6 bed detached house for sale

North Bersted Street, West Sussex PO22

For Sale by Modern Auction – A charming 17th Century Grade II listed home with 2,745 sq. Ft., a 1,081 sq. Ft. Indoor pool, workshop, and 0.25-acre garden in a sought-after conservation area. No onward chain.

Auctioneers Comments:
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. The buyer and seller are required to complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties' personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).

If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

Property Description:
Located in the historic and attractive North Bersted Conservation Area, this quintessential Grade II listed cottage offers charming accommodation with a wealth of character throughout. Backing onto farmlands nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, the property was originally built as two farm cottages in the 18th century and later combined into one from a private sale in 1906.

Constructed under a predominantly thatched roof with mellow stone and brick dressings, the property is arranged over two floors and benefits from 4 reception rooms, 5 double bedrooms, an Inglenook fireplace and exposed timber beams.

On the ground floor there is a sitting room, playroom, dining room, snug, utility room, WC and recently extended country-style kitchen/ breakfast room which provides access to the rear gardens.

The first floor is approached by two staircases and comprises of a good size principal bedroom and dressing room (with plumbing available to turn back into an en-suite). There are a further four double bedrooms and a family bathroom fitted with a shower and free-standing bath.

Outside, there is an off-road gravel driveway and generous rear garden which is privately enclosed. In the grounds, there is a pond, patio area and path that leads down to workshop and self-contained pool complex, complete with a 30ft heated swimming pool, sauna, shower room and WC. From the pool room, sliding doors open onto the secluded side garden set within a peaceful woodland area.

Location
The Cottage is nestled in the pleasant semi-rural hamlet of Bersted down a cul-de-sac that is protected under a conservation scheme and home to a small coppice woodland.

With easy access onto the main A259 to both the seaside town of Bognor Regis and the Cathedral City of Chichester the property is well located to access many local amenities and schools.

Being under 6 miles from historic Chichester, the city is home to a plethora of bars and restaurants, as well as a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and weekly markets. Cultural activities include the highly regarded Chichester Festival Theatre and the Pallant House Gallery. There are many public and private schools, including: The Prebendal, Westbourne House, Oakwood and the Great Ballard School.

To the north of Chichester is the South Downs National Park which provides miles of beautiful walks and rides. Goodwood, famous for Glorious Goodwood horseracing, and hosting world-renowned events such as the Festival of Speed and Revival motorsport is just over 6 miles away. Golf clubs are situated at Bognor Regis, Felpham, Chichester and Goodwood and there are sailing and watersport clubs at each of these locations, including Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool which provide moorings, as well as berthing and lifting facilities.

At West Wittering, the National Trust Reserve of East Head offers spectacular scenery, sweeping sandy beaches, and a broad choice of recreational, bird-watching and water-related sporting facilities.

A mainline rail service connects both Bognor Regis and Chichester to London Victoria in approximately 90 minutes and the A27 provides access to Brighton to the east and Southampton to the west.

Further Information:

Local Authority: Arun District Council
Council Tax Band: F
Mains Gas and Drainage Are Available
Tenure: Freehold
Title Register Available Upon Request

While we strive to provide accurate information, buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence. The responsibility for verifying aspects such as floods, easements, covenants, and other property-related details rests with the buyer. Our listing information is presented to the best of our knowledge and should not be solely relied upon for making purchasing decisions.