A truly delightful detached village home, situated in a delightful setting with superb southerly views across farmland towards the South Downs.
The home stands in attractive and private grounds of over half an acre including lawns, mature fruit trees and an enclosed area given over to raised fruit and vegetable beds.
ACCOMMODATION
This absolutely charming home has been subject to program of updating and reconfiguring in recent years for which internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate.
A useful covered porch area with a wooden front door leads to the spacious and inviting hallway which boasts stylish woodblock flooring and as well as the staircase to the first floor there is also a lift suitable for wheelchairs. The elegant dual aspect sitting room enjoys views over the gardens with glazed double doors to one end and there is a feature fireplace with a built-in wood burner. A further reception room is currently used as a Library/Family Room with useful storage cupboards with book/display shelving and a continuation of the woodblock flooring found in the hallway. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room also enjoys a dual-aspect and is fitted with a good range of wall and base units with contrasting work-surfaces and built-in appliances comprising a double oven, hob and filter hood. Bi-fold doors to one end open onto the garden and give the room a wonderfully sociable feel and the quarry tiled flooring makes it very practical for country living. An adjacent utility room has a range of units and shelving as well as a further sink and space & plumbing for a washing machine etc. Also to the ground floor there is a large cloakroom and a rear lobby to the rear of the kitchen.
To the first floor there is a generous landing area. Doors lead to the bedrooms which include two principle double-bedrooms both of which boast fine southerly views over the rear garden, adjacent countryside and towards the South Downs. The master bedroom is dual aspect and has a feature wood and flame effect contemporary built-in fire and the second bedroom has a range of built-in wardrobe cupboards. The third bedroom also enjoys the fine views and the fourth bedroom has had an excellent range of wardrobe cupboards built-in making it an excellent dressing room. The bathroom has been converted into an excellent wet-room with a modern white suite of sanitary fittings.
OUTSIDE
This charming home stands within delightful grounds of just over half an acre which enjoy a good degree of privacy and boast fine views towards the South Downs.
The property is approached by a tarmacadam driveway providing ample off road parking and leading to a double sized Garage with a remote control up & over door, windows and a door to the rear garden. Within the garage there is a modern Grant Spira 6-26 kw wood pellet boiler which provides heating and hot water.
Much of the garden is situated to the southerly side of the home and having been built on a former orchard, has several mature fruit trees including eaters, cookers and crab apples. The garden itself is laid predominately to lawn and is enclosed by mature hedging. To the rear of the garden, there is a separate area which has been given over to fruit and veg with a number of well stocked raised beds, compost area and an attractive seating area. Historically, there was planning on this part of the garden for the erection of a detached bungalow although this has now expired Ref. No: 92/02005/OUT .
Adjacent to the home and also enjoying the southerly aspect is a large patio area which is perfect for entertaining or al-fresco dining.
To the other side of the home there is a further large area of lawn and has useful storage sheds etc.
SITUATION
Cocking is a charming downland village situated approximately 3 miles to the south of Midhurst (and about 9 miles from Chichester) and benefits from a Public House/Social Hub, a delightful village shop/post-office, a tea-room and a garage.
Being set in heart of the South Downs National Park, the village is surrounded by stunning countryside offering miles of excellent walking and riding opportunities.
Nearby Midhurst caters for most day-to-day shopping & recreational needs together with a modern Community Centre, Supermarkets, Hotel, Restaurant, Churches and a Library. There are well regarded private & state schools for all ages including the highly regarded Midhurst Rother College.
Nearby Cowdray Park provides Polo during the season and Golf whilst 'Glorious' Goodwood which lies to the south offers Horse Racing, Golf and the world famous Festival of Speed and Revival motoring events.
The surrounding towns of Chichester, Petersfield & Haslemere collectively offer excellent further amenities together with railway stations providing regular services to London.
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This is a Freehold property.
