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" A beautifully presented detached 4/5 bedroom character property with good sized landscaped gardens and pool set in the charming village of Thakeham.

** VENDOR WILL CONSIDER PART EXCHANGE **
ACCOMMODATION
* RECEPTION HALL * KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST BAR * UTILITY ROOM * DINING ROOM * SITTING ROOM * CLOAKROOM * STUDIO/BEDROOM 5 * PRINCIPAL BEDROOM * ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM * 3 FURTHER BEDROOMS * FAMILY BATHROOM * TRIPLE GARAGE INCLUDING ONE OPEN FRONTED BAY * LANDSCAPED GARDENS * HEATED SWIMMING POOL * GENEROUS PLOT *
SITUATION
Thakeham is a small village approximately three miles north of Storrington, which is a thriving large village at the foot of the South Downs National Park where a wide range of amenities, including a Waitrose Store (opened March 2010) and also where local sporting facilities can be found. Activities in the area include tennis, squash, golf and gliding at the South Downs Gliding Club at Parham. Thakeham village itself has a parish church, primary school and public house. There is a main line station at Pulborough with services to Gatwick airport and London Victoria.
DESCRIPTION
This attractive detached property is a stunning fusion of modern and period, the original structure dating back to the 16th century, completely renovated and extended in 1986 with subsequent extension in 1997. Internally the property is sympathetically blended with modern and old and has the potential for the studio to be converted into separate annexe accommodation if required. On the ground floor the accommodation comprises entrance hall, modern fitted kitchen and utility room, dining room and a glorious sitting room with original beams and an inglenook fireplace. To the first floor are four bedrooms with ensuite facilities to the principal bedroom and a family bathroom. Externally the property is set well back from the road and is surrounded by generous grounds with landscaped gardens offering a high degree of privacy with seating areas, a heated swimming pool, raised deck area, ample parking together with garaging for three cars. The accommodation in brief with approximate room measurements is as follows:
ENTRANCE HALL 11'3 (3.43m) x 7'0 (2.13m)
Front door to entrance hall. Exposed beam ceiling. Down lighting. Tiled floor. Courtesy window to side. Radiator.
SITTING ROOM 21'8 (6.6m) x 15'7 (4.75m) Irregular shape at widest and longest
Original exposed beam and timber features. Triple aspect. Under stairs storage. Glorious brick built inglenook fireplace. Further recessed study area. Radiators.
DINING ROOM 17'4 (5.28m) x 11'3 (3.43m)
Exposed beamed ceiling. Down lighting. Rear doors opening onto gardens. Tiled floor. Radiator.
KITCHEN 18'6 (5.64m) x 8'0 (2.44m)
Triple aspect. Down lighting. Part tiled walls. Range of matching base and wall mounted units. Solid wood American White Oak work surfaces incorporating stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Waste disposal unit. Built-in appliances. Double oven. Ceramic electric hob with extractor fan over. Ceramic tiled floor. Arch to utility room.
UTILITY ROOM 8'0 (2.44m) x 5'7 (1.7m)
Matching base and wall mounted units. Part tiled walls. Solid wood oak work surfaces incorporating stainless steel sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Gas fired boiler. Passage linking to the studio (potential annexe) with access to front and rear gardens with potential for separate access to the property.
CLOAKROOM
Storage for hats and coats. Down lighting. Wall mounted wash hand basin with vanity unit under. Low level w.c. Heated towel rail. Storage cupboard. Tiled floor. Frosted window to rear.
STUDIO/BEDROOM 5
Potential for a separate annexe. Triple aspect with windows to side and rear. Exposed beam ceilings. Down lighting. Roof light. Bi-fold doors to front garden. Radiators. Built-in storage. Door to separate toilet.
SEPARATE W.C.
Part tiled walls. Low level w.c. Wash hand basin with vanity unit under. Tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Split level. Radiator. Velux window. Down lighting. Hatch to loft.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 13'10 (4.22m) x 10'11 (3.33m)
Double aspect. Down lighting. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes and storage. Door to ensuite shower room.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Down lighting. Window to side. Tiled walls. Suite of low level w.c. Pedestal wash hand basin. Shower cubicle. Heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 2 16'0 (4.88m) x 9'4 (2.84m)
Down lighting. Exposed timber walls. Radiator. Window to side.
BEDROOM 3 11'0 (3.35m) x 10'0 (3.05m)
Down lighting. Built-in wardrobes. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Radiator. Window overlooking rear garden.
BEDROOM 4 13'8 (4.17m) x 8'0 (2.44m)
Wall mounted lights. Built-in storage. Radiator. Window to side.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Down lighting. Part tiled walls. Suite comprising Whirlpool corner bath. Low level w.c. Wash hand basin with vanity unit under. Separate shower cubicle. Heated towel rail.
TRIPLE GARAGE INCLUDING OPEN BAY 19'10 (6.05m) x 15'11 (4.85m)
Double garage with power and light. Eaves storage. Courtesy door to side. Storage shelving.
OPEN FRONTED BAY 19'11 (6.07m) x 11'0 (3.35m)
Open bay. Power and light. Rear door to garden utility area.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
To the rear of the property is a large patio area surrounding HEATED SWIMMING POOL 26' x 14'6. Brick built pump house for swimming pool. The landscaped garden is laid to lawn surrounding the patio. Decked seating area. Greenhouse. The garden extends round the side, again laid to lawn, to the attractive front garden.

The attractive front garden has been designed with paved seating areas, lawned areas with mature shrub and tree borders including a range of productive fruit trees. There is a gravel drive leading to ample off road parking and garaging. The whole garden has the added advantage of privacy.
SERVICES
All mains are connected.
COUNCIL TAX
Please contact Horsham District Council on (01403) 215100
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment: 01903 742354

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 For clarification, Guy Leonard & Co. Agents wish to inform prospective purchasers, that we have not carried out a detailed survey, nor have we tested any of the appliances or heating system and cannot give any warranties as to their full working order. Purchasers are advised to obtain independent specialist reports if they have any doubts. All measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings.
NOTES
1. All measurements shown in these particulars are approximate. 2. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check information. Do so, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 3. The mention of any appliance and/or services in these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. Guy Leonard & Co., for the vendor property whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. 2. no person in the employment of or agent of or consultant to Guy Leonard & Co. has any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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