Somerdown WEST ILSLEY Berkshire - Warmingham

Somerdown
WEST ILSLEY
Berkshire
PRICE GUIDE: £500,000 FREEHOLD
Occupying a delightful central position in the heart of
this small and highly regarded Berkshire Downland
village designated an A.O.N.B. and only some 2 miles
from the A34 at East Ilsley with fast commuter to routes
to both Oxford and London.
A spacious and modern open plan detached family house
having been sympathetically extended and modernised
providing versatile 4/5 bedroom accommodation and 3
reception rooms enjoying a delightful aspect over mature
and well planted landscaped gardens.
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the agent as above

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SUMMARY
Open FRONT PORCH
4 Double BEDROOMS
ENTRANCE HALL
Two FAMILY BATHROOMS
CLOAKROOM
LOFT ROOM
Double GARAGE / UTILITY ROOM
OIL CENTRAL HEATING
Open plan SITTING ROOM with open
FIREPLACE
FAMILY ROOM
GARDEN ROOM / DINING ROOM
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM
STUDY
UPVc PRIMARY DOUBLE GLAZED
WINDOWS in Georgian casement
style
Front DRIVE / PARKING
Rear gated DRIVE / PARKING
Attractive landscaped GARDENS
Location
Quietly tucked away into a fold in the bare chalk Downlands is the small, well-wooded village of West
Ilsley, surrounded by scenic rolling hills. A Roman road abounds the Parish on the west and above it is
the ancient Ridgeway Path, which traces its timeless way from Wessex across the Downs to Streatley
where it crosses the Thames and onwards onto the Chilterns and the Icknield Way.
This Quintessential English village has an array of rambling farmhouses, old cottages and barns and
some fine houses, notably West Ilsley House, formerly the home of the Morland family, which dates from
Queen Anne’s reign and boasts an authentic powder closet where wigs were once cared for. Close to the
village is Hodcot House which is now a famous horseracing training establishment. The present
incumbent being Mick Channon.
All Saints Church, much restored over the centuries, has a charming lychgate and amongst its former
churchmen was the colourful Marc Antonio de Dominus, Archbishop of Spalato, who arrived in the reign
of James I having quarrelled with the Roman church about his unorthodox views. Naively he accepted an
invitation to return to Rome and visit Pope Gregory XV, but he was almost immediately imprisoned and
died soon afterwards. His successor, Dr. Godfrey Goodman, also Bishop of Gloucester, entertained
Charles I during the Civil War and they stayed overnight at West Ilsley before going on to Donnington
Castle where the 2 nd Battle of Newbury took place.
The village, historically linked to farming and agriculture, still continues this rural way of life today
remaining largely unspoilt, albeit it has become more residential benefiting from the excellent road
communications. There is a thriving public house overlooking the cricket field and pavilion. For rail
commuters there are fast mainline services up to London (Paddington) from nearby Didcot.
There are excellent local school facilities with a highly regarded primary school in East Ilsley and the
Downs Secondary school at Compton which now has a VI form and is also highly acclaimed.
*NEWBURY – 10 miles *WANTAGE – 7 ½ miles *ABINGDON – 11 ½ miles
*OXFORD – 15 miles *M4 at CHIEVELEY (junction 13) – 6 ½ miles *DIDCOT – 7 miles
*EAST ILSLEY – 1 ½ miles *COMPTON – 3 miles

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The Property
Somerdown is an appealing and spacious modern detached family house fronting onto this charming
quintessentially English street being located in the heart of the delightful Berkshire Downs.
Traditionally constructed having attractive brick and tile hanging elevations affording pleasing
architectural effect under a pitched clay tiled roof, the property has in recent years being both greatly
extended and modernised throughout, now forming a modern and well proportioned home with a light
and spacious open plan layout to the ground floor.
The pretty front and rear gardens are an added feature having been landscaped and well stocked with an
extensive range of plants and trees affording spacious outdoor amenity.
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
FRONT PORCH:
Having attractive supporting timbers on side
walls under a pitched tiled roof and with a
period style front door leading to the Entrance
Hall.
Open timber balustrade and staircase leading to
first floor. Two double radiators.
ENTRANCE HALL:
Light and spacious enjoying a pleasant outlook
over the mature front garden. Ceramic tiled
flooring. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM:
Comprising a modern white suite of wash hand
basin with vanitory top either side to two walls
and fitted cupboard under with attractive wood
panelling and tiled spash back, and low level
W.C. Ceramic tiled flooring. Radiator.
GARAGE / UTILITY ROOM:
The integral Garage / Utility Room which
measures internally 35’11” x 11’2”, has an
electric ‘up and over’ entrance door, heating,
fitted light, power, and plumbing. Off to one side
there is a range of fitted floor and wall mounted
units and shelving providing both storage and
space for washing machine, tumble dryer, and a
tall fridge freezer. To the further end there is an
additional rear pedestrian door leading out to
the rear garden, and further floor mounted
storage cupboards with shelving over. Floor
mounted oil fired boiler providing central
heating and hot water.
SITTING ROOM:
An attractive light spacious and open plan room
affording an open aspect to both the front
garden and through the Garden Room to the
rear garden beyond. A central feature to the
room is a delightful open fireplace having
Limestone hearth back and mantle.
FAMILY ROOM:
Light and airy with a delightful aspect over the
front garden and an open layout through to the
Sitting Room. Double radiator.

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GARDEN ROOM / DINING ROOM:
A simply delightful and spacious room affording
super views over the mature landscaped rear
garden and benefitting from an open plan
arrangement through to the Sitting Room. Tall
and wide primary double glazed windows with
complimentary French doors opening onto rear
terrace and garden. Ceramic tiled flooring. Two
double radiators.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING:
Approached by balustraded staircase with return
balustrading across the top overlooking the
stairwell. Trap access into Loft. Airing
Cupboard. Linen Cupboard.
BEDROOM 1:
Views over the rear garden. Three built-in
Wardrobe Cupboards. Double radiator.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM:
Well proportioned and spacious affording a light
and pleasant aspect over the mature rear garden.
Comprising a modern fitted kitchen of wall and
floor mounted units, providing cupboard and
drawer storage together with appropriate work
surfaces and inset 1 ½ sink unit. Built-in electric
oven with ceramic hob and having stylish
extractor unit above. Built-in space for
dishwasher. Tiling to wash areas and food
preparation areas. Ceramic tiled flooring. To one
end there is ample space for a family sized
breakfast table, with a stable door leading out to
the side of the property.
BEDROOM 2:
Views over the rear garden. Built-in double
Wardrobe Cupboard. Double radiator.

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BEDROOM 3:
Views over the rear garden. Two built-in single
Wardrobe Cupboards. Double radiator.
BEDROOM 4:
Views over the front garden. Built-in double
Wardrobe Cupboard. Double radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM 2:
Modern fitted White suite comprising wash
hand basin (chrome monobloc mixer tap) with
tiled splash back and mirror over. Low level
W.C. Panelled bath with folding glazed shower
screen and shower handset over. Tiling to all
wash areas. Chrome / traditional radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM 1:
Modern matching suite comprising panelled
bath (monobloc mixer tap with shower handset),
pedestal wash hand basin with glazed shelf over
and tile splash back, and mirror fronted vanity
storage unit, and low level W.C. Large corner
shower with glazed opening door and built-in
wall shower with flexible handset. Ceramic fully
tiled walls around bath, basin and shower. Tall
ribbed towel radiator.
SECOND FLOOR
Approached via an attractive steel spiral
staircase from the spacious first floor landing.
STUDY:
Attractively laid out in an open plan style with
timber return balustrade around three sides
looking over the spiral staircase. Far reaching
views over to the fields beyond. Radiator. Door
leading through to Loft. Velux window.

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LOFT:
Affording either generous walk in storage or the
obvious potential of full conversion to form an
additional living space. The Loft space benefits
from a light aspect and similar far reaching
views as the adjacent Study. Two velux
windows.
OUTSIDE
The property itself benefits from fronting on to
the pavement and delightful village main street
which can only be described as quintessentially
English. Being well set back and having post and
rail fencing surrounding the mature and well
planted front garden, an air of privacy is
afforded.
Off to one side there is brick pavior Driveway
affording parking for one and giving access to
the double Garage / Utility Room.
Gated access to the side of the property can be
found to the Eastern boundary.
The south facing rear garden benefits from some
considerable investment having a mainly lawned
central garden area initially approached off a
stone flagged terrace area from the rear of the
property.
To the borders there has been much planting
resulting in attractive herbaceous borders
mixed with with blooming shrubs and
blossoming mature trees.
Off to one side there is a Tree House wrapped
around a mature tree with a childrens Slide
running off it. Off to the adjacent side of the
garden there are timber children’s Swings.
Located in the rear right hand corner of the
garden is a timber Shed having glazed window
to one side providing good natural light.
Additionally to the rear Eastern boundary of the
garden, approached off Church Lane, is a further
gravelled Driveway with high timber gates.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage are
connected to the property. Central heating and
domestic hot water from oil fired boiler located
in the Garage. New oil tank.
Local Authority
West Berkshire Council, Council Offices,
Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LD
Tel: 01635 42400
Council Tax
Band: ‘E’
Current year’s charges payable 11/12: £1,790.27
Directions
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street and across the river
bridge up to the top of Streatley High Street where at the traffic lights continue straight ahead on the
B4009 road to Newbury. Continue out of the village and in a further 2 miles after passing through the
village of Aldworth turn right signposted for Compton and East Ilsley opposite the thatched Four Points
Public House. Continue through Compton and into East Ilsley where follow the one way system round
passing the village pond and at the next junction bear right and back down into the centre of the village
where turn left to leave the village passing underneath the A34 dual carriageway. In a further 1½ miles
on reaching West Ilsley continue down the hill and in a further few hundred yards just passed a turning
into The Maltings the property will be found off on the left hand side.

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N.B. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, the client is advised to
obtain verification. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co.Whilst all due care is
taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract.Intending clients
must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.