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- Last updated: Thursday, 25 October
- Adoos Reference: 869872
- Location:
West Sussex
Description
A rare and unique opportunity to acquire an unspoiled secluded individual detached bungalow situated in a picturesque village conservation area on an impressive landscaped garden plot, adjoining farm land to the south, with uninterrupted views of the South Downs. Property: ‘Merlin’ is a detached bungalow situated on a south facing garden plot with extensive views of the South Downs. The property was built in the late 1920s, although a brick built outbuilding (the original potting shed on the site) dates from 1917. Both bungalow and outbuilding are colourwashed under a tiled roof and are in an elevated position to the south side of ‘The Street’. It is approached through double wrought iron gates up its own gravel drive to a large graveled parking area across the front of the bungalow, with space for 6-8 cars easily. Hall/Reception Area: Hardwood paneled front door leads into a large hall/reception area. Main area 12ft x 9ft, plus 6ft 6in x 3ft 3in. 2 telephone points (2 lines), 6 power outlets, and a large hatch to loft space with ladder. Sitting Room: This room is entered through a hardwood 15 pane glass door. The room is 24ft x 12ft with bay window recess of 6ft x 2ft. 2 south facing windows have views over the rear gardens to the South Downs beyond. Exposed ceiling beams and upright timbers, 2 telephone points, and 7 power outlets, tv/sat outlets, night storage heater, and a range of bookshelves (which may be removed or stay as required). Dining Room: 13ft 5in x 10ft, with double glazed diamond pane bay window in hardwood frame overlooking front gravel drive parking area and large garden. Exposed ceiling beams, power points, hardwood 15 pain glass panel doors from hallway and kitchen. Night storage heater, and high level borrowed light window to sitting room. Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 24ft 6in x 9ft 1in, reducing to 7ft 10in. This room is light and airy, and has views to the north over the front driveway and large garden, south over the back garden, and east. Double glazed diamond pane window in hardwood frame in kitchen, and secondary glazing in breakfast room. The kitchen, which has just been newly fitted, has a range of oak fronted units, 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer taps, Neff double oven, 4 ring hob unit, all stainless steel. These are set in tiled worktops with a range of cupboards, drawer units and shelving end units with matching high level oak and glass fronted cupboards and shelving units. Lighting in glass units fitted with internal display and worktop down lighting. Over the hob is a copper canopy with lighting and extractor fan, the Neff double oven has a cupboard above and a drawer unit below all in matching oak. The ceiling has exposed beams with recessed spotlights. Laminate flooring and half tiled walls, tv/sat outlets, telephone points, and many power points. Space for Aga cooker and boiler in arched alcove (this Aga unit may be removed or stay as required). Hatch for roof space/storage. Hardwood half glazed stable door to covered side passageway. Bedroom 1: 12ft x 16ft 5in, into bay with double glazed diamond pane bay window in hardwood frame overlooking the rear garden. Power points, tv/sat outlet, night storage heater. Bedroom 2: 12ft x 8ft 10in, plus recess. Double glazed diamond pane window in hardwood frame overlooking west side graveled area. Exposed beams, power points, tv/sat outlet, night storage heater. Bathroom: 8ft 3in x 6ft, newly renovated, colour suite, comprising of tiled paneled bath, built in vanity unit, in matching tile surround with large double cupboard under (both bath and vanity basin are high quality cast iron), matching low level wc with wooden seat, all round tiling to half height, with wooden dado rail, 2 large wall mirrors, 2 small corner shelves, heated towel rail, double glazed diamond pane window unit in hardwood frame. Outside (Gardens and Various Outbuildings): Front: The property is located on the southern side of ‘The Street’, through a pair of wrought iron gates on brick pillars, up a gravel driveway flanked either side by banks filled with plants and shrubs, and a beech hedge on the eastern boundary. The drive opens out to a large gravel parking/turning area, with York stone walling across the front of the bungalow. The large front garden is approached up York stone steps. Front Garden and West Side Outbuildings: The front lawn has