Flat for sale in Yattendon Court, Yattendon, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18

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 952 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.