An outstanding Grade II Listed period cottage of immense charm and character set in 12 acres in wonderful rural, riverside surroundings - access to glorious walks, fishing and kayaking on the doorstep.
- 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Reception Rooms
- Farmhouse Kitchen
- Grounds of 12 Acres
- Outbuildings &Home office
- Rural Riverside Location
- South Downs National Park
Description
Stone Cottage is an outstanding period detached cottage, listed Grade II and believed to date back 500 years. Set in 12 acres, the property features delightful elevations of brick, timber, render and flint under a thatched roof and boasts a wealth of exposed timbers with stone flagged floors and period fireplaces. The interior is a delight with a cosy atmosphere creating a home of immense charm and character and thanks to a comprehensive programme of improvements is offered for sale in excellent decorative order. Surrounded by a walled garden and with a paddock and a field, the property boasts formal and kitchen gardens with outbuildings and riverside frontage.
Accommodation
Entrance Porch : Pitched thatched roof with brick floor and solid wood door to
Reception Hall : Delightful reception area with, fireplace featuring a wood burning stove, exposed timbers and flagged stone floor. Stairs to first floor with study recess area beyond with ornate period and exposed beams and radiator.
Cloakroom : Comprising WC with concealed cistern and wash hand basin. Exposed timbers.
Sitting Room : Wonderful formal reception room with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers. Brick fireplace with woodburning stove , flagged stone floor, 2 ornate period radiators, recess for book shelving, wall and ceiling light points and dual aspect with doors to garden. Opening to
Dining Room : Charming, cosy reception room with a wealth of exposed beams and fireplace with woodburning stove and flagged stone floor. Ornate period radiator, and partition oak beams leading through to
Music Room : Dual aspect with exposed beams, ornate period radiator, flagged stone floor and light points. Ideal as library area or music room.
Farmhouse Kitchen: Country style range of wood kitchen furniture comprising wall and base units with drawers, pull out racks and wall crockery cupboards. Large electric Aga with twin hotplates, 3 ovens and warming ovens with hob to side set back with bressummer and bread oven to side, exposed beams, built-in dishwasher, granite work tops and enamel sink unit. Space for table and chairs and door through to :
Utility Room : Enamel sink unit with granite tops, spaces for fridge and freezer, and rear lobby with shelved cupboard, deep pantry and log store.
Rear Porch : Flagged stone floor with gas LPG boiler, space for coats and shoe and door to outside.
First Floor :
Landing : Striking wide oak plank floors with ornate period radiator and exposed beams. Loft access. Linen cupboard and further landing area with exposed beams.
Bedroom 1 : Exposed wood floor, dual aspect with views, 2 ornate period radiators, exposed beams and light points.
Bedroom 2 : Exposed wood flooring and beams with former fireplace with raised hearth and bressummer over. Ornate period radiator, recess for wardrobe and light points.
Bedroom 3: Wide exposed wood floor with exposed beams and recessed shelf.
Bathroom : Comprising free standing bath with claw feet with mixer tap, WC and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail and radiator, travetine stone tiled floor views and light points.
Shower Room : Comprising shower enclosure with vanity unit and wash hand basin. travetine stone tiled floor and splash back.(Shower not working)
Outbuildings: Beyond the drive by the field is a substantial range of buildings comprising:
Utility Area : A bespoke insulated home office with utility area with base units with sink offering space for appliances. Terracotta floor, vaulted ceiling and electric radiator.
Home Office : A superb, bright, vaulted triple aspect work space with views, terracotta floor, insulation and electric radiator.
Workshop : Adjoining workshop area opening into
Large Store / Garage : Double timber doors, light and power and space for
storage / tractor etc.
Covered Area : To the front of the large store ideal for farm equipment.
Outside:
The property enjoys a wonderful rural setting off a shared farm track with access to the River Arun. A particular selling point is the 12 acres of land comprising paddock, field and formal gardens.
Parking : The property is approached by a driveway leading to parking for vehicles. Which borders the field and the cottage garden wall.
Garden and Grounds : Immediately to the right of the drive is an area currently set aside for chickens and this borders a large field with a gate that leads to the river bank and river beyond. There is also access to the outbuildings via another gate. To the left of the driveway is a delightful walled kitchen garden with vegetable beds pathway and outside tap and this leads round to the Porch.
