Watersfield, Near Pulborough, West Sussex

On a quiet no-through country lane, a detached timber bungalow in need of updating in gardens of about a quarter acre with farmland views.


SITUATION:
The property is set back from a no-through lane within mature private gardens. The attractive downland village of Waterfield is close to local amenities including a nearby farm shop at Bury and a community run village shop at Fittleworth. There are two supermarkets in Pulborough (3 miles) as well as a mainline station offering a service to London Victoria from 72 minutes and also a direct link to Gatwick. Further shopping, leisure and cultural amenities may be found in Chichester and Horsham. There is a choice of schools within reach, including Bury primary, Dorset House, Windlesham and Seaford College. Recreational opportunities include golf at a number of clubs including West Sussex golf club, polo at Cowdray Park; racing and flying at Goodwood and sailing at Chichester Harbour. There are many miles of footpaths and bridleways in the area and the RSPB centre at Pulborough Brooks is a superb venue for birdwatching.

DESCRIPTION:
Wellcroft is believed to date from the 1820's and comprises a detached bungalow of timber framed construction with weather boarded elevations under a slate roof. The property is in need of updating but offers spacious, light and bright accommodation with great character and charm. The front door leads to a long sitting room with an open fireplace. A door leads through to a bedroom and bathroom. At the rear of the property the kitchen opens into a conservatory which overlooks the garden. A second bedroom has an ensuite wet room and there is a second bathroom, cloakroom and study/bedroom 3. From the kitchen stairs rise to two eaves storage areas and a loft room with roof light. There may be potential here to add further living space subject to usual consents. Outside steps lead down to a cellar.

OUTSIDE:
The property sits back from River Lane with off road parking and a lawned garden bounded by hedges to the front. The garden to the rear extends some 55M in length and is laid to lawn with a variety of trees and shrubs. At the end of the garden there is a swimming pool (not currently used) and a garden shed.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE. Band F.

SERVICES. Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage. Propane gas fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX: Band E. Chichester District Council.