Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY If you want a property with the wow factor, look no further. Apless Farm retains historical character and is set in a peaceful rural hamlet where development is rare and a rather idyllic rural way of life is preserved. The internal accommodation is deceptive, from the front Apless Farm looks like a small quaint cottage, yet internally there is 2900 sq ft of living accommodation. It is more than just a family home, with modern life very much in mind. There is a mixture of good proportioned rooms, open modern day living space for entertaining, yet cosy nooks for evenings in and en-suite facilities, and a number of charming features including oak beams, exposed fire places, stone flooring and a ground heat source system. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises; large entrance hall with doors leading to primary rooms including three reception rooms, a conservatory, w.c., utility room and kitchen / breakfast room on the ground floor with five bedrooms, one currently arranged as a large dressing room, en-suite shower room and large family bathroom on the first floor. Sitting centrally on the plot the large driveway, lawned gardens and detached garage block, with storeroom and attic storage space, early internal viewing is strongly of this impressive historic building is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Shingled access road leading to pillared gateway with five bar stable style gates leading to large L-shaped shingled driveway and parking area with off-road park for numerous cars leading to detached garage block. Mature hedges to either side of the gateway leading to lawned gardens, enclosed by mature hedges and stable style fences, brick and tile pathway with flowering borders leading to:
COVERED PORCH With glazed windows to either side, open ended with cathedral style roof and tiled flooring. Oak front door with furniture and square window leading to:
RECEPTION 16' 1" x 14' 3" (4.9m x 4.34m) Feature oak balustrade staircase rising to galleried landing with high level double glazed window to front aspect. To either side of the front door are double glazed windows with wooden sills, feature flagstone style flooring, double radiator, brushed steel fronted power points, stripped and stained skirting boards, feature beams to ceiling, brick pillar, Inglenook style fireplace, oak beam over, with log burning fire, wall lights and doors to primary rooms, storage cupboard with cloaks hanging area, alarm panel, oak door, second radiator with cover over, built-in double doored storage cupboard.
DRAWING ROOM 26' 0" x 16' 4" (7.92m x 4.98m) Feature opening leading to conservatory, oak panelled door leading to hallway, exposed brick pillars with beams to ceiling, two double radiators, three double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking garden, double glazed window to front aspect overlooking garden and driveway. Built-in low level storage cupboard, brick surround fireplace with oak beam, multi fuel log burner, brick hearth, brushed steel fronted power points, wall uplighters, bracket for wall mounted TV.
CONSERVATORY 13' 10" x 11' 7" (4.22m x 3.53m) Oak built with pitched roof and double glazed glass panels with two openers, full height double glazed windows to all aspects, twin double doors leading to garden, cathedral ceiling, beams, marble stone tiled flooring, wall lights and spotlights, square opening leading to kitchen / breakfast room.
CLOAKROOM Concealed cistern w.c. with shelf over, Ideal Standard wash hand basin, mixer tap and cupboard space under, large mirror to one wall, flagstone style flooring, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, double radiator, door to:
BOILER ROOM With large heating system/pump system and water tank.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 17' 10" x 13' 10" (5.44m x 4.22m) Comprehensive range of cream country style fitted floor and wall units with granite work surface, butler style sink with wooden drainer to either side, mixer tap and cupboard space under, integrated appliances two fridges and dishwasher, all with matching doors, range of drawers and storage units, book shelf and wine racks, flagstone tile flooring, ceiling spotlights, feature central beam, exposed brick surround fireplace with freestanding navy blue Aga with four ovens, hot plate and hot pad, ceramic tiled surrounds, brushed steel fronted power points, wall mounted unit with glazed panelled door, under unit lighting, double glazed window overlooking rear garden, panelled door leading to hallway.
DINING ROOM 14' 7" x 12' 7" into bay window and to front of chimney breast (4.44m x 3.84m) Double glazed window to front aspect overlooking driveway and garden, radiator under, feature double glazed bay window overlooking garden and driveway with low sill, oak skirting boards and matching wooden flooring, low level built-in storage cupboard to one side of chimney breast, wood surround fireplace with exposed brick inlay and matching hearth, feature beams to ceiling, spotlights, oak panelled door to reception area, brushed steel fronted power points.