The main garden is walled and interspersed with trees and shrubs with a paved seating area accessed from the sitting room. A curving brick path leads past an ornamental pond towards a gravel pathway leading to the front door. There is a step up to a raised garden area planted with fruit trees where a path leads to the outbuildings. Outside well and water taps.
Opposite the cottage on the other side of the shared access track is the paddock where there is a further access gate to the far side.
The land in all extends to approx. 12 acres.
Situation : The property lies in delightful rural surroundings by the River Arun and is superbly placed for glorious country walks. Set off an unmade track leading to a small business park, farmland and individual homes, the cottage lies apx 9 miles from Pulborough with its mainline railway station to London. It is well placed for local inns and Charlie’s Farm Shop at Bury. The property lies in the South Downs National Park lies close to the Wild Brooks and RSPB.
Note : There are some low head heights so please enquire with the agents.
Flood Risk : According to the Gov.uk flood website there is a high risk of flooding in the area and a very low risk of surface water or groundwater. The property suffered water ingress in 2013 after which measures (including the building of a wall, new drainage and flood defence) were taken to prevent a re-occurrence.
Broadband: According to Ofcom website checker there is standard and ultrafast (fibre to property) up to 1800 mbps.
Mobile Phone: According to Ofcom website checker, there is limited indoor voice and data for mobile phones. Outdoor voice and data likely for all.
Covenants: Please enquire with the agents for any information or with any specific questions
Coldwaltham is a rural village in the South Downs National park several miles south of the larger village of Pulborough down the A29. It has a, historic village church, a landmark inn, primary school and wonderful views to the South Downs. More comprehensive shopping and amenities are available in Pulborough to the north and Arundel to the south – including Sainsbury and Tesco stores and mainline rail stations (London Victoria approximately 80 minutes). A wide range of sporting and leisure activities locally includes golf courses, bowling, rugby, cricket, tennis and gliding.
General
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage and LPG gas heating.
Local Authority
Horsham District Council
Council Tax
Tax Band G £ 3,804.87
South Downs National Park
Tenure
Guide £1,250,000 Freehold
Disclaimer
Comyn and James would like to inform all prospective purchasers that these sale details have been prepared in good faith for a fair overall view of the property only and do not constitute part of an offer or a contract. All descriptions of dimensions and areas, reference to condition, permissions, covenants and boundaries are given as a guide and must not be relied on as a statement of fact. No person in the employment of Comyn and James LLP has authority to make any representation or warranty in relation to the property as we have not carried out a structural survey or tested services, appliances, or fittings. Photographs and floor plans show only certain aspects of the property at the time they were taken and it should not be assumed that the property remains exactly as it is shown. There may be a small discrepancy between measurements shown on the floorplan due to Niche metric conversion. Prospective purchasers should make specific enquiries concerning any matters of particular importance affecting a decision to view or purchase the property and are strongly advised to contact the office regarding the availability of the property before undertaking any journeys and incurring any abortive costs.
Note : Comyn and James wish to point out that the google map marker and street scene may not show the exact location correctly as it will usually show the centre of the property’s post code. Every effort has been made to try to ensure that the marker is in the correct place wherever possible. Comyn and James would also point out that Google maps are frequently out of date and do not show the true surroundings. If this is an important factor in a decision to view or purchase then please contact this office for further information and confirmation of the setting.
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Safeguarding your information
Important information regarding cybercrime. It has come to our attention that computer hackers are seeking to target property transactions to access funds. As we understand it, they will either hack a phone, tablet or PC, maybe by sending out a random email which mistakenly gets opened, or even whilst opening a website, which gives them access to that machine.
The reason for us mentioning this is to you is to alert you that once they have gained access, they can monitor email correspondence, without you knowing, throughout a transaction. Then, at a relevant point, e.g. just before exchange of contracts, they can send an email to a client mirroring that of their solicitor asking for funds to be transferred to a certain bank account. That money then, of course, disappears.
Fortunately, we have not had such an instance but, feel it important to highlight the fact that if you do receive an email requesting funds, it is worth double checking with the person concerned by phone that it is genuine and the bank details are correct, before sending money. This could, of course, affect other areas of finance beyond property. Many solicitors are starting to highlight this point now, but for safety, we would urge you to be vigilant and check before sending money or passing on any personal details regarding any bank or credit card information.
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