South Lane, Houghton

**Guide Price £850,000 - £900,000**
A charming Grade II listed cottage believed to date back to circa 1662, located in the small rural farming hamlet of Houghton at the foot of the South Downs. Benefits include off-road parking, pretty secluded gardens and detached double garage.

DESCRIPTION
Michaelmas Cottage features a wealth of character having been sympathetically extended in the 20th century to create a charming family home in a sought after setting. The property is of timber frame construction under a pitched tiled roof with flint elevations, and is situated in an idyllic hamlet enjoying some breathtaking views across the Arun Valley and South Downs National Park.

Brick Built Entrance Porch with a pitched tiled roof and window to the side.
Dining Room Featuring many of the original features of the property, including an Inglenook fireplace and exposed ceiling beams, double aspect. Door to:
Inner Hall Turned staircase leading to the first floor.
Cloakroom suite comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
Sitting Room Solid oak floor from West Sussex Antique Timber Co. Woodburning stove with brick surround and tiled hearth. Triple aspect with French doors leading to rear patio and garden.
Study with fitted book shelves and built-in understairs storage cupboards.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room Attractively fitted with a range of matching wall and base units including a central island with granite work tops over. Appliances include electric Aga with Aims, further oven and microwave, Neff dishwasher and Miele fridge/freezer.
Utility Room Sink unit with cupboard under, further wall mounted cupboards, Miele washer/dryer. Oil fired boiler. Window and stable door to rear garden.
Bedroom 4 Range of built-in storage cupboards, ladder to vaulted galleried loft room with Velux window and eaves storage.
First Floor Landing Access hatch to boarded loft space.
Bedroom 1 Fitted wardrobe cupboards and airing cupboard housing hot water tank and shelving. Access hatch to loft space.
En-Suite Shower Room with suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, walk-in power shower, fully tiled walls and outlook over the rear garden.
Bedroom 2 with exposed wall timbers, outlook over the front garden, fitted wardrobe cupboard and exposed brick chimney breast.
Bedroom 3 with side aspect. Exposed wall timbers.
Bathroom Side aspect. Suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath and exposed wall timbers.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a gated entrance to a brick paved path leading to the front door with raised beds and lawn, flower and shrub borders to the side. A brick paved driveway provides off-road parking for several vehicles and leads to the detached double garage with electronically operated up and over door, fitted bench with storage, power and light, loft storage and a personal door to rear garden. Additional brick built store - ideal for garden tools/log storage. The pretty rear garden features a split level brick paved patio adjacent to the sitting room and utility room, with raised brick planters, a brick built well top and steps through brick retaining walls. Being in a desirable dark sky area, the garden benefits from automatic lighting and is mainly laid to lawn with fence and hedge boundaries providing a high degree of privacy. Access gates lead to the front and side with a covered storage area.

AMENITIES
Local: Houghton is a small Downland hamlet within the South Downs National Park . The property is situated on the Monarch’s Way within walking distance of the South Downs Way, the popular George and Dragon pub, and the church of St Nicholas.
Villages, Towns and Cities: Amberley (approximately 1.4 miles), Arundel (approximately 3.9 miles), Storrington (approximately 5.2 miles), Pulborough (approximately 6.1 miles), Littlehampton (approximately 7.6 miles), Chichester (approximately 11.7 miles). Worthing (approximately 13.7 miles), London (approximately 62.4 miles).
Transport: Amberley station, Pulborough station and Arundel station with services to London Victoria. B2139/A283 with access to the A24 to London, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network.
Schools: Schools include Amberley C of E Primary School, Storrington Primary School, Steyning Grammar School and Rydon Community College.
Leisure: A number of outdoor activities can be enjoyed on the stunning South Downs and Arun Valley with numerous public footpaths and bridleways. The popular Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre is nearby along with the historic family home of Parham House with its beautiful gardens, and Chanctonbury Leisure Centre with gym at Storrington. Horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray and Knepp Castle, golf at The West Sussex course at Pulborough, the Festival of Speed at Goodwood, theatres at Horsham, Guildford and Chichester.