MONTPELIER STABLES BROAD STREET F EAST ILSLEY F BERKSHIRE

MONTPELIER STABLES BROAD STREET F EAST ILSLEY F BERKSHIRE

MONTPELIER STABLES BROAD STREET F EAST ILSLEY F BERKSHIRE Newbury - 8 miles F Oxford - 17 miles F Reading - 19 miles F Goring on Thames - 8 miles F Didcot - 9 miles F M4 at Chievely (J13) - 5 miles F Mainline Stations at Didcot, Goring and Newbury (Distances approximate) Centrally located in this historic old village situated within the beautiful Berkshire Downlands near the church and with views across to the village pond, situated between Newbury and Oxford in an area o f outstanding natural beauty, with outstanding schools nearby, and excellent road communications and a mainline commuter station for London (Paddington) within easy driving distance. Originally dating back to the late Victorian era, a commanding and sympathetic conversion of former racing stables which embraces and complements the property s original character features externally, whilst internally boasts an impressive modern and contemporary 6 bedroom family residence of approximately 6,178 sq ft with attached annexe, affording flexible accommodation of an open plan nature, with exceptionally high quality and stylish contemporary fixtures and fittings throughout. Set in delightfully mature and beautifully landscaped south facing walled courtyard gardens, a relaxing ambience and outlook is afforded, with early viewing advised. Main Residence Private Electrically Gated Gravelled Driveway & Forecourt Covered Porch Galleried Reception Hall Cloakroom Utility Room / Gym Area Inner Hall Open Plan Kitchen / Breakfast Room Dining Room Drawing Room With Fireplace Family Room Study 2nd Study 2nd Galleried Hall Galleried Landing Master Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Bathroom 2nd Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Shower Room 4 Further Bedrooms Family Bathroom Family Shower Room 2nd Galleried Landing The Annexe Porch Entrance Hall Games Room Music Room Shower Room Gardens & Grounds Attached Double Garage Attached Single Garage Attached Store / Workshop Beautifully Mature Professionally Landscaped South Facing Walled Courtyard Gardens & Grounds

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 Church of England primary school. For secondary education there is the highly acclaimed Downs School at the nearby village of Compton (2 miles) which also has a VIth form. Additionally there are numerous Private schools in the general local area especially Abingdon. 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. 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 Montpelier Stables are originally believed to date well back into the late 1800 s. Around the early 1900 s, they were owned by a Mr James East, being a well known race horse trainer whose son Willy East rode Lie-a-Bed to victory in the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot in 1914. Traditionally constructed with lovely brick elevations under a clay tiled roof, the stables have been sympathetically converted, having tiled cottage style dormer windows on the first floor with matching tiled cheeks. The property occupies a good position being situated in the much favoured old established part of the village and overlooking the village pond to the front of the property. To the rear, the property overlooks its private walled south facing courtyard gardens, with its attractive mature planting and central lawned garden. Affording impressive modern and contemporary well apportioned striking accommodation of approximately 6,178 sq ft, the property incorporates exceptionally stylish and high quality fixtures and fittings, being evident throughout, that combine to encompass a contemporary flair which presents in a simply delightful form embracing the future.

THE ANNEXE Approached either integrally from the main house or via its own private porch and entrance hall, the first floor annexe currently affords flexible open plan space with a generously sized games room / sitting room, a separate music room / bedroom, and a shower room. Montpelier Stables must be viewed to fully appreciate its great many assets, a simply delightful and pleasing family residence. Set in delightfully mature and beautifully landscaped south facing walled courtyard gardens, a relaxing ambience and outlook is afforded, with early viewing advised. OUTSIDE Montpelier Stables has an impressive splayed entrance off Church Hill with high rounded brick walls and piers with tall timber electrically operated gates, which open onto a gravelled drive and forecourt leading into the walled courtyard garden and along to the integral double garage at the further end. A further integral single garage can be accessed directly to the front of the property, off Broad Street. Along one side established trees planted on a raised bank flank the drive and provide for an attractive approach. The courtyard setting is stunning, being beautifully laid out and maintained with a wide timber decked terrace extending across the rear of the house opening onto the central lawned garden. Both private and delightfully attractive, the south facing gardens must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Montpelier Stables, Broad Street, East Ilsley. GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains electricity, water, and drainage are connected to the property. Central heating and domestic hot water from oil fired central heating. Council Tax: H Energy Efficiency Rating: D / 58 Master Bedroom 5.58m x 4.98m 18'4" x 16'4" Games Room 7.67m x 4.57m 25'2" x 15' Postcode: RG20 7LW Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council Telephone: 01635 42400 VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co Scale: 1 2 3 Metres 5 10 Feet Bedroom 2 5.24m x 3.55m 17'2" x 11'8" First Floor Landing Bedroom 4 4.62m x 3.29m 15'2" x 10'10" Bedroom 3 4.62m x 3.44m 15'2" x 11'4" Bedroom 5 3.50m x 3.29m 11'6" x 10'10" Landing Music Room 4.80m x 3.38m 15'9" x 11'1" Bedroom 6 3.41m x 3.17m 11'2" x 10'5" Store 5.81m x 2.88m 19'1" x 9'5" 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 immediately after turn left into Church Hill. The private electric gated access to the driveway to Montpelier Stables will be found a short way along on the right handside. Approximate gross internal area 573.92 sq.m. 6178 sq.ft. Drawing Room 8.25m x 5.60m 27'1" x 18'5" Porch Study Garage 6.95m x 5.81m 22'10" x 19'1" DISCLAIMER 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. 4.08m x 3.40m 13'5" x 11'2" 2015 Berkshire Draughting Ltd. Ground Floor Dining Room 6.82m x 3.75m 22'5" x 12'4" Study 4.03m x 2.40m 13'3" x 7'11" Kitchen / Breakfast Room 7.35m x 5.45m 24'1" x 17'11" Family Room 4.04m x 3.51m 13'3" x 11'6" Hall Utility Room 3.84m x 3.77m 12'7" x 12'5" Garage 5.81m x 3.28m 19'1" x 10'9" 01491 874144 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames Nr Reading RG8 9AT E: sales@warmingham.com www.warmingham.com