An outstanding 5 bedroom ‘Wells Cottage’ – beautifully extended and presented. Leafy location with home office and heated s/pool. Wonderful garden, immense charm and character.
- 5 Bedrooms & 4 Bath/Shower Rms
- 3 Reception Rooms
- Country Style Kitchen
- Home Office & Swimming Pool
- Double Garage & Home Office
- Semi-Rural Location
- Excellent Charm and Character
- Council Tax Band : G
Description
Set in a delightful plot off a tree-lined lane on the edge of the village, this handsome period cottage offers a beautifully presented interior with a spacious ground floor including a 33ft drawing room, 17ft dining room and study. Surrounding the property is a beautiful, well screened and well -tended garden with a heated swimming pool, double garage and useful garden/home office.
The present owner has carefully enhanced this special property over many years whilst retaining the typical Wells Cottage features creating a and character.
Accommodation
Entrance Porch : A handsome, enclosed porch with a solid wood front door to:
Drawing Room : An impressive main living room 33ft in length with wonderful character and a southerly aspect over the garden. Ceiling beams, a local stone central fireplace and a bay window with window seat. This leads into the kitchen, rear hall and to :
Dining Room : Exposed ceiling beam and a nice outlook over the garden. Also useful as a study, sitting room or hobbies room.
Rear Hall : With a coat cupboard and further store cupboard.
Ground Floor Bedroom : Double aspect views to the garden.
Bathroom : Under floor heating, shower bath with screen, wash basin and WC. Heated towel rail, linen cupboard and part-tiled walls.
Study : Space for several desks, storage cupboard, airing cupboard and wall light points. Doors to the rear hall and :
Kitchen / Breakfast Room : Beautifully designed and well- appointed with an extensive range of shaker style wall and floor units - and enjoying fine views over the garden. A central feature is the Smeg electric range double oven with induction hob and 4 drawers. Sink unit, full height larder fridge, fitted dishwasher and an island unit with breakfast bar.
Utility Room : Plumbing and space for washing machinery. Space for a freezer and further storage.
Conservatory : Tiled floor and glazed doors to the rear garden.
Boiler Room : With a Worcester gas fired boiler and garden storage space.
Garden WC : WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and a water tap.
First Floor
Landing : Nice garden views, a loft hatch airing cupboard and storage cupboards.
Principal Bedroom : A beautiful room full of character with a charming outlook over the garden. There is a wall of wardrobe cupboards, door to :
En-Suite Bathroom : With under-floor heating, a shower cubicle, panelled bath, wash basin and WC. Heated towel rail, corner cupboard, tiled floor and part-tiled walls.
Bedroom 2 : With double aspect outlook, a wall of wardrobe cupboards and a glazed door to :
En-Suite Shower Room : Shower cubicle, wash basin with cupboard under and WC. Heated towel rail and tiled walls.
Bedroom 3 : Also enjoying some lovely garden views and fitted with an extensive range of wardrobe cupboards.
Bedroom 4 : Views to the rear garden and fitted with a wash basin, cupboard and under-eave shelves.
Shower Room : Corner shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Heated towel rail, part tiled walls and a cupboard with a hot water tank.
Outside
Front Driveway : Elegant iron gates open to a well- tended, gravelled drive with plenty of parking space and leading to :
Double Garage : With twin doors, a side door, part boarded loft, power points and lighting. To one side is an open wood storage shed.
Garden Office : To the rear there is a most useful garden office (19’4 x 9’2) with power points and lighting.
Swimming Pool & Summer House : Discreetly situated behind mature hedging there is a 24’ x 12’ swimming pool with a shallow end, paved surround and a summer house with a filtration system and an air-source heat pump.
Gardens and Grounds : The current owners have carefully cultivated this glorious garden over many years to create an easy to manage, mainly level garden surrounding the house – featuring neat areas of lawn, a pond, beautifully stocked shrub and flower beds – all screened by mature hedging, trees and close board fencing. Paved paths run round the house past a myriad of mature shrubs including azaleas, rhododendrons, pieris, japonica, camelias and roses. There is a garden shed with plenty of space for tools and machinery.
NB : Planning permission was granted (Ref : Horsham Distirct DC/07/2689) for a ‘stand-alone’ double garage
Situation : The property lies in a highly regarded tree lined lane on the edge of the village with a local inn, Kinsbrook vineyard, a village store and post office. West Chiltington is a pleasant rural village south of Billingshurst known for its leafy lanes and character houses including the famous ‘Wells There are a wide range of amenities and clubs including several popular villages stores and post offices,
churches, 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 Pulborough 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 local golf clubs, rugby, cricket, tennis, football and bowling.
Note: NB : Planning permission was granted (Ref Horsham Distirct DC/07/2689) for a ‘stand-alone’ double garage
Flood Risk: According to Gov.uk flood website there is a very low risk of flooding or surface water. Ground water is unlikely.
Broadband: According to Open Reach superfast fibre to cabinet available.
Mobile Phone: According to Ofcom website checker there is good indoor and outdoor coverage for O2, variable indoor and good outdoor for Vodafone and good outdoor for Three and EE.
Covenants : Please enquire with the agents for any information or with any specific queries which may affect a decision to buy.
CJ 5/10/25
General
Services
Mains water, drainage and gas fired heating.
Local Authority
Horsham District Council
Council Tax
Tax Band G - £3,859.27 – there is an improvement indicator for the property.
Tenure
£1,200,000 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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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 informati
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