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** Guide Price £600,000 £650,000 **
NO ONWARD CHAIN. A charming Grade II listed detached cottage full of charm and character with a beautiful south facing garden enjoying breathtaking views over the Pulborough Brooks, yet within easy reach of local shops, amenities and mainline railway station.


DESCRIPTION
Constructed in the 17th century with a later Victorian extension, the abundance of original features is clear the moment you step through the front door of this characterful home. These include beautiful oak beams, exposed oak flooring, open fireplaces, leaded light windows and Sussex latch solid oak doors throughout. Historically the cottage had a bridle path which lead to an 18th century limekiln and to the wooden bridge across the River Arun shown on Richard Budgen s map of Sussex, 1723. Later on, the property was used as a local tea room in circa 1903 and still retains a customer bell at the front door. In more detail the accommodation comprises

Inner Lobby with space for coats and shoe storage.
Cloakroom with w.c. and wash hand basin.
Sitting Room with feature brick fireplace housing multi fuel stove with deep recess to one side and a built in log store on the other side.
Snug Open fireplace with brick surround, lovely original French doors leading to the rear terrace, and a feature service hatch to the kitchen.
Kitchen Dining Room Sympathetically fitted with the period of the home in mind, comprising a range of wall and base units, central island, oak work surfaces over, cast iron sink unit with mixer tap, space and plumbing for appliances, and a gas electric Rangemaster. There is a further shoe storage area and side door leading to the rear garden.
Bathroom Suite comprising a free standing cast iron clawfoot bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash basin and low level w.c. Built in understairs cupboard.
Galleried Landing Study An impressive space comprising built in airing cupboard with hatch to loft space, further storage cupboard, and an external door with steps leading down to the front.
Principal Bedroom Brick fireplace with side recess featuring a wattle and daub display. This good sized double bedroom also has original solid oak floorboards, and a built in cupboard which has been converted into a fully tiled shower cubicle. Door to
Bedroom 3 Enjoying beautiful views across the Brooks to the South Downs in the distance. Wash hand basin.
Bedroom 2 A bright and airy room also enjoying the breathtaking views, beautifully decorated and featuring a range of built in wardrobes with sliding doors, hanging rails, drawers and cupboards. Further built in chest of drawers and feature sink unit with pretty mosaic tiled splashback.

OUTSIDE
To the front is an area of walled paved garden with steps leading down to the front door, and steps leading up to the first floor. Side access gate leads to the rear garden where there is a wonderful old garden shed with doors either side. Adjacent to the snug is an Indian stone terrace with an electronically operated awning, which takes full advantage of the sunny south facing aspect. There is a further terrace which enjoys the evening sun, and decked terrace further down the garden. The remainder is laid to lawn with shrub borders, a summerhouse garden shed, and a further summerhouse with power and light connected. This building lends itself to a variety of uses such as a games room, hobbies room or a home office. There is also a playhouse and the garden backs onto the Pulborough Brooks enjoying countryside views to the South Downs in the distance.

AMENITIES
Local Pulborough with a range of local shops, public houses, a coffee shop, restaurants, takeaways, 2 supermarkets, mainline railway station, a medical centre, library and primary school.
Towns and Cities Horsham approximately 15.5 miles Chichester approximately 17 miles , Guildford approximately 23.1 miles , Crawley approximately 21.3 miles , London approximately 45 miles .
Transport Pulborough station with services to London Victoria. A24 and A23 to London, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network.
Schools Schools include St Marys Church of England Primary, West Chiltington Primary, Storrington Primary, The Weald School and Steyning Grammar School.
Leisure Pulborough Wild Brooks, RSPB Nature Reserve and South Downs National Park are nearby where beautiful countryside walks can be enjoyed. Cross county schooling course at Coombelands Equestrian at Pulborough, horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell. Golf at The West Sussex course at Pulborough, the Festival of Speed at Goodwood, and theatres at Horsham, Guildford and Chichester."