For those over 55 looking to downsize from their current family home to a low maintenance apartment or planning a secure easy-living retirement apartment for family /parents – simply a place that still provides independent living BUT has 24 hour on-site support if/when needed...Hildesley Court might meet your plans! A bright, spacious and smartly presented two double bedroom first floor (has stair lift) apartment, over-looking the well maintained, landscape communal gardens, pond and seated areas. Forming part of a small, 20 property, high quality, purpose built retirement development specifically designed for the over 55’s. Accommodation includes shared security entry, private hallway, large living/dining room with balcony, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom.
Services & Supported Living
Hildesley Court is more than a new home, it provides a high quality, fully supported and very well managed / maintained place within a small, safe retirement community. The services management company maintains, repairs and insures all the buildings, arranges window cleaning /refuse collection and tends to the extensive gardens & pond allowing residents to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens and shared facilities on the site. All residents are represented by their own Leaseholders’ Association (HCLA) to share ideas, feedback and opinions. Each property has a personal alarm system, and 24 hour in-resident Estate Manager/s are on hand to provide support and help if /when needed. Making this an ideal, secure and low maintenance home for older residents. Insurance is covered by the Service fees. There are shared laundry facilities on site as well as a ‘stay over’ guest suite to provide comfortable accommodation for visiting family and friends. The quarterly Service Charge covers all these services as well as a variable payment into a ‘reserve fund’ to cover any planned or possible future extraordinary repairs - shared equally between all 20 properties. Current (2026) Service Charge fees are £4,936 pa and a Reserve Fund contribution payment ‘on account’ of approx. £2,700 pa.
There are no restrictions on owning a property except that one resident must be over 55 years of age. 150 year lease (from 1984). No ground rent.
LOCATION
East Ilsley is a pretty village on the Berkshire Downs with two pubs and surrounding countryside. Nearby market towns of Newbury and Wantage provide excellent shopping and leisure facilities. East Ilsley is just off the A34 and lies north of M4 for access to London or west country. Train services are excellent - from Newbury or Didcot.
