3 Bedroom Semi-Detached For Sale in Highland Croft, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RF

Summary

An older style semi-detached house built in the 1930s by Frank Duke Ltd of Steyning and providing good family accommodation with a secure south-facing rear garden. The elevations are rendered in white with replacement double-glazed windows under an interlocking clay tiled roof. The house has been carefully maintained and improved by the present owners with a stylish kitchen and modern white sanitary ware. Many original features remain, including fireplaces, picture rails, pine doors and exposed floorboards to the reception rooms. The attic room provides an ideal den with views across the town. There is gas-fired central heating to radiators.

Location

The property is very conveniently placed in a pleasant residential setting yet close to the High Street. There is footpath access from Tanyard Lane and a vehicular entrance to the rear via Church Street. The High Street shops, modern health centre, churches, library and schools are all within comfortable walking distance and the property is located within the Conservation Area. Steyning is at the foot of the South Downs five miles from the coast and 12 miles from Brighton. Horsham is about 14 miles. A23/M23 access is 8 miles and Gatwick airport can normally be reached by car in about 40 minutes.

Floors/rooms

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall - Exposed pine boards. Oak stair to first floor and part-galleried landing. Radiator. Central heating thermostat.

Cloakroom - Tiled floor. Half-tiled walls. Modern white suite of w.c. and washbasin. Original window.

Open Plan Living Space - Sitting Room: 18'6" x 9'8" (5.65m x 2.96m) increasing to 12'3" (3.74m) into bay with double-glazed window. Original tiled fireplace with gas coal-effect fire and
shelved bookcase and display recess to either side. Picture rail. Double radiator. Exposed floorboards.

Dining Area: 15' x 9'7" (4.54m x 2.94m) Replacement double-glazed French doors overlooking and opening to the rear garden and paved patio. Exposed floorboards. Attractive period style fireplace with stone heath and electric coal affect fire. Picture rails. Double radiator.

Kitchen - 10'4" x 7'2" (3.06m x 2.18m) Overlooking the rear garden. Remodelled in stylish cream units with detailed handles and oak work surfaces. Double-bowl single drainer ceramic sink unit with swing mixer tap and cupboards beneath plus integrated dishwasher. Recess for range cooker with fitted filter hood over and work surfaces to side with integrated refrigerator, drawers and pan drawer. Matching range of wall units. Slate-tiled flooring. Recessed ceiling lighting. Door to:

Utility Room - 15'7" x 5'9" (4.75m x 1.75m) Providing a side porch with doors to the front and rear garden. Slate-tiled flooring. Oak work surface with space and plumbing for washing machine beneath. Further matching work surface with cupboards below and adjoining tall unit housing integrated refrigerator and freezer. Water tap.

From the entrance hall stairs lead to:

First Floor

Landing - Window.

Bedroom 1 - 14'1" x 10'4" (4.29m x 3.06m) Original fireplace. Picture rail. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 11'8" x 10' (3.56m x 3.02m) Original fireplace. Pleasant aspect over the rear garden. Radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 10'9" x 7'10" (3.29m x 2.39m) into excellent range of fitted wardrobes. This room is presently arranged as a dressing room. Radiator.

Modern Bathroom - Tiled floor. Modern white suite of panelled bath with mixer taps, spray and shower-head fitting with folding shower screen, washbasin with mixer tap and pop-up waste, w.c. Chromium towel rail. Linen cupboard housing Worcester Bosch gas fired boiler.

From the landing, secondary staircase with carpeted treads leads to:

Second Floor

Attic Room - 16'2" x 10'8" (4.94m x 3.25m) plus eaves. Pair of Velux windows with views across the town to the wooded skyline of the South Downs.

Exterior

Garage - Single Garage in nearby compound with up and over door.

Approached by concrete steps from Tanyard Lane, with brick retaining wall. Elevated section of lawn with views to the church, copper beech tree, flower borders and timber garden shed. Pathway to front door. Outside water tap.

Rear Garden - Enclosed by fencing with established beech hedge to the far boundary. A charming and relatively secluded garden, with paved terrace adjoining the rear of the house, with meandering paved pathway, areas of lawn and well-stocked flower and shrub borders. Gated access to the rear.

Services and Council Tax - Services: All main services are connected.

Council Tax Valuation Band: 'D'

Important Note - 1. Any description or information given should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact or that the property or its services are in good condition.
2. Measurements, distances and aspects where quoted are approximate.
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