Summary
A fine Grade II listed freehold premises with a prime shop frontage, currently an accountants' offices, with charming residential accommodation. The property is typical of the mediaeval period with heavy timber-framing evident throughout yet with comfortable ceiling heights, and an historian's report refers to its fascinating 15th Century origins.
The frontage is a pair of bay windows with a central recess creating an entrance porch with pedestrian wrought-iron gates. An entrance lobby opens to the reception office with communicating door to the larger library/office with Inglenook fireplace, together creating a welcoming office environment. A further ground floor room is arranged as a delightful bedroom with corner fireplace, ornate ceiling work and windows overlooking the rear garden. There is a modern bathroom and small study or store.
Attached to the rear of the building is a small conservatory with timber staircase to the principal living accommodation. This radiates from an impressive central dining hall with high vaulted ceiling and gabled window, with small but traditional kitchen off, overlooking the rear garden. The extraordinary sitting room is on the southern elevation with a wealth of exposed timber framing, bespoke bookcases and open fireplace. There is a double bedroom and bathroom on this floor.
A detached barn of brick, flint and timber-clad construction divides the garden into two sections and provides further accommodation to include a cosy snug with open chimney and staircase off to bedroom above with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers. The adjoining room is arranged as an art studio with timber stud and glazed elevations overlooking the inner garden.
The gardens enjoy full seclusion with a variety of established plants and trees. There are a pair of detached conservatories and a double-width concrete parking bay with secure entry gates.
PLANNING CONSENT HAS BEEN GIVEN FOR CHANGE OF USE TO RESIDENTIAL IF REQUIRED. DC/15/2690.
Location
In an attractive street scene of fine period buildings forming part of Steyning's High Street with its beautiful range of commercial and domestic architecture providing shops for day-to-day needs, banks and Post Office. Primary and secondary schools are within walking distance, as are many social and recreational facilities, including leisure centre with swimming pool, and tennis courts as well as modern health centre. The property has the rare facility of gated parking to the rear.
Steyning lies at the foot of the South Downs National Park, about five miles from the coast at Shoreham-by-Sea (main line railway station to London Victoria) and eight miles from Worthing. Brighton is about 11 miles and Horsham 14, and Gatwick Airport can normally be reached in about 40 minutes by car.
Floors/rooms
Ground Floor
Reception Office -
24'4" (7.44m) x 9'6" (2.91m)
Library / Office -
18'2" (5.49m) x 10'1" (3.09m) > 13'11" (4.26m)
Bedroom -
12'10" (3.91m) x 12'9" (3.90m)
Study / Store -
8'7" (2.63m) x 5'2" (1.57m)
Conservatory -
11'10" (3.63m) x 8'3" (2.53m)
Bathroom -
First Floor
Sitting Room -
17'6" (5.34m) x 13'7" (4.15m) Height 14'8" (4.48m)
Dining Hall -
23'4" (7.13m) x 9'1" (2.79m)
Kitchen -
12'1" (3.69m) x 6'11" (2.12m)
Bedroom -
13'3" (4.06m) x 12'9" (3.90m)
Bathroom -
Exterior
Rear Garden -
Enjoying full seclusion with a pair of detached conservatories.
Parking -
Gated double-width parking bay.
Annexe
Barn -
Snug 11'11" (3.64m) x 10'8" (3.26m)
Barn -
Studio 17'4" x (5.29m) x 12'1" (3.7) Height 11'7" (3.55m)
Barn -
Bedroom 11'6" (3.51m) x 11'4" (3.46m)
Additional Information
Services: All main services are connected.
Council Tax Valuation Band: 'F'
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.
5. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Hamilton Graham.
6. The property is Grade II listed as being of architectural or historic interest
Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves on these matters.
For further information on this property please call 01903 879212 or e-mail enquiries@hamiltongraham.co.uk
