3 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming and attractive detached period cottage dating back to the 1890’s, located on a generous and secluded plot of just over 0.7 acres, enjoying stunning far reaching views of the surrounding farmland across the Arun valley, located in the sought after village of Rackham, in the South Downs National Park. The property has planning approval to substantially extend the cottage and to construct a detached carport.

The property has the benefit of an exciting planning consent for the 'Erection of part single and part two storey extension, reinstatement of a front porch and construction of a detached carport and store (Horsham District Council/South Downs National Park - REF: SDNP/21/06423/HOUS)'.

The existing ground floor accommodation comprises oak front door to vaulted porch leading to double aspect reception room with brick fire place with wood burner, stair case to first floor and small under stair cupboard. A door leads through to an inner hallway with a guest cloakroom and further reception room again being double aspect with patio doors with uninterrupted views of the South Downs. There is an impressive double aspect kitchen/dining room with ceramic tiled flooring throughout with the kitchen area comprising a range of base storage units, Butler sink with wooden drainer, further 1½ bowl sink with drainer, integral dishwasher, washing machine, centre island with further storage and LPG gas hob, an Aga, further storage with double ovens, larder cupboard, patio doors out on to the rear garden and stable pedestrian door to side. A double aspect sitting room features a wood burning stove and oak flooring. The first floor consists of three double bedrooms, the main bedroom benefitting from an en-suite bathroom with a roll top bath, separate shower, WC and pedestal hand wash basin. There is a family bathroom with walk-in shower, vanity unit with double inset basins, WC and access to a walk-in dressing room.

The property is approached via an electrically operated 5 bar timber gate with a gravel driveway leading to a generous area of off road parking and access to the extended double garage. The detached garage has a pair of up and over doors, pedestrian side access, a WC and basin, mezzanine, workshop, power and light. There is a lean-to wood store. The property sits on a generous plot of just 0.7 acres and adjoins neighbouring farm land at the rear. The gardens are partially walled and mainly laid to lawn, with a selection of mature trees, orchard comprising apple, cherry, plum and pear trees, various patio areas, a vegetable garden and summer house/home office.

Rackham is a small hamlet situated in the South Downs National Park, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the outskirts of the village of Amberley. Renowned for its 12th century castle and Wildbrooks, Amberley is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in West Sussex with access onto nearby footpaths including the South Downs Way making it popular for walking, bird watching and other country pursuits, and has attracted many artists over the years. The village has a junior school, shop and Post Office, a church, as well as two public houses and a mainline station with direct trains to London Victoria via Gatwick Airport. Additional amenities can be found at nearby Storrington, which has a comprehensive range of shopping facilities, cafes and restaurants and a Waitrose.