19 Main Street, West Ilsley

19 MAIN STREET
WEST ILSLEY – BERKSHIRE

*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

 
Situated within a popular Berkshire Downland village and surrounded by countryside designated an Area of Natural Beauty and located almost equidistant between Newbury and Oxford with easy access for the A 34 and M4. Approximately 7 miles from Didcot mainline station for trains to London within 40 minutes.

A lovely 3 bedroom period cottage in the heart of the village, with garden offering lovely views  across the Berkshire fields

• Sitting Room with fireplace
• Kitchen
• Dining Room
• Utility Room
• Main Bedroom with Fitted Wardrobes
• Second Bedroom with Mezzanine Level
• Family Bathroom with Bath Over Shower
• Third Bedroom
• Garden with Detached Garden Room with Shed Behind

LOCATION
Quietly tucked away in a fold of the Berkshire Downlands is the small, rustic 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 across the Downs to Streatley where it crosses the Thames and onwards into the Chilterns. 
The village has an historically interesting array of rambling farmhouses, old cottages and barns and some fine houses, notably West Ilsley House, formerly the home of the Morland Brewing family, which dates from the Queen Anne period.  Close to the village is Hodcot House which is now a famous horseracing establishment formerly owned by the Queen.
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 plenty going on for all age groups. The cricket and tennis clubs both have regular activities throughout the summer months for the younger members of the community. Not to be missed is the annual village fete and lively pre-fete dance.  The village website, provides further details and is well worth a visit.
There is also a thriving public house overlooking the cricket field and pavilion which has become well known for its food.  For rail commuters there are fast regular mainline services up to London (Paddington) from nearby Didcot.
The village also benefits from having excellent education close at hand including the renowned ‘Downs’ secondary school at Compton and St Helen’s & St Katharine’s for Girls and Abingdon Boys Schools. More state and private schools can be found within easy access including the popular East Ilsley primary school.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
19 Main Street is the end of a terrace of 3 pretty cottages with brick elevations under a tiled roof with covered porch to the front.  Entrance is to the side of the house with stable door into the kitchen.  Fully fitted with wooden units, the kitchen has lovely quarry tiles which run through into the dining room at the back which is vaulted and Velux window allowing for much natural light.  The utility area is off to the side and has stair access.  The sitting room is at the front of the cottage and there is a large bricked Inglenook fireplace with seats and a log storage area.  Upstairs, the main bedroom has lovely views over towards the fields in front and there is generous built in storage.  The second bedroom incorporates a mezzanine level and also on this floor is the family bathroom with bath and overhead shower.  Paddle steps then take you up to the top floor and the third bedroom with floor to ceiling windows with garden views.

OUTSIDE
The property is accessed via a side gravelled path and the garden is found a few steps behind.  It is a generous space with a large grassed area and then sunken terrace  for dining and entertaining.  Towards the back is a detached garden room with shed on the back.  There are lovely views across the rooftops and rolling fields beyond and then the garden adjoins fields behind. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Electric heating.

Council Tax: Band D

Postcode: RG20 7AR

Energy Efficiency Rating: F/32

Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone:

DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street and then across the river bridge up to the top of Streatley High Street. At the traffic lights continue straight ahead on the B4009 road to Newbury.  Continue up the hill and out of the village and in a further 2 miles after passing through Aldworth turn right opposite the thatched Four Points Public House signposted for Compton and East Ilsley.  Continue through Compton and coming down the hill into East Ilsley follow the one way system round passing the village pond and at the central junction in the heart of the village turn right and come down to the square by the two public houses where turn left, leave the village passing underneath the A34 dual carriageway.  On reaching the village of West Ilsley in a further 1½ miles follow the hill down into the village and through the centre where the property will be found on the right hand side before  ‘The Harrow’ Public House. 

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co

DISCLAIMER
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.