2 bed flat for sale

Stopham House, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20

A stunning spacious two double bedroom top floor apartment set within the historic Grade II listed Stopham House set in approximately 8 acres of fabulous landscaped gardens and grounds adjacent to the river Arun.

Accommodation

* Grand communal entrance hall * Private entrance hall * Spacious sitting room * Modern fitted kitchen * Separate utility * Family bathroom * Two double bedrooms * En-suite bathroom to principal bedroom * Separate storage room * Garage in stable block * Stunning gardens and grounds * Riverside access * Communal parking * Village pub nearby * Access to mainline station *

Directions

Turning right out of Pulborough mainline station, continue under the railway bridge and follow this road for approximately half a mile passing the White Hart pub on your left and crossing over the river Arun. Immediately after crossing the bridge, take the next left turning into Stopham House.

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Situation

Stopham is a small hamlet approximately a mile west of Pulborough. Pulborough is a large village on the northern bank of the River Arun with a good variety of local shops in the village including butchers, greengrocer, banks, a public library, dentist, a Primary Health Care Centre, a Tesco store and Sainsbury's. There are plenty of walks in the local area especially over the renowned Wild Brooks to the rspb centre at Wiggonholt. There is a thriving range of sports and social events including football, cricket, rugby and bowls clubs. The mainline railway station at Pulborough has connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, Gatwick and Chichester. There are good links to the national road network as the A29 and A283 cross at Pulborough. The larger centres of Storrington and Billingshurst are approximately 5 miles distant, with Horsham some 13 miles, Chichester 15 miles and Guildford 23 miles away.

Sporting And Recreation

The area around Pulborough provides a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities with the West Sussex Golf Club and other golf clubs further afield at Cowdray Park and Goodwood. There is gliding at Parham, theatres at Chichester, Horsham and Worthing and sailing centres on the coast at Bosham and Chichester. There are some excellent pubs in and around Pulborough, many steeped in history. The local countryside provides numerous walks and bridle paths including the renowned South Downs Way. Of special note is the large rspb nature reserve at Wiggonholt Brooks near the edge of Pulborough. Pulborough has rugby, bowls, and cricket clubs, whilst there are leisure centres at Storrington and Billingshurst.

Description

Originally dating back to Elizabethan times, Stopham House was rebuilt in 1787 with later additions in the 19th century, before being converted into apartments in the 1970's. The apartment is entered via a large and grandiose communal entrance hall with many period features including stained glass windows depicting the coats of arms of former owners of this locally historic building.

On entering the apartment, the first thing you notice if the height and space offered by the high ceilings which feature throughout the apartment, which is just one of the many period features found within this charming abode. The sitting room is one of the main features of the property, with double height ceiling, ornate cornicing, feature fireplace and fabulous bay floor to ceiling windows allowing plenty of available light and wonderful views over the landscaped gardens and grounds. To one end of the spacious entrance hall a door leads through to the modern well-appointed kitchen/diner with matching base and wall mounted units with built-in appliances and further character features. There is also a useful separate utility/store room adjacent to the kitchen. To the other end of the entrance hall there are two good-sized bedrooms, both looking out onto the communal grounds. The principal bedroom also features large bay window, with three floor to ceiling sash windows with door leading through to an extremely well-appointed en-suite bathroom, with part mosaic tiled walls, circular wash hand basin with vanity unit under and raised stand-alone roll top bath. Bedroom two also offers generous space and could be used as separate reception room and occasional bedroom. A further family bathroom with a large walk-in shower completes the internal accommodation.

Outside

Set in the grounds of a former arboretum, Stopham House benefits from beautifully tended landscaped gardens and grounds. There are large sweeping level lawns edged by specimen trees, numerous secluded seating areas, walled former kitchen gardens, small area of woodland and direct access onto the River Arun, ideal for kayaking and other water based activities. There is a large communal parking area to the front of the property and private garage, with mezzanine space above located in the former stable block, with light and power and plenty of storage space.

Services

Private drainage and other mains are connected.
According to Ofcom for this address Standard broadband is available.
Highest download speed is 20 Mbps.

Council Tax

Council Tax Band E.
Please contact Horsham District Council on

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Notes

1. All measurements shown in these particulars are approximate. 2. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check information. Do so, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 3. The mention of any appliance and/or services in these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. Gl & Co Estate Agents, for the vendor property whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. The particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. 2. No person in the employment of or agent of or consultant to gl & Co has any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.