Church Lane, Sompting, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15

Elegant period farmhouse with self-contained annexe, set in about 2.9 acres, in an elevated downland position with access to the coast and rail connections.

Description

Church Farm House is a substantial farmhouse, with classic downland flint and brick elevations under a tiled roof. The property is believed to date in part from the C18th century, with later additions, and successfully combines heritage character with considered modern updates.

The house has been beautifully restored, retaining many original features and incorporating contemporary finishes, including engineered oak flooring to much of the ground floor. Reception rooms include a dual-aspect drawing room with a wood-burning stove, a dining room, study and utility room.

The bespoke kitchen and breakfast room is arranged around a central island and features oak worktops, exposed beams and a partly vaulted ceiling; the adjoining south-facing conservatory does require some refurbishment, but offers great potential.

At the rear of the house are a suite of rooms currently used as a gym and workout space, but offering use as a self-contained one-bedroom annexe, with its own entrance.

Upstairs, the principal suite includes an en suite bathroom and dressing area; bedroom two has an en suite shower room. Bedroom three has stairs leading up to a playroom/dressing room and through to an en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms, each with a mezzanine level.

Outside
Church Farm House is set within just under three acres of gardens and grounds, in a semi-rural setting adjoining open farmland, in an elevated position offering an ideal combination of downland scenery and coastal accessibility. It is approached via an access drive over which the neighbours share right of way; there is a wide private drive ahead of the detached triple bay garage, offering parking for several vehicles. The garage has power connected and storage over.

Adjoining the house is a terrace, which is ideally suited to outdoor dining and entertaining; the grounds slope up gently away from the house, with elevated areas offering far-reaching views towards the picturesque church and the coastal landscape beyond.

The walled garden has a wide range of established shrubs and mature trees, including beautiful roses and an abundant fig tree. There are active bee hives at the far end. A five-bar gate opens to the adjoining paddocks, which lead round to a former kitchen garden and greenhouse.

The paddocks extend to the west and north of the garden, and have been largely left as wild meadow. They are planted with olive trees, and productive self-seeded plum and cherry orchards. At the western end, a gate opens to a public footpath, giving ready access to miles of wonderful walks across the surrounding countryside. About 2.9 acres in all.

Agent’s Notes
1. The Miele bread oven is not included in the sale.
2. There are active bee hives within the garden.
3. The neighbouring properties share right of access over the first portion of the drive.
4. Church Farm House has right of access over The Granary’s land from the drive to reach the five-bar gate.
5. The Barn has right of access over the southern border of the paddock to reach their land to the west.
6. The Old Stables has right of way over the western end of the paddock to reach the adjoining public footpath.

Location

Situated on the outskirts of the historic village of Sompting, and within the boundary of the South Downs National Park. Sompting offers a selection of local amenities including shops, pubs and everyday services, while neighbouring Lancing (two miles) provides a wider range of facilities. For more comprehensive shopping, restaurants and leisure options, Worthing lies just four miles to the west, with the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove approximately 11 miles to the east.
The South Downs rise immediately to the north, providing miles of footpaths, bridleways and open countryside ideal for walking, riding and cycling. There are numerous golf courses locally, including Singing Hills, Worthing and Devil’s Dyke, along with sailing and watersports available along the coast. Sports clubs across the area cater for a wide range of interests, while nearby leisure centres, gyms and outdoor spaces provide further opportunities for recreation.
The area is well served for food and drink, with a variety of traditional pubs, cafés and restaurants across Sompting, Lancing and Worthing. The wider Sussex region is renowned for its emerging wine scene, complemented by an abundance of country pubs and destination dining.
Sussex also offers a rich cultural landscape, with theatres, galleries and events centred around Worthing and Brighton. The internationally acclaimed Glyndebourne Opera House lies within easy reach, while the Brighton Festival presents an annual programme of music, theatre and arts.
Transport: Sompting is well positioned for both local and national travel, with easy access to the A27 linking the south coast, and the A24 providing routes north towards Horsham and the wider motorway network. Mainline rail services are available from Lancing and Worthing stations, with regular connections to London Victoria taking approximately 1 hour 55 minutes. Road access to London is approximately 56 miles. Gatwick Airport lies around 30–35 minutes by road via the A27 and A23.
Schools: There is a good selection of well-regarded schools within the area, including Sompting Village Primary School and the independent Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School, Lancing College, Brighton College, Brighton Girls and Roedean.

Square Footage: 4,955 sq ft


Acreage: 2.9 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Mains gas fired central heating. All mains services. Broadband: FTTC (Openreach).

Outgoings: Adur District Council.Council tax band G.

Photographs taken: May 2026

Tenure: Freehold

Site Plan: Produced from Promap © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. OS AC . Not to scale. For identification only.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills on , or Strutt & Parker (Lewes). If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.