evergreen hedging (not leylandii) around its boundary, with shrubs, conifer’s, weeping willow, magnolias, and pampas grasses, plus a seat. The front lawn leads on to a gravel area to the west of the property through double iron gates passing a large (30ft 4in x 10ft 6in) purpose built, shiplack clad, timber outbuilding. This building has insulated double walls, and double thickness plasterboard throughout, for use as an office/store. It is connected via underground cabling for power (its own fuse box), internal/external lighting, many power points, tv/sat outlets, 2 telephone points (2 lines), 2 large work benches measuring () in total, and the rest is shelved throughout with spur fittings and solid wood shelving. 2 hatches to roof space. On the end of this is a store (10ft 6in x 8ft) with double doors, ideals for tools, saw bench, etc. Includes double power point (rcd safety circuit) and lighting. The whole of this building is finished in the same colourwash/double glazed diamond pane windows in hardwood frames, and doors to match the rest of the property. Rear Garden: To the south of the property is a large mature rear garden which has been landscaped with gravel pathways, rockerys, flowerbeds, raised fruit beds, a formal garden, raised seating areas, pond, shrubs, shaped evergreens, apple/cherry trees, large Japanese willow, and areas of lawn, all set in a private secluded garden. The boundaries on either side are of slow growing mature evergreen hedges. The garden’s southern boundary has shrubs, beech hedging, and privet hedging, affording panoramic views of the South Downs. Large Timber Shed: Bottom left hand corner of the garden is a large 9ft x 14ft bespoke built timber building on a brick built plinth, with double doors, internal/external lighting, and double rcd safety circuit power point. East Side Outbuildings and Greenhouse: On the eastern side of the property is a large greenhouse (12ft 3in x 10ft 4in) made of half brick walls and aluminium construction, with interior lighting. This is built on the end of a substantial brick built outbuilding with cavity walls, double glazed diamond pane units in hardwood frames, and suspended floors. This is divided into two rooms: 19ft x 9ft and 9ft 6in x 9ft. Currently in use as an office and store. Each has internal/external lighting, many power points, night storage heaters, and shelved throughout with spur fittings and solid wood shelving. The larger room includes its own fuse box, 2 telephone points (2 lines), tv/sat outlets, and large work benches. The smaller room has access to roof space which is fully boarded for storage. The outbuilding has a roof overhang along its length, and the building is joined to the bungalow by a roof spanning the area to the back door. Access to this roof either via the breakfast room or outbuilding. Misc: All new double glazing diamond pane units are of high quality metal construction set in hardwood frames. The property has been recently decorated, and includes new curtains, light fittings, and mostly new carpets. Currently the property is fitted with a twin circuit security light system, and a 3 camera observation/security system, which can be accessed from all tv outlets in the bungalow and outbuildings. This can be removed or stay as required. Underground conduit ducting has been fitted in the front garden, driveway, and rear gardens for use with both electric and water if required. The building presently has 2 bedrooms, however there is scope for extending the footprint of the bungalow to include a garage and/or adding rooms in the roof. The property could also be put back to having 3 bedrooms without changing its current size therefore minimal work. Planning consent has been given for both extensions and new buildings in the vacinity to date without any problems. Area: The small village of Thakeham is situated approximately 2½ miles North of Storrington where a range of facilities can be found including library, schools, shops, sports centre, etc. Larger shopping centres and superstores can be found both at Worthing (12 miles south), and Horsham (10 miles north). The nearest railway station is Pulborough (5 miles west) with direct lines to London and South Coast. Both sport and social amenities are available in the local area which include golf courses, tennis, squash, gliding at Parham, light aircraft at Goodwood, sailing at Chichester and Littlehampton harbours, access to south downs (South Downs Way) and miles of open countryside. A floor plan is available on request via e-mail.
Price. £599000.00