House For Sale £1,000,000
An impressive detached Grade II Listed converted chapel of flint construction with attractive stone mullion windows, believed to originate from the 13th Century and the oldest in Bilsham, with the benefit of a beautiful recently converted one bedroom, two storey annexe. This wonderful property sits centrally on a plot of approximately 1/3 acre, set in a quiet rural area surrounded by open farmland and is on a pretty no through lane.
The accommodation is presented in good order throughout and comprises double aspect entrance hall with oak staircase to first floor, ornate radiators, wooden flooring, storage cupboard, boiler room housing Worcester boiler and hot water cylinder with door leading through to the ground floor cloakroom with high level cistern WC and hand wash basin. There is an impressive L-shaped triple aspect sitting/dining room with feature fireplace and inset woodburner, wooden flooring, ornate radiators, arch doorway leading through to the elegant orangery with tiled flooring and double doors leading out to the landscaped rear gardens. A kitchen/breakfast room with a range of base units, butler sink, granite worktops, space and plumbing for dishwasher, double oven, gas hob, tiled flooring, part timber panelling with a built-in bench seat completes the ground floor accommodation. The first floor accommodation provides a landing with access to the loft space, linen and storage cupboards, a main double aspect bedroom with impressive original stone window with views of the garden, built in wardrobes, a walk-in storage cupboard and a well-appointed bathroom with roll top bath, pedestal hand wash basin, low level WC and heated towel rail/radiator. There are two further double bedrooms both with built-in wardrobes, and a separate shower room with matching low level WC and hand wash basin, walk-in shower and heated towel rail/radiator. Outside there is an impressive detached oak-framed outbuilding which has been partially converted into a wonderful annexe with stable door leading to a kitchen/living area with kitchenette comprising storage cupboards, worktops with stainless steel sink and drainer, electric oven and hob with extractor hood. A metal spiral staircase leading to a large double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom comprising roll top bath, low level WC, vanity unit with inset sink and heated towel rail/radiator. To the front of this outbuilding there is a covered store with a door leading through to a separate utility room with space and plumbing for washing machine and separate tumble dryer and independent hot water system for the annexe. There is also a pair of timber doors leading to an enclosed store. This wonderful building has been beautifully crafted and each beam having a unique Roman numeral. It also offers potential for further conversion subject to any necessary consents.
The property is approached via a five bar timber gate leading to a generous gravelled area which provides ample parking for several vehicles, an area of lawn and an orchard with various trees including fig, walnut, apple and pear. A stunning bay tree sits on the approach to the covered walkway that leads to the front door and there is a patio area leading onto a more formal lawn area with flower and shrub borders to the front of the chapel, which is enclosed by a dwarf flint wall. To the rear of the property there are various patio terraces and a raised lawn area enclosed by mature hedging offer privacy and seclusion. There is a wonderful outdoor entertaining area with patio housing a hot tub heated by wood or electric and an oak framed covered barbeque area with light and water and a covered wood store at the rear. A timber shed and raised vegetable patch completes the outside.
The Chapel occupies a prime, private position in a secluded lane on the edge of the hamlet of Bilsham. The town of Arundel and the cathedral city of Chichester are both within easy reach providing further amenities and a wide array of boutique shops; with Chichester being home to the nationally renowned Festival Theatre. There is a gym, indoor swimming pool and spa at Baillifscourt, Climping. Numerous sporting and recreational activities in the area include horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, Polo at Cowdray Park, several golf courses, a private country club at Goodwood with modern gym and indoor swimming pool and sailing at Littlehampton and Chichester harbours. The beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park to the north provides many opportunities for walking, riding or mountain biking. The Pig, hotel and restaurant at Madehurst can be also be found up on the Downs.
The area is well served with a number of good state and private schools which include Bishop Luffa, Slindon College, Westbourne House, Dorset House, Seaford College, Hurstpierpoint and Windlesham.
The nearby train station at Barnham provides regular services along the coast and to London.
The accommodation is presented in good order throughout and comprises double aspect entrance hall with oak staircase to first floor, ornate radiators, wooden flooring, storage cupboard, boiler room housing Worcester boiler and hot water cylinder with door leading through to the ground floor cloakroom with high level cistern WC and hand wash basin. There is an impressive L-shaped triple aspect sitting/dining room with feature fireplace and inset woodburner, wooden flooring, ornate radiators, arch doorway leading through to the elegant orangery with tiled flooring and double doors leading out to the landscaped rear gardens. A kitchen/breakfast room with a range of base units, butler sink, granite worktops, space and plumbing for dishwasher, double oven, gas hob, tiled flooring, part timber panelling with a built-in bench seat completes the ground floor accommodation. The first floor accommodation provides a landing with access to the loft space, linen and storage cupboards, a main double aspect bedroom with impressive original stone window with views of the garden, built in wardrobes, a walk-in storage cupboard and a well-appointed bathroom with roll top bath, pedestal hand wash basin, low level WC and heated towel rail/radiator. There are two further double bedrooms both with built-in wardrobes, and a separate shower room with matching low level WC and hand wash basin, walk-in shower and heated towel rail/radiator. Outside there is an impressive detached oak-framed outbuilding which has been partially converted into a wonderful annexe with stable door leading to a kitchen/living area with kitchenette comprising storage cupboards, worktops with stainless steel sink and drainer, electric oven and hob with extractor hood. A metal spiral staircase leading to a large double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom comprising roll top bath, low level WC, vanity unit with inset sink and heated towel rail/radiator. To the front of this outbuilding there is a covered store with a door leading through to a separate utility room with space and plumbing for washing machine and separate tumble dryer and independent hot water system for the annexe. There is also a pair of timber doors leading to an enclosed store. This wonderful building has been beautifully crafted and each beam having a unique Roman numeral. It also offers potential for further conversion subject to any necessary consents.
The property is approached via a five bar timber gate leading to a generous gravelled area which provides ample parking for several vehicles, an area of lawn and an orchard with various trees including fig, walnut, apple and pear. A stunning bay tree sits on the approach to the covered walkway that leads to the front door and there is a patio area leading onto a more formal lawn area with flower and shrub borders to the front of the chapel, which is enclosed by a dwarf flint wall. To the rear of the property there are various patio terraces and a raised lawn area enclosed by mature hedging offer privacy and seclusion. There is a wonderful outdoor entertaining area with patio housing a hot tub heated by wood or electric and an oak framed covered barbeque area with light and water and a covered wood store at the rear. A timber shed and raised vegetable patch completes the outside.
The Chapel occupies a prime, private position in a secluded lane on the edge of the hamlet of Bilsham. The town of Arundel and the cathedral city of Chichester are both within easy reach providing further amenities and a wide array of boutique shops; with Chichester being home to the nationally renowned Festival Theatre. There is a gym, indoor swimming pool and spa at Baillifscourt, Climping. Numerous sporting and recreational activities in the area include horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, Polo at Cowdray Park, several golf courses, a private country club at Goodwood with modern gym and indoor swimming pool and sailing at Littlehampton and Chichester harbours. The beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park to the north provides many opportunities for walking, riding or mountain biking. The Pig, hotel and restaurant at Madehurst can be also be found up on the Downs.
The area is well served with a number of good state and private schools which include Bishop Luffa, Slindon College, Westbourne House, Dorset House, Seaford College, Hurstpierpoint and Windlesham.
The nearby train station at Barnham provides regular services along the coast and to London.
