Initial Style was sold to a heavily geared private syndicate. The new owners pursued a more hotel orientated sales strategy linked to their purchase of De Vere Hotels, which proved problematic in the subsequent recession. After further restructuring and ownership change, the property is now held by Principal Hayley/Starwood Capital. In 2015 the Executive Centre building was substantially damaged by fire. The fire affected around 100 of the hotel's 222 rooms, though the fire was contained within a newer part of the complex rather than the historic house. Architecture The house is a grade II* listed building, becoming listed in 1967. The building's two façades are the north-facing entrance front and the south-facing garden front. The main building is focused around a three-storey central block with seven bays. This is connected on either side by three-bay, two-storey wings and abutted by two-wing, three-storey blocks. Upon the wings are balustraded parapets featuring urns on the two-storey sections. Across the façade, the first storey is topped by a frieze and cornice, and the corners of the building feature plinths and rusticated quoins. The entrance front features a porte-cochère with fluted columns and triglyph frieze. In comparison, the garden front features a smaller projecting porch with Doric pilasters supporting a triangular pediment. Within the building is a black and white flagstone floor and extensive wooden panelling. Examples of Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian architecture is featured around the building's interior. Events venue Wokefield Park is currently operated as a corporate event and wedding venue. It is owned by Starwood Capital and operates under its De Vere Venues portfolio. The complex has 222 bedrooms and 30 suites for conferences. Adjacent to the mansion house is a training centre for BMW. The park has an 18-hole golf course with driving range, constructed in 1996. The mansion house building houses a small gym, with a larger gym, swimming pool, and sauna provided for executive guests. Outdoor activities such as archery, climbing and ropes courses are available. External links Royal Berkshire History: Wokefield Park De Vere Wokefield Estate References Golf clubs and courses in Berkshire Country houses in Berkshire West Berkshire District John Soane buildings