Retail Property (out of town) for sale

LOCATION
The property is situated in the delightful village of Fittleworth, close to the parish church and within a short walk from the highly commended primary school. Other local facilities include the excellent Swan Inn. Nearby Pulborough (2.5 miles) provides supermarkets, a health centre and a mainline station (Victoria 80 minutes). The city of Chichester (17 miles) provides more comprehensive shopping and also the renowned Festival Theatre. Fittleworth Common is within easy reach as is Hesworth Common, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. The surrounding countryside is some of the most beautiful in West Sussex with many miles of footpaths and bridleways.Petworth (3.2 miles) is an attractive old market town perhaps best known for the National Trust owned Petworth House with its beautiful 750 acre parkland. The town offers a good range of shops for everyday needs together with a wealth of antique shops. State schools in the area include the village primary school, Midhurst Rother College and The Weald School at Billingshurst. In the private sector, Seaford College, Dorset House, St Margaret’s and Conifers. Sporting activities include golf at West Sussex Golf Club, Cowdray Park, Goodwood and Osiers Farm, Polo at Cowdray Park and horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell.

DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a detached building of brick construction under a tiled roof. It was for many years run as a post office and village stores and in addition to the spacious self contained living accommodation there is a large shop area with good window frontage and a lay-by on the public highway offers convenient customer parking.

ACCOMMODATION
The L shaped shop has a separate post office counter and store. The living accommodation is accessed through a front door on the side of the building leading to a hall with cloakroom and understairs cupboard. There is a double aspect sitting room and a kitchen fitted with matching floor and wall units and stainless steel sink. Stairs lead to the generous first floor landing and three double bedrooms and a bathroom.
The courtyard gardens are to the side and the rear of the property and are paved and fenced. Attached single carport, with workshop area to rear.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, and drainage, oil fired central heating by radiators.

OUTGOINGS
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
BUSINESS RATEABLE VALUE: £2,750 @ 0.433 (for 2011/2012 without small business rate relief)

Chichester District Council Tel; 01243 785166