Littlegreen, Compton, PO18

The former Caretaker's Cottage is an attractive detached property of traditional flint and brick construction, occupying a secluded position to the north of Littlegreen Academy in the South Downs village of Compton. Surrounded by mature trees and established greenery, the cottage offers a wonderful opportunity for purchasers seeking a characterful property to refurbish and make their own.

The cottage has considerable visual appeal, with its pitched tiled roof, decorative brick detailing, traditional multi-pane windows and distinctive entrance porch. Internally, the accommodation is arranged entirely on one level and retains several original-style features, although comprehensive updating and refurbishment are now required for someone to put their own touch on it.

The sitting room is a particularly appealing space, featuring a brick fireplace with timber mantel, together with parquet flooring that could form an attractive feature of the room following restoration. The proportions allow for a comfortable seating arrangement, with the potential to create a welcoming central living space.

The kitchen is positioned alongside the sitting room and is currently fitted with a range of units, worktops and cooking facilities. While functional in its arrangement, the room would benefit from complete modernisation, presenting an opportunity to introduce an open plan configuration alongside the sitting room.  

There are four bedrooms in total, including an especially generous principal bedroom and two further well-proportioned rooms. The fourth bedroom is smaller and could equally serve as a home office, study or dressing room. A bathroom, separate WC and useful internal storage complete the accommodation.

Outside, the property enjoys a particularly attractive wooded setting, with grounds extending around the cottage and a variety of established trees providing a pleasing sense of privacy and seclusion. The outdoor areas are currently informal and would benefit from clearance and landscaping, offering an opportunity to create gardens that complement the cottage's character and surroundings. A driveway space runs alongside the building, accessed from the shared road, with potential to extend to park several cars.

The cottage's combination of traditional architecture, flexible single-storey accommodation and attractive rural surroundings gives it considerable potential. With a thoughtful programme of refurbishment, it offers the opportunity to create a distinctive home in one of the South Downs' appealing village locations.

Important Notice - Drainage

The vendor understands that the property is currently connected to a shared sewage system serving Littlegreen Academy. This system drains to a septic tank in a field to the south of the school on land owned by a third party. The neighbouring properties at Littlegreen Gardens, which were previously linked to this shared system, have since installed their own private drainage systems.

As a condition of the sale, the buyer will be required to install a new private drainage system for the property at their own expense. The vendor will not contribute to the cost of new drainage.

The vendor intends to place a covenant on the sale - it will require the new drainage system to be installed within a set period of time after completion. The property may not be occupied, let or resold until this work has been completed.

Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries about suitable drainage options, likely costs and any planning or Environment Agency requirements. Their solicitors should confirm the exact terms of the proposed covenant, including the time allowed for completing the works.

Important Notice - Water Supply

The vendor understands that the property’s water supply is currently connected to Littlegreen Academy’s supply. There is no separate meter or sub meter.

As a condition of the sale, the buyer will be required to install a new separate mains water supply for the property.

The vendor intends to place a covenant on the sale - it will require the new water supply to be installed within a set period of time after completion. The property may not be occupied, let or resold until this work has been completed.

Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local water supplier about the cost and practicality of a new connection, likely costs and any planning or Environment Agency requirements. Their solicitors should confirm the exact terms of the proposed covenant, including the time allowed for completing the works.

 Important Notice – Shared Accessway

The property is accessed from a shared road, however this does not form part of the ownership. There are rights retained for its use, alongside an obligation to make fair contributions towards maintaining, repairing and/or replacing the shared accessway (to exceed no greater than 10% of the costs).  

 Interested parties are advised to make their own enquires and their solicitors should confirm the exact extent of all rights and obligations.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - Water and Drainage as listed above - oil central heating - mains electricity

Council Tax Band - D

The property is being sold by informal tender. Please contact our office for details of the tender process and the closing date for offers.

EPC Rating - F