Houghton, Arundel, West Sussex BN18

Believed to date back to circa 1800, this charming four bedroom detached character property is set in the heart of the South Downs National Park offering stunning views over adjoining farmland and countryside.
ACCOMMODATION
Reception hall * Separate dining area * Raised lounge area * Study * Drawing room * Cottage style kitchen * Conservatory * Covered loggia * Principal bedroom suite * Guest suite * Two further bedrooms * Family shower room * Detached tandem garage * Off road parking * Beautiful landscaped gardens * Fabulous views * Village pub and mainline station nearby * EPC rating E
DESCRIPTION
Set in a private no through road within the heart of the South Downs National Park, this stunning period property is steeped in local history with the original structure believed to date back to circa 1800, whilst having been further enhanced with later additions. The property is entered via a charming reception hall with parquet flooring, open fireplace and beautifully crafted turning staircase. To the left of the reception hall is a large double aspect dining area, parquet flooring and open fireplace with slate hearth. To the right of the reception hall there is another beautifully appointed open fireplace with slate hearth. Beyond this, there is a further raised seating area with parquet flooring and large bay window with window seat commanding fabulous views over farmland and adjoining countryside of the South Downs National Park. A door leads through to a study area with exposed beams, parquet flooring and window with views. Then you enter into the main drawing room¿. This stunning later addition, commissioned by the late Admiral (a previous owner) is of an octagonal shape complete with large viewing windows all designed to capture and enjoy the stunning surrounding West Sussex countryside. This purpose built room also consists of ornate parquet flooring, feature open (Baxi) fireplace, built in bookshelves and storage and double doors leading out onto the private patio area. To the rear of the property, there is a charming country cottage style kitchen with matching base and wall mounted units, one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, tiled floor and views over rear garden. Off the kitchen, a door leads through to the well appointed conservatory with views over rear garden, access to the ground floor cloakroom, further sink with storage cupboard under, tiled floor and double doors leading out to the covered dining area and further patio beyond.
To the first floor, there are four bedrooms including an en-suite double aspect guest bedroom with built in double wardrobe, stunning views and access to loft. To the far end of the first floor there is a fabulous principal bedroom suite approached via an inner landing with a well appointed en-suite bathroom on the right and then steps leading to a raised octagonal bedroom with built in wardrobes, whilst enjoying a double aspect with glorious views over the surrounding West Sussex countryside. And to complete the first floor accommodation there is a further family shower room which services the two remaining first floor bedrooms.


OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a private no through lane close to the fabled `Monarchs Way¿ famously used by King James II after fleeing defeat at the Battle of Worcester, who was believed to have rested at the nearby George & Dragon Pub, one of the oldest pubs in West Sussex. To the front there is a large gravelled parking area and detached tandem garage and wood store. From here a flag stone path leads round to side of the property enjoying stunning views over adjoining farmland and countryside. To the rear there is a private patio seating area with covered loggia area and ornate brick built steps leading to a level lawned area with a herb, vegetable and fruit garden and wood cabin. (Additional land by separate lease might be available).