Duncton, West Sussex

An attractive and spacious 4 bedroom modern house, presented in excellent order, overlooking adjacent farmland, in the downland village of Duncton. Private garden, large drive and integral garage.

DESCRIPTION
The Drifters is an attractive modern house overlooking adjacent farmland in the downland village of Duncton. The property is presented in very good order and has comfortable, bright and spacious accommodation which includes some lovely French oak flooring, wooden doors, a well fitted kitchen, plus double glazed windows. The front door opens into an entrance hall, with a storage cupboard and cloakroom. The sitting room is a lovely dual aspect room, with an open LPG coal effect fire and a door to the study. Glazed wooden doors lead from the sitting room into the dining area, which has glazed doors opening into the conservatory, which overlooks the garden. The dining room is open to the fitted kitchen, which includes an extensive range of fitted cupboards and central island, with integrated appliances and a lovely granite worktop. A door opens to the garden and a further door opens into the utility room, which has some fitted cupboards, a butler’s sink and a point for a washing machine and with a door opening into the integral garage. The garage is a good size and is accessed via an electrically operated up and over door. From the entrance hall an easy staircase rises to the first floor landing with access to a useful loft and doors to the bedrooms and family bathroom. The main bedroom is a good size, with lovely rural views, a range of fitted wardrobes and a door to the en suite shower room. There are 3 further double bedrooms, all with pleasant outlooks and a well fitted family bathroom.

The property is approached through a large front garden over a gravel entrance drive giving a very warm welcome to the house and provides parking for a number of cars and gives access to the garage with steps to the front door. There is a mature hedge to one side and, on the other side, beds planted with a variety of shrubs and plants and with an automatic watering system. There is a garden shed to one side and an area for bin storage and the oil tank. A path leads around the side of the house to the rear garden, which is west facing and very private, being walled on 2 sides and with open westerly views over the adjacent farmland and to the Holy Trinity Church. This includes paved terracing, an area of lawn, various shrubs and plants, and with steps to a raised sun terrace. In all the property extends to about 0.2 of an acre.

LOCATION AND AMENITIES
The Drifters is tucked away in a lovely private setting in the heart of the downland village of Duncton close to the Holy Trinity Church, within walking distance of Duncton C of E Junior School, the catholic church of St Anthony and St George and also The Cricketers public house. There is also the popular Duncton Croquet Club which is within walking distance. The entrance drive to Seaford College is within half a mile. Duncton is a superb rural location at the foot of the South Downs, within the South Downs National Park with easy access to extensive local footpaths and bridleways. The historic town of Petworth is about 3 miles to the north with an excellent range of shops for everyday needs. Pulborough mainline station (about 7 miles), provides a service to London Victoria, London Bridge, Gatwick and the south coast. Further comprehensive facilities can be found at Chichester, Horsham and Worthing. Sporting facilities include golf at several local clubs, including The West Sussex and Cowdray Park; racing, golf, motor racing and flying at Goodwood; polo at Cowdray and sailing at Chichester Harbour. Central London is within 50 miles by road.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage is connected. Oil fired central heating and hot water.

COUNCIL TAX - Band G £3,833.63 (2025/2026)

EPC - E (54)

DIRECTIONS
From Petworth, take the A285 heading south. The A285 leads into Duncton and into the 30 miles an hour speed limit. Carry on as the road bends gradually to the right, looking out for a cream coloured house on the right and, immediately next door to this house is the driveway for The Drifters.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the sole agent
RH & RW Clutton -