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Appearances can be deceiving, as is the case with this delightful attached cottage, dating originally from the 18th Century but significantly changed and enhanced during the past twenty five years. Combining the charm of the old and the style of new, the property is considerably larger than first impressions suggest, with approximately 2,570 sq ft of internal floor space.

On entering the property a vaulted ceiling create both light and space in the hall way, and the vaulted ceiling follows through to the sitting room which has wide bi folding doors leading to the garden. The attractive kitchen dining room measures approximately 24 x 16 and has a fireplace with woodburner, the kitchen is fitted with a range of fitted units including two Neff ovens, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher and American fridge freezer and is completed with a granite worktop. Off the dining area is a study, again with its period fireplace. A separate family room accesses the secondary staircase to the first floor. There is also a utility room with large coat and shoe cupboard and ground floor cloaks shower room.

To the first floor there are three double bedrooms, a single bedroom and family bathroom. The master has fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room and family bathroom. A beautifully presented cottage, stylishly improved and enlarged to provide a delightful family home.

Outside, the garden is on the eastern side back of the cottage with deep areas of lawn, central pathway and rockery pond with shrubs and plants. A large timber deck has access from the sitting rooms bi folding doors. Towards the bottom of the garden is a superb party room home office with light and power and next to it a large detached garage approximately 18 3 x 15 9. There is driveway parking for several cars, this is accessed via Abingworth Meadows taking the first right hand turn and the driveway will then be the first on your right.

Thakeham is a quintessential English village with pretty period cottages and homes together with a pub and church. The development of Abingworth Meadows has a village store and Cafe provide a hub for the village near the Cricket pitch and a village hall along with a vets. The larger village of Storrington situated at the foot of the South Downs and giving access to the South Downs National Park is just over two miles away and provides a good range of local shops and amenities including a Waitrose Store, library, health centre, dentists together with a wide variety of sports and social clubs. The nearest train station is at Billingshurst approximately 5 miles to the north with services to London Victoria and the coast. The larger centres of Horsham and Worthing are approximately 13 and 12 miles respectively. On the doorstep of Thakeham are a number of lovely walks to enjoy with your four legged friends.