19 Hildesley Court EAST ILSLEY West Berkshire - Warmingham

19 Hildesley Court
EAST ILSLEY
West Berkshire
PRICE GUIDE: £149,950 LEASEHOLD
In an attractive setting overlooking colourful
and well laid out Courtyard gardens. A
delightful bright and spacious first floor
apartment in exclusive retirement development
incorporating a Lounge/Dining room with
balcony, Kitchen, Bathroom, 2 bedrooms, and a
loft providing additional storage together with
an allocated garage. There is also a fitted
chairlift.
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the agent as above

19 Hildesley Court, East Ilsley, Berkshire, RG20 7LA.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION
• COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL
• LANDING with large window seat
giving views across open countryside
• ENTRANCE HALL extending through
the centre of the apartment giving
access to all rooms and with LOFT
access and built in Cupboards.
• Fitted KITCHEN with range of built in
equipment
• LIVING/DINING ROOM with
BACLONY overlooking COURT YARD
GARDEN
•
• 2 BEDROOMS with Wardrobe/Store
Cupboards
• BATHROOM
• AIRING CUPBOARD
• GARAGE
• COURTYARD GARDENS
• STORAGE HEATERS
• RESIDENT MANAGERS
• GUEST SUITE
• Parking for residents and visitors
Location
The village of East Ilsley lies in a fold of the Berkshire Downs close to the historic Ridgeway Path and its
geographical position on the Downlands largely determined its part in the pageant of history, being on
one of the busiest ancient routes across the Downs, dating back to the Bronze Age. It became an
important trading centre from the 13 th century onwards for corn and later for wool, ultimately being
granted a Royal Charter by James I in 1620.
The Sheep Fairs held fortnightly, were second only to Smithfield in London and at their height sold
400,000 with the record of 80,000 being penned in a single day. At the peak there were 24 inns and
public houses catering for all the farmers, shepherds and drovers on market days.
Nowadays the village has successfully avoided the problem of overdevelopment retaining it’s timeless
character, and, whilst continuing its link with farming, is more associated with racehorses, with several
racing stables being located in or near the village.
The village has also greatly benefited from the A34 by-pass, which previously went straight through the
centre of the village and is now sited away to the west of East Ilsley, becoming an important dual
carriageway linking the south coast to the Midlands.
Around the central part of the village there are many examples of interesting period properties from
timbered cottages to the more elegant Queen Ann and Georgian country houses, especially in Broad
Street. The village also boasts a village pond, parish church and two well-known established Inns.
There are main line stations at Newbury and Didcot, the latter being nearer, providing fast commuter
services up to London (Paddington) in approx 45 mins.
* NEWBURY – 10 miles * ABINGDON – 11 miles * OXFORD – 16 miles * WANTAGE – 7
miles
* DIDCOT – 7 miles * WALLINGFORD on THAMES – 12 miles * READING – 15 miles
* STREATLEY on THAMES – 7 miles * M4 motorway (J 13 at Chieveley) – 6 miles.

19 Hildesley Court, East Ilsley, Berkshire, RG20 7LA.
Property
19 Hildesley Court is on the First Floor, one of 21 well appointed cottages and apartments built to high
standards in approximately 1986 having the benefit of a balcony overlooking the south facing Courtyard
garden with its own pond and fountain.
The apartments are traditionally constructed incorporating an appealing cottage architectural design
with differing elevations in an attractive brick with pitched slate roofs and tiled dormer windows to the
first floor. The apartments are well equipped and fitted out with a strong emphasis on ensuring high
levels of security and insulation. Features of the specification include the following:
1. Solid mahogany double glazed windows with security locks giving access onto the balcony.
Double glazed windows through rest of apartment.
2. Hardwood panelled front door.
3. Each Apartment has a Wrist Alarm which is linked directly through to the Wardens on a 24 hour
basis
4. Electric heating from night storage heaters and domestic hot water from immersion, both on
cheaper Economy 7 tariff with associated high standards of insulation and efficiency.
N.B. On behalf of The English Courtyard Association we would like to point out that the apartments are
only available for occupation by persons who are of 55 and over. The Manager is resident from
Monday to Friday and on weekday evenings, at weekends residents can telephone a central control for
assistance.
Hildesley Court also provides the following for the benefit for residents, owners and their guests:
1. Laundry facility with drying room available if required.
2. Guest suite available for visitors (for a nominal sum).
3. Medication delivered to site twice weekly
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL:
Approached off the gravelled forecourt is a
hardwood panelled front door.
ENTRANCE LOBBY:
Stairs off leading to First Floor with stair lift.
FIRST FLOOR
drawer unit below. Shelf storage and fuse box.
Trap access into loft.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM:
Particularly pleasant room with dual aspect.
Door opening onto railed balcony overlooking
south facing court yard gardens. Central
wooden fire surround with marble hearth. 2
night storage heaters. Coved ceiling, central
light pendant, TV and FM aerial points.
COMMUNAL LANDING:
Built in Cupboard. Large window with
window seat giving aspect over garaging with
open farmland beyond.
ENTRANCE:
Harwood panelled front door with panelled
surround and brass door furniture. Inset light.
ENTRANCE HALL:
Entrance hall leading through apartment giving
access to all rooms. Intercom phone. Store
cupboard. Night Storage heater. Deep built in
Cloaks Cupboard with hanging rail and 4

