House For Sale £499,900
The Location
Thakeham is a semi-rural area to the north of Storrington, the quaint old village centre being about a mile away with its pretty cottages, picturesque parish church and the ancient White Lion Inn; known for its hospitality and good food. Furze Common Road has been resurfaced and contains a mixture of mature properties, this part having the larger semi-detached homes, most of which have been changed and enlarged over the years. Within a short walk at Abingworth Meadows is the new Village Hall, cricket pitch and football ground, together with Meadow Stores, the recently opened shop handy for groceries, artisan bread, general supplies, cakes and coffee. The Meadow Hall Veterinary practice is there as well. Within a short drive is the lively village of Storrington, set against the stunning backdrop of the South Downs National Park and containing banks, coffee shops, restaurants and takeaways.
Community amenities there include the Post Office, Library, a Waitrose store (John Lewis collection point) and Costa; as well as Lloyds and Boots chemists.
Further east at Ashington is the M&S shop and petrol station, take-aways and a Co-op convenience store. Leisure Centres are at Storrington, Steyning and Billingshurst.
The A272 and A24 are easily accessible with links to major road networks. Gatwick airport is about 40 minutes by car.
Top High Street shopping names will be found in the larger centres of Horsham (about 8 miles to the north), Brighton and Chichester. All host theatre productions, plus a variety of cultural events and exhibitions when social distancing allows.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf at West Sussex and Slinfold Golf Clubs. Horse racing and the renowned Festival of Speed & Revival events take place at Goodwood, with show jumping at Hickstead and sailing out of Chichester and Littlehampton harbours. Miles of footpaths and bridle paths cross the beautiful local countryside, perfect for runners and walkers. Schools in both the state and private sector include Steyning Grammar (with the former Thakeham First School), The Weald, Windlesham House School, Lancing College, Christ's Hospital and Hurstpierpoint.
The Property
Originating from the 1930's and in common with many neighbouring houses, Holly Cottage has been significantly extended and updated over the years and offers excellent family accommodation with four bedrooms (three large doubles) and two bath/shower rooms. Bedroom 4 could be used as a Study/Home Office. Providing an impressive 1,426 sq ft of accommodation, the interior is bigger than many later built detached homes, with large, light rooms and a great family dining room and kitchen that is the hub of the house - this has a utility room and cloakroom at the rear. The 21 x 15' double aspect living room is impressive, featuring a brick fireplace and woodburning stove - an alcove is big enough for a piano and patio doors open onto the rear terrace and gardens. Upstairs, there's a shower room as well as a family bathroom. A gas heating system (combi boiler & radiators) and modern double glazing (timber not PVC) make for a warm and welcoming home.
Holly Cottage stands in an extra-wide plot, providing an attractively matured rear garden with shrubs and young trees giving natural privacy. There's even more space to the side of the house for a garage or another room, subject to consents. The front area is attractively landscaped, with gravelled parking for 3 cars.
We'd like to tell you more, but why not book an early personal viewing to avoid disappointment.
Thakeham is a semi-rural area to the north of Storrington, the quaint old village centre being about a mile away with its pretty cottages, picturesque parish church and the ancient White Lion Inn; known for its hospitality and good food. Furze Common Road has been resurfaced and contains a mixture of mature properties, this part having the larger semi-detached homes, most of which have been changed and enlarged over the years. Within a short walk at Abingworth Meadows is the new Village Hall, cricket pitch and football ground, together with Meadow Stores, the recently opened shop handy for groceries, artisan bread, general supplies, cakes and coffee. The Meadow Hall Veterinary practice is there as well. Within a short drive is the lively village of Storrington, set against the stunning backdrop of the South Downs National Park and containing banks, coffee shops, restaurants and takeaways.
Community amenities there include the Post Office, Library, a Waitrose store (John Lewis collection point) and Costa; as well as Lloyds and Boots chemists.
Further east at Ashington is the M&S shop and petrol station, take-aways and a Co-op convenience store. Leisure Centres are at Storrington, Steyning and Billingshurst.
The A272 and A24 are easily accessible with links to major road networks. Gatwick airport is about 40 minutes by car.
Top High Street shopping names will be found in the larger centres of Horsham (about 8 miles to the north), Brighton and Chichester. All host theatre productions, plus a variety of cultural events and exhibitions when social distancing allows.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf at West Sussex and Slinfold Golf Clubs. Horse racing and the renowned Festival of Speed & Revival events take place at Goodwood, with show jumping at Hickstead and sailing out of Chichester and Littlehampton harbours. Miles of footpaths and bridle paths cross the beautiful local countryside, perfect for runners and walkers. Schools in both the state and private sector include Steyning Grammar (with the former Thakeham First School), The Weald, Windlesham House School, Lancing College, Christ's Hospital and Hurstpierpoint.
The Property
Originating from the 1930's and in common with many neighbouring houses, Holly Cottage has been significantly extended and updated over the years and offers excellent family accommodation with four bedrooms (three large doubles) and two bath/shower rooms. Bedroom 4 could be used as a Study/Home Office. Providing an impressive 1,426 sq ft of accommodation, the interior is bigger than many later built detached homes, with large, light rooms and a great family dining room and kitchen that is the hub of the house - this has a utility room and cloakroom at the rear. The 21 x 15' double aspect living room is impressive, featuring a brick fireplace and woodburning stove - an alcove is big enough for a piano and patio doors open onto the rear terrace and gardens. Upstairs, there's a shower room as well as a family bathroom. A gas heating system (combi boiler & radiators) and modern double glazing (timber not PVC) make for a warm and welcoming home.
Holly Cottage stands in an extra-wide plot, providing an attractively matured rear garden with shrubs and young trees giving natural privacy. There's even more space to the side of the house for a garage or another room, subject to consents. The front area is attractively landscaped, with gravelled parking for 3 cars.
We'd like to tell you more, but why not book an early personal viewing to avoid disappointment.
