Property description
THE PROPERTY The approach to this exceptional home is via the semi rural Crossbush Lane, lying on the out skirts of the historic market town of Arundel. The current vendors have taken great care in the remodelling and updating of this spacious home, which now boasts flexible accommodation arranged over two floors.
The ground floor comprises of an substantial entrance hall, opening into a large open plan sitting room/library with a large feature fireplace and views over the front gardens. The orangery overlooking the secluded east facing section of the gardens is a recent addition, with a superb part vaulted and glazed roof, and double doors opening out. The kitchen come living space is a particular feature, being well appointed with folding doors to the gardens creating an incredible outside-inside space. From the kitchen there is access to the large vaulted ceiling studio/office with doors on two aspects allowing access from the front driveway and west facing gardens. The remainder of the ground floor is made up of a fully tiled wet room with walk in shower and bedroom four.
The first floor comprises of the three remaining principal bedrooms and bathroom, all of which enjoy views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.
The gardens are particularly lovely, occupying three sides of the plot and offering a high level of seclusion. There are a mixture of well stocked beds, mature trees and lawns, along with landscaped water feature. Occupying the far eastern section of the grounds is a well planned working garden, with a wood store and hard standing for garden storage sheds.
To the front of the property is a sweeping driveway leading to a covered parking area, and steps up to the entrance.
THE LOCATION Crossbush Lane sits on the out skirts of the cathedral town of Arundel with its impressive Norman castle sits on the boundary of the South Downs National Park. Consistently considered as one of the finest towns in the country and made famous internationally for its antique dealerships. Once a thriving fishing town the public houses and fisherman's cottages have made way for traditional tearooms, boutiques and an eclectic mix of independent restaurants. Now well known for its numerous festivals throughout the year including the Art trail, Food Festival and Arundel by Candlelight. There is a wide choice of sporting and recreational activities in the surrounding area including horse racing at both Goodwood and Fontwell park; Car Racing at Goodwood Motor Circuit famously hosting it's annual Festival of Speed and Revival meetings; polo at Cowdray park; glorious beaches at the Witterings; dinghy sailing from numerous clubs along the coast with substantial harbours and marinas at Chichester and Littlehampton for mooring larger yachts; numerous golf courses; walking and riding in the rich surrounding countryside.
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