Somerdown WEST ILSLEY Berkshire - Warmingham

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Somerdown, Main Street, West Ilsley, Berkshire, RG20 7AW. 2 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
Somerdown, Main Street, West Ilsley, Berkshire, RG20 7AW. 3 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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