House For Sale £1,500,000
DESCRIPTION::
Situated in the charming and highly regarded village of West Ashling within the southern reaches of the South Downs National Park, Malt Barn House is a most attractive detached period barn conversion. With origins believed to date from the Victorian era when it was understood to have been a grain storage barn, the property now offers approximately 3,139 sq. ft. (total) of predominantly south facing, beautifully appointed and nicely balanced accommodation with a lovely light and airy atmosphere.
Features on the ground floor include a characterful entrance porch and welcoming entrance hall leading to a cloakroom and boot room. The formal sitting room is set to the front of the house with a fireplace and log burner, whilst in a central position and of particular note, is a an impressive, fitted kitchen/breakfast/family room with electric five-oven Aga and a wide timber framed opening leading to a bright and near 24ft long triple aspect dining room/snug with further log burner, large bay window and French doors out to sheltered terrace. There is also a useful utility room with door to the rear. On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The double aspect principal bedroom and guest bedroom both benefit from ensuite shower rooms.
The house is set in delightful and well-kept gardens and grounds being approached via a smart electric gated entrance opening to a gravelled driveway providing extensive parking which leads to a substantial detached brick and flint outbuilding comprising double garage, workshop, and store. This outbuilding has potential to create an annexe, subject to planning permission. There is also a private parking bay immediately outside the front gates. The large rear garden is a further feature of the property comprising extensive formal lawns, mature shrubbery and trees, an attractive greenhouse, brick garden store and shed. In all, about 0.28 of an acre.
LOCATION:
The pretty village of West Ashling is located in the South Downs National Park about 4 miles to the north-west of Chichester city centre. It has a popular gastropub, primary school, village hall and a picturesque mill pond. The surrounding area is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, with beautiful walks and cycle routes over the South Downs, and around Chichester Harbour just to the south. Local amenities can be found in the nearby villages of Funtington and Bosham. The cathedral city of Chichester offers excellent high-street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes, bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs, cinemas, and is home to the Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre. It also has a mainline train station with regular services to London Victoria, and along the coast to Portsmouth and Brighton. The Goodwood Estate, situated just to the north of Chichester, is famous for its many sporting event days including the much-celebrated Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts, and a season of horse racing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival.
Services: All Main.
Local Authority: Chichester District Council
Council Tax: Band G
Energy Rating: Band C
Situated in the charming and highly regarded village of West Ashling within the southern reaches of the South Downs National Park, Malt Barn House is a most attractive detached period barn conversion. With origins believed to date from the Victorian era when it was understood to have been a grain storage barn, the property now offers approximately 3,139 sq. ft. (total) of predominantly south facing, beautifully appointed and nicely balanced accommodation with a lovely light and airy atmosphere.
Features on the ground floor include a characterful entrance porch and welcoming entrance hall leading to a cloakroom and boot room. The formal sitting room is set to the front of the house with a fireplace and log burner, whilst in a central position and of particular note, is a an impressive, fitted kitchen/breakfast/family room with electric five-oven Aga and a wide timber framed opening leading to a bright and near 24ft long triple aspect dining room/snug with further log burner, large bay window and French doors out to sheltered terrace. There is also a useful utility room with door to the rear. On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The double aspect principal bedroom and guest bedroom both benefit from ensuite shower rooms.
The house is set in delightful and well-kept gardens and grounds being approached via a smart electric gated entrance opening to a gravelled driveway providing extensive parking which leads to a substantial detached brick and flint outbuilding comprising double garage, workshop, and store. This outbuilding has potential to create an annexe, subject to planning permission. There is also a private parking bay immediately outside the front gates. The large rear garden is a further feature of the property comprising extensive formal lawns, mature shrubbery and trees, an attractive greenhouse, brick garden store and shed. In all, about 0.28 of an acre.
LOCATION:
The pretty village of West Ashling is located in the South Downs National Park about 4 miles to the north-west of Chichester city centre. It has a popular gastropub, primary school, village hall and a picturesque mill pond. The surrounding area is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, with beautiful walks and cycle routes over the South Downs, and around Chichester Harbour just to the south. Local amenities can be found in the nearby villages of Funtington and Bosham. The cathedral city of Chichester offers excellent high-street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes, bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs, cinemas, and is home to the Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre. It also has a mainline train station with regular services to London Victoria, and along the coast to Portsmouth and Brighton. The Goodwood Estate, situated just to the north of Chichester, is famous for its many sporting event days including the much-celebrated Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts, and a season of horse racing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival.
Services: All Main.
Local Authority: Chichester District Council
Council Tax: Band G
Energy Rating: Band C