19 Hildesley Court, East Ilsley, Berkshire, RG20 7LA.
Heated towel rail. Airing cupboard with foam
insulated hotwater tank, slattered shelves and
light.
OUTSIDE
KITCHEN:
Rear aspect double glazed window giving views
over open farmland. Fitted range of wall and
floor units providing good cupboard and drawer
storage together with appropriate work surfaces
and inset bowl stainless steel sink unit and
drainer (Chrome mixer taps). Built-in four ring
electric hob with extractor over. Integraged
double oven. Space for washing machine and
fridge/freezer. Electric heater. Serving hatch.
Ceramic tiles around sink and cooking areas.
The apartments are surrounded by attractive
and well landscaped southerly facing courtyard
gardens which are full of interest, providing
lawned areas, well stocked flower and shrub
borders, specimen trees and banks of colourful
shrubs all set around a wonderful central
fountain. Additionally there are wide level
footpaths allowing ease of access all round the
gardens.
The vehicular entrance to Hildesley court is from
Haydon Lane with a splayed entrance having
brick walling either side or a gravelled private
entrance drive into Hildesley Court itself.
Allocated parking space for residents and ample
parking bays for visitors. The property further
benefits from a garage with up and over door,
power and light which can be accessed by driving
round the side of the property.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage are
connected. Background heating from night
storage heaters and domestic hot water from
immersion heater, both on Economy 7 overnight
tariff.
Tenure
126 years remaining.
Outgoings
BEDROOM 1:
Electric wall convector heater. Built-in floor to
ceiling double Wardrobe Cupboards with
hanging rails and shelving. Window giving
aspect over lawned gardens.
BEDROOM 2:
Electric wall convector heater. 2 Built- in single
Wardrobe Cupboards. Window giving aspect
over gravelled drive area and views beyond over
farm land.
BATHROOM:
White suite comprising enamelled steel panelled
bath (Chrome mixer taps with flexible shower
handset), shower curtain, pedestal wash hand
basin and low level WC. . Ceramic wall tiling up
to ceiling height around bath and shower. Long
mirror with wall strip light with shaver point and
an electric thermostatic controlled wall heater.
Each apartment pays a service charge to the
English Courtyard Association covering costs,
including maintenance of the gardens and
grounds, building insurance, the cleaning of
external windows and the maintenance and
cleaning of all common areas including
pathways, laundry facilities and subsidised guest
apartment. The annual service charge also
includes the services of the warden and the
maintenance and redecoration of the external
parts of the apartment. Currently the yearly
service charge for a two bedroom apartment is
approximately £3,572. It should be noted that
this is reviewed yearly.
Local Authority
West Berkshire Council, Council Offices,
Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LD.
Tel: 01635 42400

19 Hildesley Court, East Ilsley, Berkshire, RG20 7LA.
Council Tax
Band: D
Current year's charges payable 10/11: £1,498.26
NB: There is a reduction of 25% for single
occupancy.
Directions
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street proceed across the
River bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street where at the traffic lights continue straight
ahead on the B4009 to Newbury. After passing through the village of Aldworth take the next turning
right opposite the Four Points Public House signposted for Compton and East Ilsley. Continue through
Compton and on reaching East Ilsley proceed down the hill into the village around the one way system.
On passing the duck pond turn left into Haydon Lane. Hildesley Court can be found on the right hand
side.

19 Hildesley Court, East Ilsley, Berkshire, RG20 7LA.

19 Hildesley Court, East Ilsley, Berkshire, RG20 7LA.

19 Hildesley Court, East Ilsley, Berkshire, RG20 7LA.

19 Hildesley Court, East Ilsley, Berkshire, RG20 7LA.
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.