Price Guide £825,000

A rarely available, sympathetically restored period home offering extensive accommodation over 3000 sq ft set in grounds of about a third of an acre with permission for further accommodation situated on the outskirts of this popular village overlooki

* Entrance Hall * Reception Hall * Cloakroom * Two Impressive Reception Rooms *
* Kitchen/Breakfast Room * Utility Room * Principal Bedroom with Dressing Area and En-suite Bathroom *4/5 Further Bedrooms * Authentic Victorian Bathroom *
* Further Family Bathroom * Under Floor Heating * Double Glazing * Cavity Wall Insulation *
* Network cabling throughout * Original Bell System * Garage * Parking * Mature Garden *

About property

The ground floor is approached through a large airy double glazed entrance hall comprises a spacious traditionally tiled floor reception hall, two large reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room and two cloakrooms. All rooms have 13ft ceilings, feature period style ornate cornicing and underfloor heating with individual room thermostats. The reception rooms boast period working marble open fireplaces. The kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted with solid mahogany freestanding units and cupboards to reflect the period in which the property was built. A wide staircase leads to a galleried landing. The principal bedroom has a dressing area leading to an en-suite with bath and separate double shower. There are two other large double bedrooms on this floor and a bathroom with original Victorian fittings. A further staircase leads to the second floor landing. Bedroom three could be easily divided into two rooms as there are front and rear aspects. Adjoining is a further double bedroom and bathroom. Alternatively, this area could be utilised as a suite.

The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises: - Front door into:-

ENTRANCE HALL 16’6” x 5’6” (5.03 x 1.68M)
Some original mosaic quarry tiled floor. Ample space for cloaks storage space. Front door into:

RECEPTION HALL
Wide, original staircase rising to the first floor, ceramic tiled floor, central heating thermostat, telephone point, inset ceiling spot lights.

CLOAKROOM
Restored closet with high level cistern with complimenting basin and Victorian style mixer taps, inset ceiling spot lights.

DRAWING ROOM 16’9” x 15’1” (5.11 x 4.61M)
Feature brick fireplace with ornate marble surround, ornate coving and ceiling rose, inset ceiling spot lights with dimmer switch control. Tiled floor, double glazed window with views over front garden and across farmland.

DINING ROOM 17’3” x 15’ (5.26 x 4.56M)
Feature brick fireplace with ornate marble surround, coving and ceiling rose. Tiled floor, inset ceiling spot lights. Views over garden and farmland.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 30’6” x 12’1” (9.29 x 3.68M)
An impressive room divided by a chimney with multi-fuel burning stove, rewired original bell system, free standing mahogany units and cupboards.

UTILITY ROOM 13’7” x 8’ (4.14 x 2.43M)
With stable door to outside. Inset butler sink with solid wood drainer and worktop. Plumbing for washing machine, oil fired boiler and twin ‘Mega flow’ tank supplying domestic hot water, central heating and under floor heating. Access to loft storage area, tiled floor.

Stairs rising to;
FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
With staircase to second floor, ornate coving, stripped original floorboards, views.

MASTER BEDROOM 16’10” x 15’1” (5.14 x 4.60M)
Wood stripped floor, ornate fireplace, part double glazed windows with far reaching views. Wired television/telephone/computer network, inset ceiling spot lights with dimmer switch control.

DRESSING AREA 10’8” x 6’5” (3.25 x 1.96M)
Stripped wood floor, inset ceiling spot lights.

ENSUITE BATHROOM
White suite of panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, double shower, pedestal wash basin. Ornate original fireplace, tiled floor, part tiled walls, inset ceiling spot lights.

BEDROOM 2 17’3” x 15’1” (5.26 x 4.60M)
Ornate original fireplace, ornate coving and inset ceiling spot lights, wood floor, part double glazed windows with far reaching views.

BEDROOM 5 10’9” x 8’10” (3.27 x 2.69M)
Ornate original fireplace, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Large cupboard having control centre for electricity meters and under floor heating control.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Original Victorian bath with Victorian style brass mixer tap and shower attachment and complimenting stone vanity basin, low level WC, inset ceiling spot light, tiled floor, ornate coving.

Stairs rising to;
SECOND FLOOR

LANDING
Access to large loft area, double glazed window with far reaching views, heating thermostat, inset ceiling spot light.

BEDROOM 3 27’2” x 15’1” (8.27 x 4.60M)
Double aspect room, double glazed windows with far reaching views. Inset ceiling spot lights, wood floor, and access to under eaves storage area. This room could be easily divided into two.

BEDROOM 4 21’1” x 15’5” (6.43 x 4.70M) Maximum measurements
Double aspect room with double glazed windows with far reaching views, stripped floor.

BATHROOM
White suite of tiled panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, pedestal wash basin and WC, double glazed window, tiled floor.

Outside

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The house enjoys a good sized garden of approximately 1/3 acre mostly laid to lawn with flower beds and mature trees and shrubs. The rear garden features a large gravel seating area.

OUTBUILDINGS
There is a detached single garage to the rear which is approached via a gravel driveway. There is parking for numerous vehicles. A large outbuilding to the rear (approximately 18’ x 11’) is in need of complete restoration but has scope for a variety of alternative uses.
Permission has been granted to rebuild the outbuilding to provide ancillary accommodation, complimented by permission to rebuild the DETACHED GARAGE and car lift within the rear to be installed providing garaging for 3 cars (Please ask for further information).

HOME INFORMATION PACK
When complete, the full Home Information Pack will be available for viewing in our office; below is a summary of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
The Energy Efficiency Rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of the property. The higher the rating the more energy efficient the property is and the lower the fuel bills are likely to be. The environment impact rating is a measure of the properties impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO) emissions. The higher the rating the less impact on the environment

Local Information

The property is in a delightful rural location in the much sought after village of Fittleworth. It has spectacular views over farmland towards the South Downs. A very picturesque village, Fittleworth is well equipped with modern amenities including a community centre, primary school, post office, general stores and garage. Its public house, the Swan, is a 14th Century Coaching Inn for generations the haunt of artists. Pulborough, 3m distant, offers full range of services including direct railway links to London (Victoria & London Bridge – 1hr 15mins), Gatwick Airport and the south coast, two Express Supermarkets and other independent shops. Local attractions include Arundel Castle, Petworth House, Goodwood House, Parham House, and Amberley Working Museum. The sea is within easy reach, as is Chichester, which offers a wide range of shopping and recreational facilities including many of the leading multiples and the world renowned Festival Theatre and Multiplex cinema

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with Rosewarnes Estate Agents, Tel. Petworth (01798) 344134


IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. These particulars are set out for the interested parties and purchasers as a guideline only. They are intended to give a fair description but not to constitute part of an offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, distances, orientations and other statements/facts are given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of facts.
3. The floor plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.
4. The property including services are believed to be in good working order, however, nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise nor that any services are in good working order. Interested applicants are advised to make their own enquiries and investigations before finalising their offer to purchase.
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6. Any area measurements or distances referred to herein are approximate only.
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