4 Bedroom Semi-Detached For Sale in Clays Hill, Bramber, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3WD

Summary

A substantial semi-detached house built in the early part of the 20th century of traditional construction with brick and pebble-dash and part tile-hung elevations under a pitched and tiled roof. The windows to the main house have been replaced with PVCu double-glazed units in keeping with the original design, and the accommodation is nicely proportioned with a spacious reception hall, good ceiling heights and original joinery with panelled doors. The house has been carefully maintained, with modern kitchen and bathroom fittings, and occupies a generous site, giving the opportunity to consider enlargement of the property subject to usual consents. Central heating is gas-fired from a modern boiler. The gardens are exceptional, having been meticulously maintained for many years, and a private driveway provides off-road parking and access to good garaging.

Location

The property is on the approach to Steyning opposite private parkland and approximately half a mile from Steyning High Street. Steyning is a small town of historical interest bounded by the South Downs National Park and there is a wide choice of leisure activities available. Local shops cater for day-to-day needs and larger stores are at Shoreham-by-Sea, also main line railway station. There are schools for all ages, a modern health centre and leisure centre with swimming pool. Steyning is convenient for daily travel to Horsham, Crawley and Gatwick, all normally within about 40 minutes' drive.

Floors/rooms

Ground Floor

Entrance - Brick steps to wide covered porchway with harlequin-pattern quarry-tiled floor. PVCu double-glazed door to storm porch.

Storm Porch - Tiled flooring. Original coloured glass window. Pair of PVCu doors to reception hall.

Reception Hall - 12'4" x 9'10" (3.76m x 3m) Stairs off to first floor. Under-stairs household storage cupboard.

Cloakroom - Low-level WC and corner washbasin.

Sitting Room - 17'2" x 12'10" (5.24m x 3.93m) Attractive brick fireplace with tiled hearth. Pair of French doors overlooking the park-like gardens with pair of Velux skylights above. Original ceiling cornice to main section of the room.

Dining Room - 12'10" x 10'10" (3.92m x 3.31m) Tiled fireplace with stained timber surround. Picture rail. Ceiling cornice.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 17'1" x 12'5" (5.2m x 3.79m) Double aspect. Divided to provide a breakfast corner. Feature timber pier. Fitted household cupboard with storage above. Range of timber-effect work surfaces with base and matching wall units including double display cabinet. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit. Recess for gas/electric stove with stainless steel extractor hood over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Recess for undercounter fridge. Recessed ceiling lighting.

From the entrance hall stairs with shaped spindles lead to the

First Floor

Galleried Landing - with window. Loft access.

Bedroom 1 - 13' x 11' (3.93m x 3.34m) Floor to ceiling window overlooking the gardens. Pair of fitted store cupboards.

Bedroom 2 - 12'8" x 11' (3.87m x 3.34m) Original cast-iron fireplace with tiled hearth. Fitted shallow cupboard.

Bedroom 3 - 12'5" x 9'3" (3.79m x 2.83m) Floor to ceiling window.

Bedroom 4 - 12'8" x 8'8" (3.86m x 2.64m) Tall window overlooking the gardens.

Bathroom - Modern white suite of panelled bath in tiled recess with independent shower fitting and folding shower screen. Separate tiled shower recess with glazed door. Contemporary washbasin with mixer tap and cupboards and drawers beneath. Low-level WC. Pair of chromium radiators/towel rails. Linen cupboard housing factory-lagged hot tank.

Exterior

Front Garden - The boundary to the road is established and well-managed hedging with a central pedestrian gate and quarry-tiled pathway. The front garden is hard-landscaped for ease of maintenance, with established shrubs and planting continuing to the side of the property and paved pathway leading to the rear garden. Five-bar vehicular gate to driveway providing hard standing for three vehicles and access to the detached garage.

Detached Garage - 27'2" x 11'5" (8.28m x 3.5m) with up and over door at either end giving convenient access to the garden. Power and light connected. Pair of windows.

Outside WC - Housing gas-fired boiler providing hot water and central heating. Low-level WC.

Rear Garden - An exceptional feature of the property, enjoying seclusion and contained by established, hedged boundaries, the garden has been meticulously managed for many years and carefully planted to provide texture and colour throughout the year. There is a main expanse of lawn with fruit trees, stocked beds and borders and a timber pergola with gravelled seating area. Beyond the main lawn is a productive vegetable garden with adjoining fruit cage and timber garden shed and aluminium greenhouse beyond.

Services and Council Tax - Services: All main services are connected.
Council Tax Valuation Band: 'E'

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.
3. Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained.
4. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither Hamilton Graham nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
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Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves on these matters.