Wentworth Lifestyle sat down with Nigel Moss, a familiar face on the Wentworth Estate,

and discovered what he loves about living here and what makes it so special

I’ve lived on and off the Wentworth Estate for the past 60 years. Originally, my parents built a house on Pinewood Road in the mid-1960s and, after a long stint overseas, they retired to a property on Heatherside Drive in the early-1980s. After university, I also spent around 18 years working overseas; first in Switzerland, then in the Netherlands before returning to the UK in 2006 to work with McLaren Racing. We purchased a plot on Portnall Rise and built a home designed by the Dutch architect: Piet Boon. It’s a peaceful retreat that feels perfectly in sync with the natural environment.

You have always been very active and involved in the Estate, what do you think makes it so special?

I am a great believer in giving back to the community, which is why I’ve taken on various roles such as Chairman of the Wentworth Residents’ Association (WRA) in 2016/21, the Club Captain in 2017 and I have been chairing the Wentworth Estate Roads Committee (WERC) since 2023. It’s a wonderful way to meet some amazing people.

Wentworth is a very special place! It offers a rare combination of natural beauty, privacy, proximity to London and Heathrow Airport and there’s a shared pride amongst many residents in maintaining the great character and quality of the Estate.

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What do you think is so unique about the Estate?

To me, what makes Wentworth truly special is the fulfilment of the original vision of GeorgeTarrant from the 1920s. I’ve always admired how he designed the Estate for a residential community served by incredible recreational facilities, specifically Harry Colt’s beautifully designed East and West courses.

The Wentworth Club acts as a social hub where residents can meet and connect and, whilst things have evolved over the years, especially with the introduction of a debenture model in 2017, that sense of community still remains.

The Estate is also rather unusual in its structure. Thanks to an Act of Parliament in 1964, the Wentworth Estate Roads Committee (WERC) was established and empowered to collect rates in order to maintain the roads and verges to a high standard and enforce covenants. The Estate includes three and a half golf courses that cannot be developed and there arec covenants that prevent the division of plots and construction of flats thereby preserving the Estate's character. Also, its proximity to London and Heathrow Airport (just 15-20 minutes to Terminal 5) adds to its appeal, offering convenience and tranquillity.

What’s your favourite place on the Estate and why?

It might sound a bit clichéd, but honestly it's our home. We are so lucky to be tucked away on a quiet, peaceful road on the main island of the Estate. It’s where I feel most at ease. Beyond that, the Clubhouse and courses hold a special place in my heart. There are so many memories; my kids grew up here and we’ve celebrated some special milestone events at the golf club.

One of the things, I really enjoy is organising a couple of golf events each year. For example, a match against my football team – the Spurs Legends - and the Paragon Cup, which is an inter-club tournament with some of the greatest clubs on the planet. As a lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan, it is surreal to see players like Ossie Ardiles and Glenn Hoddle who I once watched playing from the terraces at White Hart Lane completely blown away by the beauty and quality of the courses here. The Paragon Cup brings in players from iconic clubs like Albany in The Bahamas, The Links in S Africa, TPC Sawgrass in the US and Sentosa from Singapore and they are equally impressed. I think what I love most is how these events forge lasting friendships and bring people together through a shared love of the game and of Wentworth.

What changes have you seen over the years physically and demographically?

Over the years, the Estate has evolved. The Club has changed ownership at various times and its membership model has shifted, but the core appeal of living here remains. The beautifully maintained courses, the manicured fairways and the overall sense of tranquillity and calm. It still feels like a private sanctuary. In fact, whenever I return from being away, it genuinely feels like I’m arriving at a top resort, especially now with the addition of the new Wentworth Golf Academy.

Demographically, the Estate has become more international, thanks in large part to its unique combination of seclusion, prestige and proximity to London and Heathrow. The cost of Wentworth Golf Club membership has increased significantly, which means some residents no longer find it justifiable in their minds, but the lifestyle and setting remain a huge draw.

Architecturally, there have been big changes too. Many of the original Tarrant homes have been replaced by much larger, more modern properties. That said, all development still respects the guidelines determined by the Wentworth Estate Roads Committee and so this helps preserve the wonderful character of the Estate.

How important do you think the BMW PGA Championship is to the Wentworth Estate?

Personally, I’m a supporter of the BMW PGA Championship. There’s an incredible heritage of golfing legends competing on the West course since the 1960s. I think that it’s an absolute privilege to have some of the world’s top modern golfers like Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Billy Horschell competing on the very same courses that we play. It’s inspiring to see first and what’s actually possible on familiar fairways!

Whilst the event causes some temporary disruption, I firmly believe the benefits outweigh the inconvenience. Having the BMW PGA Championship - the DP World Tour’s flagship tournament here puts Wentworth on the global map and reinforces its status as one of golf’s iconic venues.

What’s great is residents are increasingly included in the experience and there has been a real focus on sustainability in recent years such as an effective park-and-ride system to reduce the number of vehicles coming onto the Estate. The number of cars parking on the Estate has reduced from a high of 8,000 to an expected 2-2,500 this year.

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Nigel Moss is Chair of the Wentworth Estate Roads Committee (WERC) and Managing Partner of Wentworth Lodge Consulting.