look at Blays House
Choosing an office is easier when you can picture an ordinary working day there, not just a viewing. Visit the space, try the journey and take a look around Englefield Green and Egham while you’re nearby.
To find out more about the available office space at Blays House click here or speak to the Orbit Southern team and arrange a viewing. We can talk through your requirements and help you decide whether it is the right fit for your business.
