Location

Hunters Ride is situated in the heart of the popular village of West Ilsley, surrounded by open farmland and just below the Ridgeway, a famous and ancient route giving access to miles of walking and riding opportunities. West Ilsley is a classic English village with a church, village hall, and pub overlooking a pond and the cricket green. Nearby East Ilsley also has a church, further pubs and a primary school. Slightly further afield is the well regarded secondary school, Downs School. The area is well served also for independent schooling, including Elstree, Cheam, Horris Hill, Brockhurst and Marlston House, St Gabriel’s, Bradfield College, Downe House and Marlborough College.

Comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in the market towns of Newbury, Wantage and Oxford. West Ilsley is well placed for access to the A34 and the M4. Newbury has a mainline railway station with regular services to London Paddington, Reading and the West Country.

Description

Set in an enviable position with lovely views and backing onto open countryside, this substantial family house has delightful mature gardens. The house was constructed in the early 1980s and extended some years later and now offers versatile and flexible accommodation, most of which is on the first floor which affords wonderful views.

Entering from the ground floor, there is a glazed reception hall leading to a double bedroom and separate shower room, ideal as a guest room. The remaining accommodation is on the first floor with generous reception space and four further double bedrooms. Of particular note is the inviting country-style kitchen featuring an electric Aga and granite worksurfaces. There is a mezzanine area over the dining room which could serve as a snug or family area. With just under 3500 sq ft of well presented accommodation, this property offers generous space for family living.

Outside

Hunters Ride sits in lovely wrap around gardens which extend to approximately 1.6 acres. Approached via a gate, there is a brick-paved driveway which offers generous parking in addition to the garage and three car ports.

The delightful rear garden boasts a covered patio area for all-weather dining and a raised area adjoining the swimming pool where there is a hot tub and space for sun loungers. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and features a variety of shrubs and trees.

Directions

RG20 7AX