Pett Road, Pett

A FIVE BEDROOM, FOUR RECEPTION ROOM DETACHED GRADE II LISTED PERIOD HOUSE ON TWO THIRDS OF AN ACRE PLOT IN THIS SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION CLOSE TO LOCAL COUNRTYSIDE & COASTAL WALKS, TWO VILLAGE PUBS AND THE BEACH AT PETT LEVEL. THERE IS ALSO A 1,195sq ft BARN, WORKSHOP, GARAGE & PARKING, AN ORCHARD, LARGE CELLAR AND BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED WALL ENCLOSED SOUTH FACING GARDENS.

Gatehurst is set back from Pett Road in this idyllic location with the property offering immense charm & character throughout and providing versatile accommodation to include an impressive reception hall, four further ground floor reception rooms, a cloaks/boot room, a separate utility room and a 16'8 x 16'5 kitchen/breakfast room with central island & vaulted ceiling. To the first floor there are five double bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom & walk-in wardrobe to the main bedroom, a family bathroom and access to the 784sq ft attic which could provide additional accommodation, subject to necessary consents.

Outside, the gardens surround the property with an attractive stone outbuilding overlooking the orchard and the gardens are a particular feature bounded by stunning walls and established shrubs & trees. There is ample parking to the side and further benefits include exposed beams, stunning fireplaces, internal latched doors and viewing is considered essential to appreciate this stunning period home with Sole agent, Charles & Co.

Reception Hall - An impressive entrance to the property with a wide returning staircase, exposed beams, feature fireplace and window to front.

Drawing Room - 4.85m x 4.72m (15'11 x 15'6) - Feature Inglenook fireplace with recess lighting & bressummer beam over, beamed ceiling & walls, windows to either side and picture window to front.

Sitting Room - 5.72m x 3.71m (18'9 x 12'2) - Stunning feature fireplace with decorative surround, beams to ceiling and window to rear overlooking gardens.

Family Room - 4.42m x 3.18m (14'6 x 10'5) - Decorative beams to ceiling and being dual aspect with a pleasant view out over the gardens and door to the side gardens.

Study/Library - 4.24m x 3.84m (13'11 x 12'7) - Fitted bookcases extending to three sides, beams to ceiling, dual aspect windows to front & side.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.08m x 5.00m (16'8 x 16'5) - The kitchen/breakfast room gives a contemporary feel and provides a commanding position looking out over the rear gardens. There are matching wall, base & drawer units with worksurfaces extending to two sides, inset Butler sink with mixer tap, Range cooker with extractor above, integrated dishwasher & fridge with central island providing further matching under counter storage cupboards, vaulted ceiling & exposed twin beams, farmhouse tiled flooring, windows to two sides and French doors leading to & enjoying extensive views over the patio & gardens.

Cloaks/Boot Room - This is a good size room, perfect for coats & wellies and leading through into

Utility Room/W.C - With worksurface extending to one side with inset sink unit, further space for appliances and w.c.

Inner Hallway - Window to rear and door & steps leading to the Cellar.

Cellar - This is divided into two spaces and houses the main gas central heating boiler and would make an ideal wine cellar with ample space for storage.

First Floor Galleried Landing - Ballustrade with decorative spindles, beams to ceiling and window to front.

Bedroom One - 5.03m x 4.67m (16'6 x 15'4) - Feature fireplace with matching surround, windows to either side of the fireplace, beams to ceiling & walls with large window to front.

En-Suite Bathroom - Contemporary suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround, pedestal wash basin, w.c and window to side with door to a walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Five - 3.71m x 3.38m (12'2 x 11'1) - Feature fireplace, fitted wardrobes extending to one side, beams to ceiling and window to front.

Inner Landing - This is accessed from the galleried landing connecting to bedrooms two, three & four as well as the family bathroom with double doors to side and detachable steps giving access to the attic space.

Bedroom Two - 4.47m x 4.37m (14'8 x 14'4) - Being dual aspect with windows to side & rear overlooking the gardens and with distant views towards Fairlight Church & Battery Hill.

Bedroom Three - 4.47m x 4.11m (14'8 x 13'6) - Feature fireplace, beams to ceiling and window to front.

Bedroom Four - 4.45m x 3.78m max (14'7 x 12'5 max) - Window to rear overlooking the gardens and with distant views towards Fairlight Church & Battery Hill.

Family Bathroom/W.C - Modern white suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround, wall mounted over bath shower unit with shower screen to side, pedestal wash basin, bidet, w.c, part tiled walls, exposed wooden flooring, built-in airing cupboard and window to rear.

Full Width Attic - The attic is accessed from the inner hallway with a partial staircase (connecting to the detachable steps from the hallway) and the entire loft space is separated into five areas with an overall floor space of approx. 780 sq ft with small windows to each gable end. This could be utilised to provide additional accommodation, subject to listing and planning approval.

Outside -

Driveway - The property is set back and approached from Pett Road. The initial driveway is owned by The Roundel with a right of access to Gatehurst. There is a wide parking area to the side of the property which is wall enclosed and adjoins The Barn with further parking in front of the garage (which forms part of The Barn).

Barn & Garage - The Barn provides extensive storage with a high vaulted pitched ceiling with a separate log store to the side and a garage to the front with separate access to the workshop which again is accessed from the front and has two windows to the front elevation. The overall area of The Barn is approx. 1,195 sq ft.

Front & Side Gardens - Being mainly laid to lawn with established flower, shrubs & mature trees as well as Topiary hedges, wall enclosed to one side with hedging and timber fencing extending the front & side boundary. The lawned gardens extend to the side of the property with further shrubs & trees and lead to The Stone Barn. There is also a working well to the side with an original stone wall & arched gateway leading to the formal rear gardens.

Stone Barn - An attractive garden store/potting shed with pitched roof and window to rear overlooking orchard.

Orchard - This is a secluded area of the gardens with various mature fruit trees, greenhouse and being enclosed by hedging with the original stone wall to the side.

Rear Gardens - The attractive gardens which compliments the main house are a particular feature and have been well established, maintained and beautifully presented by the current owners to include a rustic brick patio area extending to the rear elevation. There is a main area of formal lawns with feature topiary 'love birds' and steps leading to the decorative end of the gardens which are interspersed with a large central area of flowers & shrubs, mature trees and include an ornamental pond with Evergreen trees, rear gates and a Willow tree. The gardens sit within attractive stone walls providing seclusion and also enjoys a southerly aspect, perfect for alfresco dining & entertaining.