Beautifully presented, detached Grade II Listed cottage in the heart of the old village with view of the church – immense charm and character with a wealth of period features.

- 3 Bedrooms and 3 Reception Rooms

- Vaulted Kitchen with Snug

- Period Features and Exposed Beams

- Charm and Character

- Garage and Drive

- Old Village Conservation Area

- Grade II Listed / Conservation Area

- Council Tax Band - G

Description

Pleasantly located opposite the church in the old village of West Chiltington, this delightful detached Grade II Listed cottage boasts immense charm and character with a wealth of period features and views of the church. Sympathetically restored and updated in the past, this handsome cottage boasts stone elevations with versatile accommodation including 3 reception rooms and a superb vaulted kitchen with snug. Believed to date from 15th century, the property is beautifully presented and conveniently located for church, pub, primary school, village hall and glorious walks.

Accommodation

Steps up to front door opening into :

Reception Hall : Flagged floor with radiator with cover, exposed beams, stairs to first floor and door with stairs to cellar.

Snug / Study : Delightful, cosy reception room with outlook towards the churchyard and church. Fireplace with attractive surround, radiator and exposed timbers.

Sitting Room : Charming formal reception room with impressive wide inglenook fireplace with slate tiled hearth with brick canopy and oak beam, dual aspect with outlook to the lane and churchyard. Radiator, storage cupboard and wall light points. Exposed timbers.

Cellar : Steps down to a good sized cellar ideal for storage. Restricted head height.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room/Snug :

Wonderful entertaining space with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams

Breakfast Room/ Snug Area : Lovely vaulted space with exposed beams and fitted with wooden dresser unit with pull out baskets and shelves. Radiator and slate tiled floor with stable door to garden. Ideal as breakfast room or snug with sofa and chairs

Kitchen Area : Attractive range of painted wood kitchen units in a Shaker style incorporating drawers with space for dishwasher and fridge. Range cooker with 5 ring gas hob and double oven, range of solid wood work surfaces with sink unit, cooker hood and tiled slate floor. Through to:

Lobby : Door to outside, space for coats and boots, radiator and loft hatch.

Dining Room / Music Room : A useful reception room with potential as formal dining room, music room, second sitting room or family room. Brick fireplace, wood floor, outlook to churchyard, exposed wall and ceiling beams, deep recess and storage cupboard. Radiator and wall light points.

First Floor: Window providing natural light, exposed beams, vaulted ceiling and double wardrobe cupboard. There is a low crossbeam in one place restricting head height.

Bedroom 3 : Vaulted bedroom with a view of the church. Exposed beams, recess for wardrobes, radiator and light point.

Bedroom 2 : Spacious double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and beams featuring a mezzanine high level area for storage with uplighting. Wood flooring, view towards church and churchyard and radiator.

Bathroom : Space saving bath with shower attachment , WC and wash hand basin. Engineered oak flooring, storage cupboards, radiator and heated towel rail, exposed timbers.

Bedroom 1 : Striking double bedroom with fireplace and chimney breast, exposed timbers with vaulted ceiling. Radiator, decorative wall panel and through to:

En-suite Shower Room : Shower enclosure, vanity with wash hand basin and steps down to WC. Chrome ladder radiator, exposed beams and tiled floor.

Outside

Garage : Single garage (reduced length) with up and over door.

Parking : There is a driveway off the lane with parking off which is space for bins and a gate to the rear.

Garden : The garden lies to the rear of the cottage and features a rear paved sun terrace bordered by a raised well

stocked bed with steps up to a shaped formal lawn. The lawn is bordered by deep beds planted with numerous shrubs and flowers and is well screened for privacy. There is lovely view from the back of the garden to the church past the cottage.

Utility Room : Off the back of the cottage is useful utility with gas fired boiler and spaces for washing machine and freezer.

Situation : The property occupies a superb slightly elevated plot opposite the church in the heart of the old village within several hundred yards of the pub and primary school.

West Chiltington is a pleasant rural village south of Billingshurst known for its leafy lanes and character houses including the famous ‘Wells Cottages’ built in the early 20th century. There are a wide range of amenities and clubs including a popular village store and post office, church, a thriving village hall (which hosts a myriad of activities including film shows, plays, music, keep fit and craft skills).

More comprehensive shopping is available locally at Pulb0rough and Storrington – including Tesco, Sainsbury and Waitrose stores. London (Victoria station) is approximately 80 minutes by rail from Pulborough station and the coast is approximately 15 miles to the south via Arundel and Chichester.

Sporting facilities include several local golf clubs, rugby, cricket, tennis, football and bowling. There are many

glorious walks nearby through countryside and vineyards nearby with Kinsbrook offering a restaurant, café and shop.

Flood Risk: According to Gov.uk website there is a very low risk of yearly flooding from rivers, seas or surface water. It is not in ahigh risk alert area for groundwater.

Broadband: According to Open Reach there is standard and superfast fibre to cabinet up to 76mbps – they are building full fibre in the area in the next year according to open reach.

Mobile Phone: According to Ofcom website checker there is good outdoor coverage for EE and O2 and variable for Three and Vodafone.

Covenants : Please inquire with the agents with any specific queries on any covenants that might affect a decision to buy.

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General

Services

Mains water, gas and electricity with mains drainage and gas fired heating

Local Authority

Horsham District Council

Council Tax

Tax Band G £4,046.15

Tenure

£775,000 Freehold

Disclaimer

Comyn and James would like to inform all prospective purchasers that these sale details have been prepared in good faith for a fair overall view of the property only and do not constitute part of an offer or a contract. All descriptions of dimensions and areas, reference to condition, permissions, covenants and boundaries are given as a guide and must not be relied on as a statement of fact. No person in the employment of Comyn and James LLP has authority to make any representation or warranty in relation to the property as we have not carried out a structural survey or tested services, appliances, or fittings. Photographs and floor plans show only certain aspects of the property at the time they were taken and it should not be assumed that the property remains exactly as it is shown. There may be a small discrepancy between measurements shown on the floorplan due to Niche metric conversion. Prospective purchasers should make specific enquiries concerning any matters of particular importance affecting a decision to view or purchase the property and are strongly advised to contact the office regarding the availability of the property before undertaking any journeys and incurring any abortive costs.

Note : Comyn and James wish to point out that the google map marker and street scene may not show the exact location correctly as it will usually show the centre of the property’s post code. Every effort has been made to try to ensure that the marker is in the correct place wherever possible. Comyn and James would also point out that Google maps are frequently out of date and do not show the true surroundings. If this is an important factor in a decision to view or purchase then please contact this office for further information and confirmation of the setting.

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The reason for us mentioning this is to you is to alert you that once they have gained access, they can monitor email correspondence, without you knowing, throughout a transaction. Then, at a relevant point, e.g. just before exchange of contracts, they can send an email to a client mirroring that of their solicitor asking for funds to be transferred to a certain bank account. That money then, of course, disappears.

Fortunately, we have not had such an instance but, feel it important to highlight the fact that if you do receive an email requesting funds, it is worth double checking with the person concerned by phone that it is genuine and the bank details are correct, before sending money. This could, of course, affect other areas of finance beyond property. Many solicitors are starting to highlight this point now, but for safety, we would urge you to be vigilant and check before sending money or passing on any personal details regarding any bank or credit card information.