
Elm Avenue, East Preston, BN16 1HJ

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
3,433 sq ft
319 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
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Key features
- Guide Price £1,000,000 – Rare chain-free opportunity.
- Five-bedroom detached residence, beautifully extended and presented in fantastic order throughout.
- Rare south-facing rear garden, designed by Chelsea Flower Show award-winning designer Nic Howard
- Luxury kitchen and separate utility room, finished to a fabulous standard.
- Eco-designed features, including triple glazing, solar panels, low-energy heating and lighting, and advanced heat recovery ventilation system.
- Excellent village location in East Preston, with nearby Rustington, Arundel, Worthing, South Downs, and Goodwood Estate.
- Strong transport links, including mainline stations to Chichester, Brighton, and London Victoria, as well as easy road access to Horsham and the wider West Sussex area.
- Garage and ample parking, combining style, practicality, and lifestyle in a truly exceptional property.
- Light Filled reception rooms
- EPC Rating - B
Description
Situated in the highly sought-after Elm Avenue in the heart of East Preston, this exceptional four/five-bedroom detached residence is offered to the market chain free and is exclusively marketed by Jacobs Steel. We are genuinely delighted to bring to the market such a unique and special home, presenting a rare opportunity to secure an outstanding property with a smooth and uncomplicated purchase.
Beautifully extended and impeccably maintained, the home is presented in fantastic order throughout, effortlessly combining contemporary luxury with warmth and character to create an enviable family residence. The thoughtfully designed accommodation provides both impressive entertaining space and comfortable everyday living. A beautiful luxury kitchen with separate utility room is finished to an superb standard, complemented by generous reception areas that offer versatility and an inviting atmosphere. A private sauna further enhances the lifestyle appeal, creating a tranquil retreat within the comfort of your own home.
A true standout feature is the rarely found south-facing rear garden, enjoying an abundance of natural sunlight and forming a truly magical outdoor sanctuary. Expertly designed by Chelsea Flower Show award-winning garden designer Nic Howard and showcased on BBC Gardeners’ World and Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden, the garden is both enchanting and highly functional. It features a charming hobbit house and greenhouse, an authentic Purbeck stone wall, a secluded secret garden retreat, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen — perfectly suited for al fresco dining and summer entertaining. The expansive grounds have been meticulously curated to provide privacy, beauty, and year-round enjoyment.
This eco-conscious home incorporates advanced energy-efficient technology, including triple glazing, solar panels, low-energy heating and lighting, a state-of-the-art heat recovery ventilation system, solar-gain design principles, and enhanced insulation through air-tight construction. These features promote sustainability while ensuring comfort and efficiency throughout the seasons.
Perfectly positioned within the thriving coastal village of East Preston, the property benefits from a wonderful sense of community, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and a beautiful beachfront all within easy reach. The neighbouring village of Rustington offers further comprehensive amenities, while the historic market town of Arundel, with its castle and riverside walks, and the vibrant seafront town of Worthing are both just a short drive away. For those seeking countryside and sporting pursuits, the South Downs National Park and the world-renowned Goodwood Estate are also easily accessible.
Excellent transport links add further appeal, with mainline railway stations at Angmering and nearby Rustington providing direct services to Chichester, Brighton and London Victoria, making this an ideal location for both coastal living and commuting. Horsham and the wider West Sussex area are also conveniently reached via well-connected road networks.
Further benefits include a spacious garage providing ample parking and storage, completing what is a rare lifestyle opportunity combining space, luxury, sustainability, and one of the area’s most impressive south-facing gardens.
Agent’s Note:
As sole agents, Jacobs Steel are proud to be marketing this truly exceptional residence. Homes of this calibre, with such a rare south-facing garden and presented in such outstanding order throughout, seldom become available in East Preston. We are excited to offer this unique opportunity and strongly recommend early viewing to fully appreciate the quality, setting and lifestyle on offer.
Brochures
Brochure 1- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Driveway
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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