Chichester Road, Upper Norton

Gilbert & Cleveland are delighted to offer for sale Norton Lea, a charming family home situated in the delightful hamlet of Upper Norton. Originally built in the 1900s, the property has retained many of its original features while evolving into a comfortable and spacious six-bedroom family residence. Set within mature grounds extending to just shy of an acre, Norton Lea enjoys a wonderful degree of privacy with attractive rural aspects to the rear. Upper Norton lies on the outskirts of Selsey and is within easy reach of Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, while the historic and bustling city of Chichester is approximately five miles to the north. The house offers generously proportioned accommodation, including elegant reception rooms and at its heart a modern kitchen/dining space. This impressive area provides an ideal setting for family life and entertaining, with ample space for growing family and social gatherings. On the first floor are six comfortable bedrooms complimented by three bathrooms, providing excellent flexibility for family living or visiting guests. Externally, the property is approached via a spacious paved driveway offering generous off-road parking together with garaging. The wrap-around gardens enjoy a desirable south-westerly aspect and are beautifully established, featuring mature shrubs and numerous trees which provide the house with a high degree of seclusion. Norton Lea is offered for sale with no onward chain and early viewing is highly recommended.

External courtesy light, UPVC double-glazed front door to:-

ENTRANCE PORCH 7' (2.13m) x 5' 1" (1.55m)
Tiled floor. Hardwood door to:-

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL
Easy rise stairs to first floor with cloaks cupboard built-in to side. Telephone point. Two radiators.

DINING ROOM 18' 3" (5.56m) x 10' 3" (3.12m)
Measurement is to either side of the chimney breast with feature fireplace. Double aspect. Two radiators. 

SITTING ROOM 21' 8" (6.60m) x 14' (4.27m)
Measurement is into an attractive bay window overlooking the grounds. Casement door to side. Two radiators. Television aerial point. Door returning to entrance hall.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 23' 9" (7.24m) x 22' 9" (6.93m)
Charming light and airy room forming a central hub of the house with a modern fitted kitchen in high-gloss units with granite work surfaces and upstands, providing comprehensive cupboard and drawer storage, incorporating a central island/breakfast bar under mounted 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher to side. Inset four-ring induction hob, built-in electric double oven below and extractor canopy above. Integrated upright refrigerator. Ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating extending into the dining area. Two radiators. Television aerial point. UPVC double-glazed French doors to patio area. Door to study. Door to:-

UTILITY ROOM 12' 7" (3.84m) x 8' 10" (2.69m)
Fitted in a matching range of base and wall-mounted units with marble effect work surfaces over providing cupboard and drawer storage. Inset 1½ bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Internal door to garage and UPVC door to patio area.

STUDY 11' 9" (3.58m) x 10' (3.05m)
Double aspect. Built-in cupboard housing electric meter and fuse box. Radiator. Door returning to entrance hall.

CONSERVATORY 18' (5.49m) x 11' 2" (3.40m)
Dwarf cavity wall construction with UPVC double-glazed upper elevations and a glazed roof. French doors to garden. Two wall light points. Upright radiator. Ceramic tiled floor.

BOOT ROOM 9' 10" (3.00m) x 8' (2.44m)
Feature slate fireplace. Radiator. 

WET ROOM 5' 9" (1.75m) x 5' 6" (1.68m)
Fully tiled white suite, shower area with mains fed shower. Low level WC. Wash hand basin with cupboard below. Ladder style radiator. Ceramic tiled floor.

Stairs to FIRST FLOOR and GALLERIED LANDING.

BEDROOM ONE 19' (5.79m) x 13' 10" (4.22m)
Two radiators.

BEDROOM TWO 21' 7" (6.58m) x 10' 4" (3.15m)
Measurement includes the central en-suite. Two radiators.

ENSUITE
Fully tiled with a coloured suite of enclosed shower cubicle with Triton electric shower. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Shaver point. Heated towel rail.

BEDROOM THREE 12' 3" (3.73m) x 10' 5" (3.17m)
Maximum measurement excluding a built-in wardrobe cupboard. Radiator.

SECOND LANDING AREA
Deep built-in airing cupboard housing a factory-lagged hot tank and immersion heater with slatted shelving. Access to eaves storage and access to roof space. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR 14' 7" (4.44m) x 13' 4" (4.06m)
Measurement includes twin double built-in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 7' 2" (2.18m) x 5' 3" (1.60m)
Fully tiled with a coloured suite of enclosed shower cubicle with Triton electric shower. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM FIVE 13' 3" (4.04m) x 9' (2.74m)
Measurement includes a range of built-in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Rural views.

BEDROOM SIX 13' 3" (4.04m) x 9' (2.74m)
Radiator. Rural Views.

BATHROOM 7' 5" (2.26m) x 7' 2" (2.18m)
Fully tiled white suite of panel bath with telephone-style mixer/shower attachment. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Shower cubicle with Mira electric shower. Radiator. Vinyl flooring.

OUTSIDE
Norton Lea is approached via a private gravelled driveway which sweeps into a substantial brick paved forecourt providing an impressive approach to the house, together with extensive parking and turning space. The driveway continues to the integral garage which measures approximately 23' (7.01m) x 21' 2" (6.45m), narrowing to 10' 4" (3.15m) internally. The GARAGE is fitted with a remote control up and over door and benefits from electric light and power. A wall-mounted Calor gas boiler serves the central heating and domestic hot water with timer controls positioned to the side, internal door to utility room. The house is enveloped by its own mature grounds extending to just under one acre and enjoys an exceptional degree of privacy and seclusion. The wrap-around gardens benefit from predominantly southern and westerly aspects and have been thoughtfully established over many years with sweeping areas of lawn framed by an abundance of mature trees, established shrubs and natural planting. To the rear the garden opens out towards a rural vista, with views across the adjoining farmland giving a sense of countryside living. A particular feature is the beautifully secluded flagstone terrace, positioned immediately adjacent to the house and measuring approximately 28' (8.53m) x 28' (8.53m) enclosed by attractive walling and mature high hedging, this wonderfully private entertaining space is centred around a pergola with external lighting and a dedicated seating area, it provides an idyllic setting for alfresco dining entertaining guests or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of these exception gardens. The combination of mature landscaped grounds, generous entertaining space and open rural aspects make the outside space of Norton Lea a truly special extension of the house.

VIEWING
By appointment with Gilbert & Cleveland
26-3836 RD 02.09.26

Council Tax Band - E