6 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- A stunning thatched cottage
- Detached oak frame annexe
- Lovely semi-rural setting
- Fabulous characterful living spaces with period features
- Beautiful established gardens and oak framed car barn
- EPC Rating = E
Description
The Old Thatch is a wonderful cottage offering period living in a charming semi-rural setting conveniently placed for exploring the South Downs.
The property has a welcoming entrance hall which leads through to the living spaces and a well equipped kitchen/breakfast room with electric Aga and integrated appliances and a stable door providing access to the gardens. The dining room has a lovely open range providing a focal point and the drawing room has a stone fireplace and an adjoining study. A sitting room with an open fireplace and French doors to the garden is another lovely reception to relax and the ground floor accommodation is completed by a bathroom with separate shower.
The first floor can be accessed via three staircases – the principal suite has built in wardrobes and an en suite with roll top bath and power shower. The remaining four bedrooms have pleasing aspects over the gardens, one with a built in cupboards.
Outside the gardens are a particular feature of the property. Secluded yet affording much light on to the south facing entertaining terrace with additional terraces facing east to enjoy breakfast or the west facing patio for al fresco dining. Well stocked borders complement the lovely lawns and offer colour and interest all year round. A summer house at the rear is a perfect retreat and a recent addition is a superb Border Oak detached timber framed annex. Exceptionally presented, this open plan space as a newly fitted kitchen, vaulted reception space and bedroom area together with a shower and utility room. Perfect for guests or visitors to enjoy the surrounding countryside. Parking is plentiful and there is a car barn with additional storage.
Location
Old Thatch is located on the edge of Thakeham in a rural setting yet close to both West Chiltington and Storrington for amenities.
Storrington provides a good range of local shopping including a Waitrose supermarket, cafes, restaurants, pubs and a selection of speciality shops and services. Two larger and well known supermarkets are to be found in Pulborough where there is also a main line station offering a regular service to London with journey times from 72 minutes.
From Pulborough there are also direct rail links to Gatwick. More extensive shopping, leisure and cultural amenities may be found in Chichester and Horsham. Road communications are good with the main A24 and A29 trunk routes providing the north-south link for London and the M25. There is a choice of good schools within reach including Windlesham House, Dorset House, Great Ballard, Seaford College, Hurstpierpoint College and Slindon College among others.
Recreational opportunities include golf at a number of clubs within easy reach including West Sussex, polo at Cowdray Park, racing and flying at Goodwood, gliding in Storrington and sailing at Chichester. In addition the RSPB centre at Pulborough Wild Brooks is a superb venue for birdwatching or simply walking the woods and wetlands. The area benefits from a network of footpaths and bridleways linking you into the nearby South Downs National Park. All distances and journey times are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,226 sq ft
Acreage: 0.23 Acres
Directions
Directions: What3words - ///timed.slimming.elbowed
Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electric. Oil fired central heating and private drainage (sewage treatment plant).
Council tax band for the main house (G), and for the annex (A).
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