Bottom Cottage The Street, Thakeham Old Village Near , West RH20 3EP

The Location

This part of Thakeham is the picturesque ancient village, The Street winds downhill past the Rectory, period houses and pretty cottages to the Parish Church of St Mary which lies on the hill just to the east. Many people will know the White Lion Inn/restaurant nearby, now open again and renowned for its traditional country atmosphere and excellent food. Local footpaths will take you on wonderful country walks and to Meadow Stores, the recently opened shop at Abingworth Meadows, handy for groceries, artisan bread, general supplies, cakes and coffee. Within a short drive is the lively village of Storrington, set against the stunning backdrop of the National Park and containing banks, coffee shops, restaurants and takeaways. There is also a Veterinary Practice. In Storrington there are good local shops and community amenities 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 and a Co-op convenience store. Leisure Centres are at Storrington, and . 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 (about 8 miles to the north), Brighton and Chichester - all hosting theatre productions, plus a variety of cultural events and exhibitions.

Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf at and 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

Tremendous care has gone into the refurbishment and re-planning of this delightful Grade II Listed cottage and it’s garden in the last seven years. A look inside is essential - gone are the former heavy dark beams, now professionally finished in light, honey tones. A new kitchen has been fitted; and with its high vaulted ceiling, has an AGA cooker and a stable door out to the side garden area. The kitchen opens to the big, oak beamed dining room - great for family dining and entertaining. Our clients park one car outside in the lane and also own their own car bay at the rear of the cottage, accessed off Bramble Lane, the little private non-through lane that runs up behind properties in The Street. Planning consent had been obtained to make this into a 2-car bay, although this lapsed and is thought to be obtainable again.

Bottom Cottage is a welcoming and practical home offering excellent living space in the two lovely reception rooms - the full-width sitting room featuring a fine ingle-nook fireplace and recent wood-burning stove. Among many period features are hand-made oak latch doors; and neutral décor tones give an air of quality and sophistication that wouldn’t be out of place in the pages of country lifestyle magazines.

A useful garden building/workroom is at the end of the garden and the cottage enjoys rural views through pine trees at the back to grazing fields beyond. The mature landscaped garden widens out considerably to provide two levels with natural privacy, with a rear terrace having integral wall lighting to create ambience for eating outside in the warmer months. Heating is by gas with a Worcester condensing boiler.

Equally suiting a couple or folks downsizing, it is also ideal to “lock-up and leave” as a second home.

We’d like to tell you more, but why not book an early personal viewing to avoid disappointment.

Price Guide - £585,000 Freehold

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A charming Grade II Listed cottage in the heart of the old village Wonderful countryside on the doorstep and a pleasant walk from the new village shop

Charming 888 sq ft interior (82.5 sq m) interior plus garden outbuilding | Semi-rural wooded outlook to the rear Side Entrance | Beamed full-width 20 x`11ft Sitting Room with 2 windows, ingle-nook fireplace and woodburner | Large Dining Room with deep store cupboard High vaulted Kitchen, re-planned and re-fitted, with 2 Velux windows, stable door and garden view | AGA cooker Turning cottage staircase and small Landing | High-ceiling Main Bedroom and deep wardrobe cupboard | Similar size and high-ceiling Bedroom 2 Study/ Home Office or Bedroom 3, now with fitted cupboards/storage across one wall | Smart white & chrome Bathroom with shower Calming décor tones | Gas central heating system (radiators) Widening Rear Gardens featuring high natural privacy | Colourful planting, established flowering shrubs | Raised rear outlook to pine trees and fields | Brick paths and Rear Terrace Side garden area with brick path | Stepped front garden, attractively planted | Garden Room/Studio or workroom Inset Rear Car Parking Bay | Lapsed planning consent for 2-Car Parking Bay | EPC Not applicable (Listed Building)

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Bottom Cottage The Street, Thakeham Old Village Near Storrington, West Sussex RH20 3EP

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IMPORTANT NOTICE Directions From Storrington High Street mini roundabout turn north onto School Hill/B2139 (caution West

These details have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. Sussex Road Safety Speed Camera ahead). Continue over the Water Lane traffic lights and at the next We have not undertaken a structural survey, nor tested that services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in working order. Any area, distance or measurement is given as a guide only and should not be relied upon. Do not scale from roundabout take the 1st exit B2139. Entering Thakeham, carry on through the pinch points and up the hill, floorplans, which are provided as a schematic guide. If any details are fundamental, please contact us for information. turning right into The Street (SP The White Lion and Thakeham Church). Bottom Cottage is set up and back We also advise checking availability before travelling to view any property. on the left, shortly after the turning into the White Lion. Pictures do not necessarily imply that an item shown is included in a sale, and wide angle imaging is used to include greater detail than a standard camera lens. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the sole agents 01903 74 12 12 or email us at:

THESE DETAILS ARE BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT THEIR ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED AND THEY DO NOT [email protected] FORM PART OF ANY CONTRACT How to find us Turn into Church Street from the High Street opposite the Post Office and we are 50m on the left, near Number Thirteen Thai restaurant. 20 minute free parking is usually available in front of our office.

01903 74 12 12 12 Church Street Storrington West Sussex RH20 4LA email: [email protected] www.clarkeandcharlesworth.com