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MONTPELIER STABLES Beautifully positioned right in the heart of the delightful village of East Ilsley is Montpelier Stables, an exceptional property that effortlessly blends period charm with a wonderfully stylish interior. The building originally dates back to the late 1800s and at one time was owned by well-known racehorse trainer James East, but in more recent times it has been converted into this very large and extremely well appointed family home.
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Formerly racing stables dating back to the Victorian era, this striking property has been beautifully converted to create the most fantastically light and spacious home, with an open-plan layout making it the perfect family and social space. With over 6000sqft of accommodation, the property comprises of 2 galleried entrance hallways, cloakroom, living room, dining room, 2 studies, family room, kitchen breakfast room and utility room downstairs. There are 2 staircases leading to the upstairs accommodation, which comprises of master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second bedroom with en-suite shower room, 4 further double bedrooms (one of which is could be used as a walk-in wardrobe), family bathroom and family shower room. The property further benefits from an annexe with flexible accommodation comprising of 2 reception rooms and a bathroom; attached double garage, attached single garage and store room/workshop.
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Seller Insight I bought the property back in 2016, not long after its conversion, and it was everything about it that drew me to it,” says the owner. “I’m passionate about horse racing, so the history of the building was very appealing, and it enjoys a fantastic location right in the heart of this lovely little village. The stables were originally converted into three properties, but the previous owner was a developer and so he bought them up one by one and proceeded to transform them into this amazing family home. All of the work has been done to the absolute highest of standards and no expense was spared when it came to the fixtures and fittings, so when I came here it was just a case of moving in and enjoying it.” “The layout in the main living areas has a very open feel, so it’s perfect for modern living; the bedrooms are all good sizes and above the garage we have two rooms and a bathroom that could be used as a self-contained annex. There’s a high-end modern kitchen, each of the bathrooms has been individually designed and beautiful solid wood flooring has been laid throughout most of the rooms. I’ve recently had it all redecorated and new turf has been laid in the garden, so there’s really nothing the new owners will need to do.” “Something else that I’ve enjoyed about the design of the house is the superb connection between the principle living areas and the very private walled garden,” continues the owner. “Both the living room and the kitchen have French doors that open out onto a large decked seating area so when the sun is shining the garden essentially becomes another room. It’s a house that’s been really well designed and I’ve no doubt its new owners will be extremely happy here.” “I’d have to choose both the kitchen and main living room as my favourite rooms in the house,” says the owner. “The kitchen is very large and has a huge central island so it’s a brilliant place for a party, and the living room is again a very large space, but at the same time it has a very cosy and comfortable feel.” “The location of the house is absolutely ideal,” says the owner. “It sits right in the middle of this very peaceful village, which has a fabulous sense of community, and places such as Bicester and Swindon are only half an hour away by car. I can be on the M4 in under ten minutes and if I hop on a train at Didcot Parkway I can be in central London in three quarters of an hour.” “At the moment the annex is made up of a music room, a huge games room and a good size shower room,” says the owner. “I was intending to turn it into a home office space, but it could be a lovely little guest suite or provide ideal accommodation for a dependent relative.” “It’s the sheer uniqueness of the property and the fact it ticks so many boxes that I think sets it apart from the rest,” says the owner. “It’s spacious, comfortable, incredibly attractive both inside and out and the setting really couldn’t be more ideal.”* * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
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OUTSIDE The property is electrically gated, leading into the large southfacing walled courtyard garden, which has been professionally landscaped. The courtyard is part gravelled for vehicles- up to the garages - and predominantly laid to lawn, also with a large decked area to sit and enjoy the sunshine, as well as some mature trees for privacy. DIRECTIONS From Newbury, head north on A34 for approximately 6 miles before reaching the junction for East Ilsley. Take the junction and follow the road round to the left where you will enter the village. The road then splits off and you will need to take the right-hand fork, which takes you onto Broad Street and the property can be found almost immediately on your left-hand side. The property sides onto Church Hill, which is where electrically gated vehicle access to the property is found. LOCATION East Ilsley is an attractive village in the administrative boundary of West Berkshire District Council. It is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, just to the south of the Ridgeway and west of the A34. The village has two public houses, a primary school, allotments, a recreation ground and the Millennium Green. SERVICES All mains services are connected, except gas. Oil central heating.
Company registered in England No 3561984. VAT Registered number 896 1184 87. Registered office Countrywide House, 23 West Bar St, Banbury, OX16 9SA. Jones Robinson is the trading name of Jones Robinson Estate Agents Limited. copyright Š 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 30.04.2019
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