An outstanding, beautifully presented, modern family home with extensive living space (approx. 3,235 sq ft) – well placed for access to a wide range of village amenities.
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bath/Shower Rooms
- 3 Reception Rooms
- Impressive 38`3 Family Room
- Double Garage
- South & West Facing Garden
- EPC Rating : C
- Council Tax Band : G
Description
Forming part of a select private development dating from 2013, this property has been beautifully enhanced by the present owners to create a wonderful, bright interior.
Particular features are the elegant living room, beautifully appointed kitchen/dining room leading out to a landscaped, south facing garden, principal bedroom suite plus 4 guest bedrooms and a splendid 38ft top floor family/games room.
Accommodation
Entrance Hall : A bright and attractive entrance with ceramic tiled flooring and glazed panels flanking the front door. Deep understairs cupboard housing a media hub with connections to all the main rooms.
Cloakroom : A white suite with WC, wash hand basin and cupboards under. Extractor fan and tiled floor.
Living Room : 18ft (5.5m) in length featuring an elegant central stone fireplace with gas coal effect fire. A handsome, light room with a southwesterly aspect and glazed double doors opening to a sun terrace onto the main garden.
Study : Outlook to the front and fitted with media connections.
Kitchen/Dining Room : 24’5 (7.5m) in length - this is a prime feature of the property – a superb, bright and spacious room with a nice south westerly aspect over the garden. Well arranged with an island unit to one end dividing the kitchen area from spacious dining and seating areas. Downlights and twin glazed double doors out to the garden.
Kitchen : A beautiful Paula Rosa kitchen with extensive granite work surfaces and AEG appliances. Island unit with a 5 ring gas hob and extractor hood above plus a range of storage cupboards. An impressive array of wall and floor units with double oven, built-in double fridge, freezer and dishwasher, sink unit and dry store cupboard.
Utility Room : Wall and floor units, granite work tops, sink and drainer, plumbing and space for a washing machine and dryer. Cupboard housing an ‘Ideal Logic’ gas fired boiler
Side window and inner door to the double garage.
First Floor
Landing : With downlights and an outlook to the front garden. Airing cupboard with a pressurized hot water tank and shelves.
Principal Bedroom Suite : Overlooking the front garden and beyond through a ‘Juliet’ balcony. Twin double wardrobes, dressing area, loft access and door to :
En-Suite Shower Room : Double shower cubicle with tiled walls. Wash hand basin and WC. Fitted shelves and cupboards, towel radiator, tiled floor and Velux window.
Bedroom 2 / Guest Bedroom : Enjoying fine views to the south over the garden to the Downs in the distance. Two double wardrobes with plenty of storage space. Side window and door to :
En-Suite Shower Room : Double shower cubicle with tiled walls. Wash hand basin with cupboards under. WC, towel radiator, downlights, tiled floor and obscured side window.
Bedroom 3 : Views southwest over the garden. Plenty of space for a wardrobe and/or cupboards.
Bedroom 4 : With a similar outlook and currently used as an office with media connections.
Bedroom 5 : Views to the front and featuring a sizeable freestanding wardrobe with extensive hanging and shelf space.
Family Bathroom : Panelled bath with shower attachment and tiled surround. Tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin with cupboards under and WC. Heated towel radiator, downlights and an obscured window.
Second Floor
Family/Games Room : 38’3 x 17’7 (11.6m x 5.4m) at maximum - an outstanding feature of this impressive property.
With windows on three sides and far reaching views to the Downs, the room spans the entire width of the property and provides excellent space for a wide range of activities – eg : hobbies, games/party room, cinema, gym, music or office space. Loft hatch and downlights.
Outside
Front Driveway : A well maintained block paved drive with space for 2/3 vehicles. Outside lighting and flanked by mature shrubs and flower beds. Side gate to the rear garden.
Integral Double Garage : 18’4 x 17’6 (5.6m x 5.3m) With a remote controlled up/over door, work/storage space to one side, power points and lighting. Inner door to the utility room and door to a side passage to the rear garden.
Rear (Main) Garden : Open to the south and west - a charming landscaped, mainly level garden - with a neat paved sun terrace leading onto a central lawn bordered by well stocked shrub beds and trees giving a pleasant backdrop and a good degree of seclusion. Portuguese Laurel trees provide an attractive rear screen to the garden, which also features a ‘Discovery’ apple tree, Morello cherry, rose beds, hydrangea and a wealth of shrubs. Small greenhouse and an attractive spherical water feature.
There are side passages to either side of the house – one leading to a side door into the garage and the other through a gate to the front garden.
Water tap, rainwater butt, garden shed, outside power points and lighting.
Drovers Lane Private Residents’ Association :
Annual Charge : Currently £350 per annum. Regular upkeep of the common parts.
Situation : There is a wide range of local village amenities including several supermarkets (incl Waitrose, Tesco & Sainsbury), a range of specialist shops, coffee shops, mainline station, a primary school within easy walking distance, a secondary school at Billingshurst, village hall, farmer’s markets, library, parish church, garage services, DIY store, gymnasium and wine merchants.
The area benefits from direct access to a wide range of countryside footpaths – some across the ‘Wild Brooks’ leading to the popular local RSPB at Wiggonholt, plus numerous cycle and bridle paths.
There is a wide range of local sporting & interest activities and clubs including tennis, golf, football, cricket, stoolball and squash, croquet, gliding, walking groups, village society, keep fit, table tennis and badminton.
The coast is approximately 15 miles away and there are mainline services from Pulborough Station (approx. 1 mile from Drover’s Lane) to Billingshurst, Horsham, Gatwick, London (Victoria – approximately 80 minutes), Chichester and the south coast.
Flood Risk : Ver low according to Gov.uk flood website. See Gov.uk website for more information.
Broadband : Superfast and standard available. Fibre to cabinet according to Ofcom website. Buyers are advised to check this information themselves if an essential point.
Mobile Phone : Good coverage O2, EE and Vodafone – Three poor according to Ofcom website. See Ofcom website for further details if an essential point for a purchase.
Note : DC/21/2321 Outline planning permission passed for the demolition of existing structures and recevelopment of the old nursery site for up to 170 dwellings, a countryside park, associated earthworks and infrastructure.
Covenants /rights etc : Contact the office for information especially if there are any particular requirements such as parking a commercial van. CJ 25/3/24
General
Services :Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired heating.
Local Authority :Horsham District Council : 01403 215100
Council Tax : Band G £3578.28
£850,000 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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Safeguarding your information
Important information regarding cybercrime. It has come to our attention that computer hackers are seeking to target property transactions to access funds. As we understand it, they will either hack a phone, tablet or PC, maybe by sending out a random email which mistakenly gets opened, or even whilst opening a website, which gives them access to that machine.
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.
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