West Marden, West Sussex, PO18

Occupying an elevated position in the heart of this downland village, a delightful, detached cottage having been sympathetically renovated by the current owners to provide stylish, spacious, 3 bedroomed accommodation with car port, off street parking, a beautiful south facing garden and an adjacent paddock.



GROUND FLOOR:

The front door leads to the hallway off which is the cloakroom and stairs leading to the first floor. The kitchen/dining room is dual aspect with views over the village from the kitchen window, and over the rear garden from the dining space, which has a fitted bench seat and a glazed door to the south facing terrace and garden. The cottage retains a wealth of charm and many original features and the sitting room has an open fireplace with stone heath and oak mantel, is also dual aspect with views over the rear garden.

The kitchen comprises a range of handmade base cupboards, integrated dishwasher, space for a range cooker with extractor hood over, space for fridge/freezer, Butler sink, wine fridge and stone floor throughout. Accessed from the kitchen, and with a glazed door to the driveway, is a utility/boot room with stone floor and a fantastic range of cupboards, behind which are the washing machine/dryer, sink with cupboards and drawers below and further store cupboards.

FIRST FLOOR:

From the entrance hall, stairs (with half landing and large glazed picture window) lead to the first floor landing with store cupboard. The master bedroom has bespoke fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room, whilst bedroom 2 is a further double with fitted handmade wardrobes, and bedroom 3 is a double room with beautiful views. There is a family bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, high level WC, wash hand basin and airing cupboard.

OUTSIDE:

Court Cottage has a carport to the east of the house with a gate and steps up to the front door and side access to the rear garden. Double electric timber gates on the western side of the house open into a gravelled parking area for 2 cars bounded by flint walling with a gate to the garden, and a door with covered porch to the utility/boot room.

A particular feature of the house is the garden lying to the south of the cottage. Mainly laid to lawn, with a paved patio area, it is well established and stocked with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs providing a good degree of privacy.

Adjacent to the garden is a paddock area extending to approximately 1.76 of an acre bounded by post and rail fencing.

LOCATION:

West Marden is located in the heart of the South Downs National Park to the north east of Chichester and provides excellent opportunities for walking, riding and other country pursuits. The village has a friendly local pub and is easily accessible to Emsworth and Petersfield whilst the nearby village of Compton has a Church, primary school and village pub.

The Cathedral City of Chichester offers excellent high-street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes and bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs, cinemas, and is home to the Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre. The Goodwood Estate, situated just to the north of Chichester, is famous for its many sporting event days including the much-celebrated Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts, and a season of horseracing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival.

INFORMATION:

Services: Mains water and electricity – no gas.

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band F

Energy Rating: Band G