* Leasehold
* Fantastic lateral living
* Glorious grounds to enjoy
* Private garage
* Beautifully designed
* Convenient location
* EPC Rating = D
Stunning and spacious ground floor apartment with wonderful far reaching
views.
Description
The property was once the home of the Iliffe family following their move from
Basildon Park. The property was later converted in to individual apartments in
a unique parkland setting. The village of Yattendon and the surrounding land
are still largely owned and managed by Yattendon Estates.
Yattendon Court is entered through heavy oak double doors into a lobby with
access to a post room and cloakroom. A further set of double doors opens into
a grand reception hall of double height, panelled and with a stone fireplace
and magnificent staircase to the first floor. Number thee Yattendon Court is
accessed off this reception hall.
The front door to the apartment opens on to a spacious reception hall with
exposed timber floors and giving access to all rooms.
The sitting/dining room benefits from a bay window to the south overlooking
the gardens and providing an outstanding view. There is a feature fireplace
providing a focal point, while there are also exposed wooden floors and coving
to the ceiling. French doors lead to a private terrace.
The kitchen/ breakfast room is perfectly laid out with both wall and base
units.
The principal bedroom has French doors onto the private terrace while the
second bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes.
Outside, Yattendon Court is approached through impressive gated pillars and up
a long private driveway through mature parkland to the gravelled parking area.
The grounds are a particular feature of the property and include sweeping
lawns with specimen trees, a sunken Italian garden with pond and a loggia. The
gardens have great views to the south. There is a garage in a separate block.
Location
Newbury 8 miles, Reading 12 miles, Pangbourne 6 miles, Heathrow airport 40
miles, M4 Junction 12 - 5 miles, London Paddington via Pangbourne from 46
minutes.
(All mileages and times are approximate. )
Yattendon is an extremely pretty village in an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty. Many of the village houses are still owned by the Yattendon Estate,
which means properties in the area are rarely available.
The village retains a superb character and good local facilities
including a general store and Post Office, a florist and café, a hairdressers,
and The Royal Oak Hotel and restaurant. The surrounding countryside gives
ample possibilities for exploration via footpaths or bridleways.
Square Footage: 1, 153 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 953 years remaining.
Directions
From Theale, junction 12 of the M4 - take the A4 towards Newbury on the Theale
bypass. At the roundabout at the end of the dual carriageway, turn right,
signposted Pangbourne. Take the first turning on the left to Bradfield and
Yattendon. Continue along this road for about 5 miles and before reaching the
village of Yattendon, the entrance to Yattendon Court will be seen on the
right hand side. Go through the pillars up the drive and in to the parking
area.
From Junction 13 of the M4 - follow the signs to Hermitage and in Hermitage
itself, having passed the Post Office on the left, turn right signposted
Yattendon. Proceed through Yattendon passed the Church and the School and just
after leaving the village, turn left into Yattendon Court and proceed as
above.
Additional Info
Lease 99 from 29th September 1977. Lease Extension granted.
Service/Maintenance charge £7, 200 per annum - maintenance of grounds, mains
electricity, water and drainage.
Electric heating
No dogs allowed.

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