About this property

A charming, character single storey cottage with flexible accommodation, in a beautiful position on a country lane, over looking open farmland in the heart of the South Downs Park and at the foot of the South Downs.

A charming, character single storey cottage, sitting in an excellent secluded position in the rural hamlet of West Harting, with flexible accommodation, overlooking open farmland and countryside on the West Sussex/Hampshire border, with nearby access to neighbours and the facilities of South Harting and Petersfield. The property has interesting historical origins with the property originally being a small farmworkers cottage and over time the property has been extended and improved but has not lost its character and charm. A large open Entrance Hall leads to a Dining Room and Sitting Room with oak flooring and two sets of double doors leading directly into the garden terrace. The Sitting Room is light, being dual aspect and has an open fire. The Kitchen is well fitted with integrated appliances including an induction hob, dishwasher and two built in ovens and has a good view over the gardens. The Three Bedrooms on this side of the property are served by a Family Bathroom containing bath and shower. There is a central rear hall way with Shower Room off and a further Snug that has a central ceiling beam and inset fireplace containing a wood burning stove. There are also Two Double Bedrooms on this side of the property. The accommodation is very flexible with the property working as one, or could indeed be used as a main house with annexe accommodation. The property has excellent floor space and has obvious potential to extend and enlarge subject to appropriate planning permissions and building consents. This property is fairly rare to the market, so an early viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment. The property is offered with No Onward Chain.

Outside
The property is approached by a rural lane with countryside and farmland either side of it affording excellent long views. The main driveway provides parking for several vehicles and a path leads to the front of the property. The garden surrounds the property and is mostly laid to lawn with a charming central rose covered path and arbour leading to a lawn area with central nature pond, the garden is interspersed with a mixture of shrubs plants and mature trees and has a copse at the bottom of the garden. There is a patio across one side of the property leading to the rear of the garden with a former vegetable garden with box hedging. There is a further garden area containing a natural pond. The property has several specimen trees including, two magnolias, an ancient cooking apple tree and a eucalyptus tree. There is a well which is useful for watering the garden and two old vices and a sharpening stone on wooden plinths are testament to the history of the original house. The garden is a wonderful feature of the property and is just over 0.5 of an acre, with excellent views over the surrounding countryside.

Situation
The property occupies a lovely rural setting on West Sussex/Hampshire borders in an area of outstanding natural beauty at the foot of the South Downs. The village of South Harting is about 2 miles away and has good facilities including local village shop, public house, local school and church. The market town of Petersfield is 3 miles with its excellent range of shops and mainline railway station on the London/Portsmouth line. Petersfield also has excellent links with A3(M) giving access to Guildford/London as well asthe South Coast. There is a wide choice of state and private schools in the area, including Churchers College, Ditcham Park School and Beadles Independent School. Surrounding the village is beautiful rolling countryside and farmland which is part of the South Downs National Park.

Additional Information
SERVICES: Central Heating by LPG fired boiler. Private Drainage. Mains water and electricty.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chichester County Council. Council Tax Band F.

Five Bedrooms

Family Bathroom

Shower Room

Entrance Hall

Dining Room

Sitting Room

Kitchen

Rear Hall

Snug

Driveway with Parking for Several Vehicles

Additional information

• Five Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom
• Shower Room
• Entrance Hall
• Dining Room
• Sitting Room
• Kitchen
• Rear Hall
• Snug
• Driveway with Parking for Several Vehicles

Key information

Council Tax Band: 5

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate