Property description
THE TOWER Current configuration
The approach to this magnificent building is from Seaview Avenue, a particularly secluded part of Kingston Gorse. The Tower sits back in its generous plot with commanding views on all aspects. The current accommodation is split between the tower and the west wing. The Tower comprises of an entrance hall, study, cloakroom, first floor bathroom, bedroom 2 and a stunning third floor observatory. The west wing is made up of a large open plan kitchen and living space on the ground floor and occupying the entirety of the first floor is the master bedroom.
There is a double garage located on the eastern edge of the plot with a gated driveway, parking for multiple vehicles and secluded south facing lawns.
Current planning permission
Designed by the Sussex Heritage Award Winning Architects, Andrew Fuller Associates of Arundel, will be this magnificent former water tower rising between two sympathetically designed wings.
The primary accommodation will be arranged over three floors with the fourth floor, located within The Tower, being the exceptional observatory/sitting room, offering far reaching coastal and rural views.
The ground floor accommodation will consist of a welcoming central entrance hall located in the original tower, a spacious north/south facing living space and separate formal dining room will make up the ground floor west wing. A glass walk way with rural views will link the formal dining room and large kitchen breakfast room. The kitchen breakfast room will occupy almost the entirety of the east wing with doors out to the southerly lawns. A family room/snug and a utility room will make up the remainder of the ground floor east wing.
There will be three large bedrooms all with en suites and views on the first floor. Of particular note will be the master bedroom, which will occupy the whole west wing and along with an en suite bathroom will enjoy a good sized dressing room.
The remaining bedroom is located in the tower on the second floor, with the observatory/sitting room with panoramic views on the third and final floor of this stunning Tower.
The double garage with storage above is located on the eastern boundary with a sweeping driveway leading to parking for several vehicles. The south facing gardens are secluded being mainly lawns with a variety of mature trees.
THE LOCATION The Tower is situated on The Kingston Gorse Private Marine Estate; a coastal hamlet in the Arun district of West Sussex. Kingston Gorse is considered one of the most favoured residential areas on the West Sussex Coast. It is approached via a one and a half mile country lane from the village of East Preston and has gated access during the summer weekends to maintain the high level of privacy and security that the residents have come to enjoy.
The pretty seaside village of East Preston in West Sussex is brimming with charm and character.
East Preston village lies between Chichester and Brighton and has become a popular location for second homeowners commuting from London. There is an abundance of leisure activities on your doorstep, including Chichester Marina for those with a passion for yachting or Goodwood, which offers horseracing, motor racing, golf, and a variety of other leisure activities.
Transport is convenient with the local Angmering mainline station serving London Victoria, Brighton, Portsmouth, and Southampton. Gatwick airport is about 40 miles away from East Preston