East Marden, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18

Situated in the heart of this delightful Downland village, a period cottage which is believed to date from 1845 and has been the subject of considerable enlargement in more recent years but would lend itself to further updating and alteration subject to the usual planning consent.

The property, which was originally the village school, offers 4 good sized bedrooms with 3 reception rooms, oil fired central heating, attached garage, off street parking for 3 cars and secluded mature courtyard gardens.

GROUND FLOOR:

Conservatory | Entrance Hall/Dining Hall | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Inner Hall | Cloakroom/Shower Room | Large Utility Room |Large Sitting/Dining Room with open fire and glazed double doors to secluded terrace | Snug/Office with access to Loft Room.

FIRST FLOOR:

Large Landing | Master Bedroom Suite with Ensuite & Dressing Area | Double Bedroom with Dressing Room | Two further Double Bedrooms | Family Bathroom.

OUTSIDE:

The property is approached via a brick paved drive with a turning and parking area to the front leading to an attached single garage 18’9 x 8’ with loft storage space, Grant oil fired boiler and a large store cupboard. To the side of the property, accessed via a wrought iron gate, is a delightful Yorkstone paved terrace garden with raised flowerbeds and secluded entertaining area bounded by mature trees and shrubs and a high garden wall. Steps lead up to a 2nd paved terrace with mature planted borders and greenhouse, bounded by a brick wall with pedestrian gate to the road.

LOCATION:

The Old School is located in the hamlet of East Marden in the heart of the South Downs National Park close to the local village Church. Local shops can be found at Compton approximately 3 miles distance whilst the main shopping centres at Chichester and Petersfield are some 8 and 9 miles distant respectively providing a wider variety of supermarkets, recreational activities and restaurants.

For commuters the train service from Petersfield offers journeys to London Waterloo in just 1 hour 2 minutes whilst the Chichester to London Victoria service takes 1 hour 34 minutes.

Compton & Up Marden CE Primary School is a well-regarded, small downland school set in an idyllic location, whilst excellent independent schooling is available at Westbourne House, Bedales and Portsmouth Grammar School.

The countryside and farmland around provide some of the best scenery in the area with access to footpaths and bridleways. The nearby Goodwood Estate hosts the annual Festival of Speed and Revival meetings at it motor circuit along with the renowned race course, private golf academy and health club, and the coastline to the south offers a fantastic range of water sports and sailing opportunities.

INFORMATION:

Services: Mains water and electricity. Newly installed septic tank (2022/2023)

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band G