House For Sale £1,250,000
A substantial, distinctive and unique detached Edwardian house constructed by renowned local builder Frank Duke in 1912 on a generous third of an acre elevated, corner plot at the northern end of one of Steyning's most desirable roads, just a few minutes' walk from the centre of the town. The impressive three-storey accommodation radiates from a generous reception hall with open galleried landing above. The elevations are pebble-dash over 9" exterior brick walls under a high pitched and tiled roof with a full-width front porch. Features include original architraves, picture rails to all spacious, high-ceilinged rooms, fine original oak staircase (constructed by the same craftsmen as built the St Andrews Church pews) and original leaded windows with solid oak sills to front elevation. The house has been maintained by the present owners and a buyer will see the potential for a large family home with flexibility to suit their individual requirements. There is gas-fired central heating to radiators. It is rare for a house of this calibre to come to the market in the town and viewing is highly recommended.
Goring Road is a prime residential location on the south-west side of the town. Steyning lies at the foot of the South Downs National Park and is a thriving old market town. Its High Street is one of the most attractive in the county, containing many listed buildings from the Middle Ages onwards. There is a wide choice of leisure activities available, including the local sports centre with swimming pool, tennis courts and lovely walking country. Steyning has a good range of shops, Post Office, infant, primary and secondary schools, library and churches, and a modern health centre.
The south coast is five miles (nearest mainline railway station is at Shoreham-by-Sea); Horsham is 12 miles; the A23/M23 access is eight miles for Crawley and Gatwick airport; Brighton is 12 miles and central London 50 miles. There is also easy access to the A24 London road.
Covered Full-Width Porch
Quarry-tiled floor. Outside light. Log storage. Original timber front door to generous reception hall.
Reception Hall
20' x 8' (6.11m x 2.41m) Generous reception hall with ample space for coats etc.
Ground Floor Shower Room
Tiled shower recess. WC and washbasin.
Sitting Room
18' x 13'11" (5.49m x 4.24m) Well-proportioned, double aspect room with bay window and fine Edwardian fireplace with oak surround and open grate with tiled insets.
Garden Room
14' x 12'11" (4.27m x 3.94m) Double aspect. Original fireplace. PVCu double doors to terrace and rear garden. Fitted bookshelves. Fitted storage cabinets. Potential use as a further bedroom.
Dining Room
15'2" x 13' (4.62m x 3.96m) Bay window. Original Edwardian fireplace with open grate and tiled surround. Exposed floorboards. Two wall-light points.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
21'6" x 13'10" (6.56m x 4.22m) Overlooking the rear garden. Range of work surfaces with pine-faced cupboards and drawers. Double sink unit with single drainer. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Recess for cooker. Wall cupboards with display cabinets. Large fireplace alcove with recently-fitted 5kw wood-burning stove on quarry hearth. Open-plan to Utility Section: Matching work surface with sink unit, cupboards beneath and appliances. Matching pine wall units. Timber double-glazed door and window to garage rear access. The walk-in pantry with fitted shelving is on the north side.
From the reception hall, impressive oak staircase to half landing with window and on to the first floor.
Spacious Main Landing
Stairs off to second floor and galleried landing. Linen cupboard housing factory-lagged hot tank with fitted immersion heater and shelving over.
Bedroom 1
18' x 13'10" (5.49m x 4.22m) Double aspect. Original fireplace. Fitted wardrobe cupboards.
Bedroom 2
17'5" x 15'4" (5.31m x 4.67m) Window overlooking the rear garden. Original fireplace. Fitted wardrobe cupboard.
Bedroom 3
14' x 13' (4.27m x 3.96m) Overlooking the rear garden. Original feature fireplace and fitted wardrobe cupboard.
Bedroom 4
13'10" x 12'11" (4.22m x 3.94m) Original fireplace. Fitted wardrobe cupboard.
Spacious Bathroom
White suite of bath with mixer taps and shower fitting, basin and WC. Fitted cupboards and drawers. Half-tiling to walls with additional tiling to bath area.
From the first-floor landing, stairs lead to the second floor.
Galleried Landing
Master Suite / Games Room
25'5" x 14' (7.75m x 4.27m) Fine views to the west over the garden with the wooded skyline of the South Downs beyond and to the east towards the Adur Valley. Pair of original fireplaces. Bifold doors to galleried landing. Door to bathroom.
Bathroom 2
White suite of bath with mixer taps and shower fitting, twin washbasins and WC. Fitted cupboards. Wall tiling to wet areas.
Office / Study
Recessed ceiling lighting.
Attached Garage
18'4" x 14' (5.59m x 4.27m) Electrically-operated up-and-over door. Power and light connected. Door and window to rear.
Gardens and Driveway
The property occupies a fine plot extending to about one-third of an acre in a slightly elevated corner position, with brick driveway to the front and side of the property screened by hedging and providing ample parking and hard standing for vehicles.
The west-facing rear garden enjoys a high degree of seclusion with paved terrace adjoining the house and an expanse of lawn beyond with fence and shrub boundaries, and a further terrace to the far section of the garden, and borders containing a variety of shrubs and plants. Outside water tap.
Services and Council Tax
Services: All main services are connected.
Council Tax Valuation Band: 'G'
Important Note
1. Any description or information given should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact or that the property or its services are in good condition.
2. Measurements, distances and aspects where quoted are approximate.
3. Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained.
4. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither Hamilton Graham nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
5. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Hamilton Graham.
Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves on these matters.
Material Information
Council Tax Band :G