UTILITY ROOM 7' 6" x 7' 4" (2.29m x 2.24m) Double glazed door with cat flap leading to rear garden, range of wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset butler style sink with cupboard under with water softner in, washing machine point, space for fridge/freezer, ceiling spotlights, shelving with storage cupboards over, flagstone style flooring, door to hallway.
HOME OFFICE/STUDY 10' 10" x 10' 9" (3.3m x 3.28m) Dual aspect double glazed windows to side and rear, comprehensive range of built-in furniture including drawers, storage cupboards and two work stations, radiator, wall mounted units with glazed panelled doors and range of shelving, two further open shelves, panelled door to hallway, dimmer switch and power points.
FIRST FLOOR Feature landing with balustrade overlooking entrance, high level window to front aspect, exposed beams to walls, ceiling spotlights, two skylight windows, access to loft space, wooden flooring with matching skirting boards, two double radiators, doors to primary rooms.
BEDROOM 4/DRESSING ROOM 11' 0" x 9' 1" measurements taken to front of built-in wardrobes (3.35m x 2.77m) To either side of the room are a range of full height built-in wardrobes with hanging space and folding doors, double radiator, double glazed window overlooking garden, ceiling spotlights, panelled door to landing, dimmer switch.
FAMILY BATHROOM 14' 6" x 7' 5" (4.42m x 2.26m) Double glazed window to side aspect overlooking garden with far reaching views towards the South Downs, ceiling extractor fan, spotlights, granite moulded surface with inset his and hers oval wash hand basins with mixer taps, drawers and storage cupboards under, concealed cistern w.c. with shelf over, bidet, corner shower cubicle with separate shower attached, curved sliding doors, panelled door to landing, chrome heated towel rail, double ended panelled bath with mixer tap and separate shower attachment with tiled surrounds and shelving to one end.
BEDROOM 5 9' 6" x 7' 6" (2.9m x 2.29m) Dormer double glazed window to front aspect overlooking garden and driveway, slight eaves to ceiling restricting head room, fire surround with oak beam, exposed pillar to either side, large built-in storage cupboard, double radiator, power points, ceiling spotlights.
MASTER BEDROOM 18' 0" x 13' 10" (5.49m x 4.22m) Measurements do not include recessed area for door opening, measuring approximately 6'2" x 5'4" with access to en-suite. Radiator, slight eaves to ceiling restricting head room, ceiling spotlights, dormer double glazed window to side aspect overlooking garden with far reaching views, double glazed window to rear aspect with radiator under, overlooking garden, power points, built-in headboard with shelving to either side, three built-in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Corner shower cubicle with curved panelled doors, shower with separate shower attachment, ceiling spotlights, slight eaves to ceiling, velux skylight window, low level w.c., bidet, chrome heated towel rail, vanity unit with wash hand basin, mixer and cupboard space under, arch mirror over and spotlight, oak panelled door.
BEDROOM 2 18' 7" x 11' 0" (5.66m x 3.35m) Dormer double glazed window to side aspect overlooking garden, driveway and fields opposite. Ceiling spotlights, slight eaves to ceiling restricting head room, access to loft space, double glazed window overlooking garden with low sill and radiator under and cover over, oak panelled door to landing, second radiator with cover over, dimmer switch, power points.
BEDROOM 3 15' 0" x 11' 0" maximum (4.57m x 3.35m) Double glazed window overlooking garden and entrance, radiator under, ceiling spotlights, oak panelled door to landing, stripped and stained skirting boards, power points, dimmer switch.
OUTSIDE The front is a shingled area leading to pillared gateway with stable style gates, mature hedges to either side leading to L-shaped shingle driveway and car park. Lawns to either side leading to detached garage. The garden extends approximately ¾ acre with mature hedging on all sides. To the front of the property is a lawned area with brick flowering borders and pathway, mature tree and external meter cupboard. To the left hand side of the property is a large patio area with shingle and railway sleeper surrounds leading to the rear of the house with a pegola, external light, doors leading to the orangery. Mature trees and laid to lawn with separate hedgerow, access to septic tank. This area has approximately 100 meters of underground pipe work providing for the underground energy source.
DETACHED GARAGE 16' 10" x 16' 0" (5.13m x 4.88m) Twin remote controlled up and over doors, fluorescent tube lighting, power points.
STORE ROOM 16' 5" x 8' 0" (5m x 2.44m) High level double glazed window to front aspect, door to side, power point, staircase rising to upper storage area over garage which is boarded with electric light.