Full details for 2 Bedroom Detached For Sale in Newbury

1 ST PATRICKS CLOSE
EAST ILSLEY – BERKSHIRE

*Newbury 8 miles *Oxford – 17 miles *Reading – 19 miles
*Goring on Thames – 8 miles *Didcot – 9 miles *M4 at Chievely (J13) – 5 miles
Mainline Stations at Didcot, Goring & Streatley and Newbury
(Distances Approximate)

Centrally located in this historic village situated within the beautiful Berkshire Downlands, situated between Newbury and Oxford in an area of ‘outstanding natural beauty’, with outstanding schools nearby, and excellent road communications and a mainline commuter station for London (Paddington) within easy driving distance.

A delightful modern & contemporary house, stylishly modernised and tastefully presented throughout, to the highest standards, with detached studio / home office, affording particularly spacious living accommodation overlooking its private mature gardens, with off road parking.

Enclosed Entrance Porch
Reception Hall
Cloakroom

Sitting Room
Kitchen
Garden Room / Conservatory

Galleried Landing
2 Double Bedrooms With Built-In Wardrobes
Family Shower Room

Attractive & Mature Gardens
Detached Studio / Home Office With Store
Timber Storage Shed

Private Off-Road Parking For 2 Cars

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 13th 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, two well-known established Inns and a highly respected primary school.

The Downs Secondary School is located just over the hill in Compton, which has built up an enviable reputation for academic standards in recent years and now boasts its own VI form and excellent Ofsted ratings. In addition to having well revered local state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine.

There are main line stations at Newbury (10 miles) and Didcot (9 miles), or Goring & Streatley (8 miles), providing fast commuter services up to London (Paddington) in approximately 45 mins.

The County town of Reading together with Oxford, Newbury and the M4 are all easily accessible, and the mainline station in Goring provides excellent commuter services up to London (Paddington and Waterloo).? Goring on Thames being the larger village has a wide range of shops and amenities as well as Restaurants, Riverside Café, Olde Worlde Inns, Bank, Doctors, Dentist, and 2 Hotels.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
St Patricks Close is a bespoke development of just 3 houses, finished to a high standard, overlooking a shared gravelled courtyard, with private parking opposite.

The properties have appealing multi stock brick and part tiled elevations with decorative banding and under pitched clay tiled rooves. Situated at the end of this small development, and quietly tucked away, a peaceful ambience is to be enjoyed.?

The accommodation is both spacious and well proportioned, affording versatile modern living, incorporating a high standard of specification throughout the property, with high quality stylish fixtures and fittings being evident, duly benefitting from considerable investment throughout to include a new garden room / conservatory off the kitchen, a most impressive galleried stairwell and landing, and new contemporary fitted kitchen and bathroom.

Careful planning and attention has been provided combining, more modern open plan living with that of a rather more traditional nature, in addition to embracing outside living, and as a consequence the property presents itself as a delightful and pleasing home that should be viewed to fully appreciate its great many assets afforded.?

OUTSIDE
The property sits privately in the corner of a private modern development, just a short walk to the village primary school and eateries, and but a short drive to extensive amenities and also for the mainline railway providing access to London in well under the hour.

An attractive gravelled? communal courtyard fronts the property, with the brick paved driveway opposite, affording private parking for 2 cars. A low brick wall runs across the front of the house, with a small opening to the front door. Off to one side, the timber panelled fenced boundary opens through a pedestrian gate to the side and rear of the house, and off to one side, the detached studio / home office with separate store.

The rear of the property enjoys a sheltered and private aspect, where immediately adjoining the house is a paved terrace with brick walling having a wrought iron balustrade, affording the perfect environment for ‘Al Fresco’ dining. Beyond the paved terrace the rear garden is most spacious and ever so pretty, having a central artificial lawn, with raised flower beds encased by timber sleepers.

Delightfully attractive, the gardens and studio / home office should be viewed to be fully appreciated.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains electricity, water, and drainage are connected to the property. Fully electric heating and hot water.
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Postcode: RG20 7JZ

Energy Efficiency Rating: E / 39

Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone:

DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street over the River bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street. At the traffic lights continue straight across on the B4009 road to Newbury.? After passing through the village of Aldworth turn right by the Four Points Pub sign posted for Compton and East Ilsley.? Continue through Compton and on reaching East Ilsley follow the one way system passing the Pond and along Broad Street. On meeting the junction bear left onto the High Street, and then right on to Old Stanmore Road after a further 100 metres. St Patricks Close will be found a short way along off on the right.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.
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