Yapton Road, Barnham, PO22

A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious detached cottage, believed to date back to around 1745. Full of period charm and character, the property offers five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two reception rooms, enhanced by features such as beamed ceilings and original fireplaces.

DESCRIPTION:

Set within a wonderfully secluded plot, the grounds include mature trees, a tranquil pond, a log cabin, and generous off-road parking. Conveniently located approximately ½ mile from Barnham village centre and its mainline railway station, the cottage combines rural seclusion with excellent accessibility.

While the property retains its original oak front door opening into a hallway and sitting room, the main entrance is typically accessed from the rear, via a private off-street parking area and garage. From here, a pathway through the main garden leads to the rear entrance, which opens into a hallway providing access to the utility room and kitchen/dining area.

The kitchen/breakfast room features tiled flooring, base units with granite work surfaces, a butler’s sink, built-in double oven, four-ring gas hob, Aga, and space for a fridge/freezer, along with room for a dining table and chairs. The lounge includes a log burner and under-stair storage.

From the kitchen, the utility room provides access to a ground floor cloakroom and the rear garden. This side of the property connects to an internal hallway with stairs to the first floor and a further door leading to two ground-floor bedrooms, a bathroom, and an additional reception room with French doors to the garden. This wing could serve as a fully self-contained annexe, or the reception room could be repurposed as an additional bedroom, study, or games room.

On the first floor, there are three bedrooms with built-in storage and a generous family bathroom.

At the front, steps lead up to the original front door, with side access to the rear garden. The rear garden occupies a substantial, private plot with an abundance of mature trees, shrubs, and flower borders. A gated private garden area features a decked terrace overlooking the pond. A summer house with decking sits toward the rear, with a gate opening to the driveway. The driveway, situated to the right-hand side of the cottages, provides ample off-road parking.

LOCATION:

Old Mill Cottage is located on the edge of Barnham village within easy reach of local shops and amenities. Barnham’s mainline railway station offers direct services to London Victoria, Brighton and Chichester, making the property well suited to commuters or those requiring easy access to the coast and South Downs.

Families are well served by the local schooling, including the highly regarded St Philip Howard Catholic School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a primary school. There is also a strong community feel within the village, with regular events, sports facilities and nearby countryside walks.

The cathedral city of Chichester lies some 7 miles to the west offering excellent high-street shops, many fashionable restaurants, cafes, bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs and cinemas. The seaside town of Bognor Regis is located about 4 miles to the south whilst historic Arundel town lies approximately 5 miles to the east.

Nearby attractions include the Goodwood Estate with its world-renowned racecourse, motor circuit, and golf courses; the South Downs National Park with a wealth of walking, cycling, and riding routes. Excellent hacking is available throughout the local area, with bridleways and quiet lanes connecting to nearby countryside and the wider South Downs.

INFORMATION:

Services: All mains

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Arun District Council

Council Tax Band: Band F

EPC Rating: Band D