Detached house for sale in Strawberry Close, Thakeham, West Sussex RH20

A substantial detached executive family home with over 2,700 sq.ft of accommodation with south facing gardens in this exclusive development in the popular downland village of Thakeham.

Accommodation

* Entrance hall * Sitting room * Dining room * Study * Kitchen/family room * Utility room * WC * Stairs to first floor galleried landing * Principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite shower room * Bedrooms 2 and 3 with Jack and Jill style shower room * Two further double bedrooms * Family bathroom * Off road parking * Double garage * South facing rear garden * Stunning views across neighbouring farmland * EPC rating B

Directions

From the offices of gl & Co Estate Agents in the High Street, Storrington proceed in an easterly direction to the mini-roundabout and turn left up School Hill (B2139). Continue into Thakeham Road and at the mini-roundabout by Steyning Grammar School take the first exit into Storrington Road remaining on the B2139. Continue along towards Thakeham for approximately one mile and then turn right into the development and continue straight along, over the speed bumps and bear right where you will see the village hall to the left. Proceed ahead turning left by the triangle into Penn Stone Way and second left into Strawberry Close. The property can be found on the right hand side.
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Situation

Thakeham is a small village approximately three miles north of Storrington, which is a large village at the foot of the South Downs National Park with a wide range of amenities, including a Waitrose Store, and local sporting facilities. Thakeham village itself has a parish church and a popular public house. Thakeham also benefits from the amenities of the new development at Abingworth Meadows which has almost formed an entire new community. There is a new village hall, Meadow Stores and café, a new independent veterinary practice and Thakeham pre-school together with an outside play area and pretty village pond. Approximately a mile and a half towards Storrington is Steyning Grammar School, which incorporates Thakeham primary school and years seven and eight of the senior school. There are mainline stations at Pulborough and Billingshurst with services to Gatwick airport, London Victoria and the coast. There is also access to the motorway network and the south coast via the A24.

Sporting And Recreation

Sporting and recreation facilities in the area abound with the village hall providing space for fitness, wellbeing, social events and sports activities for all ages, including pilates, table tennis, Zumba and bridge, to name just a few. Well established and flourishing outdoor sports clubs include cricket and football and are home to West Chiltington & Thakeham Cricket Club, Thakeham Village Football Club and Ashington Cougars Football Club. There is golf at Pulborough (West Sussex Club), Mannings Heath and Slinfold with tennis at West Chiltington and Storrington. Chanctonbury Leisure Centre in Storrington has a gym and also runs various fitness classes. Thakeham has direct access to a network of footpaths and bridleways that criss-cross the beautiful West Sussex countryside To the south there is sailing from Littlehampton and Chichester harbours with extensive walking facilities close-by and on the South Downs National Park. There is also a large rspb Nature Reserve at Pulborough Brooks between Pulborough and Storrington.

Description

This executive five double bedroom family home has been finished to exacting standards by renowned house builder Oakford Homes and boasts over 2,700 sq.ft. Of light and airy accommodation with generous room sizes and a southerly aspect to the rear. This well proportioned property flows incredibly well with three reception rooms as well as the feature kitchen/family/dining room and the property boasts some fabulous views across neighbouring farmland and beyond.
The accommodation comprises front door into the spacious and bright hall with tiled flooring. From here double glass pane doors open up into the bay fronted sitting room with pleasant outlook to the front and further doors lead to the dining room or extra reception room, which has sliding doors leading out to the rear patio and a door into the kitchen. To the left on the entrance hall, again with front aspect is the generous study and straight ahead is the wonderful kitchen/dining/family room, which is superb feature and offers potential buyers incredible space for entertaining. There are a range of matching wall and base units and this high quality kitchen has been fitted with luxury appliances, which include a dishwasher, larder fridge, separate larder freezer and a wine cooler together with a Fisher and Paykel six ring free standing gas cooker with double oven below as well as two warming drawers and a Fisher and Paykel microwave combi-oven. There is an island with breakfast bar and the rest of the generous area has been arranged so that there is ample space for dining overlooking the landscaped rear garden and a seating area surrounding the modern wood burning stove. A door from the kitchen end leads into the separate utility room with space and plumbing for washing machine and further appliance with door to outside. The sliding patio doors open up onto the generous south facing patio extending the entertaining space. A WC concludes the ground floor accommodation.
Stairs from the entrance hall lead to the first floor galleried landing. The principal bedroom can be found to the rear offering fabulous countryside views and benefits from a modern fitted en-suite shower room with tiled walls and flooring. All three luxury bathrooms feature Roca sanitary ware. Off the principal bedroom is a separate dressing room with full height mirror fronted wardrobes. Bedroom two has mirror fronted wardrobes and shares a Jack and Jill style shower room with bedroom three finished to the same high specification as the en-suite. There are two further double bedrooms both being served by the family bathroom.
The property also benefits from solar panels and battery, which are owned by our client and will be included in the sale.

Outside

Tp the front of the property the brick paved driveway provides off road parking and turning for multiple vehicles with access to the detached double garage, which benefits from two electrically operated up and over doors, with storage above and personal door to the side. The front garden is mainly laid to beautifully manicured level lawn with path to front door and attractive shrubs bordering the property. A secure gate gives access into the rear.

The fabulous rear garden has been transformed by the current owners who have created a wonderful haven to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this stunning countryside location. Bordering the property to the rear is the generous patio with pergola covered dining area and further space off the kitchen. The remainder of the rear garden is laid to level lawn with a stunning array of colourful flowers and shrubs to the borders as well as a feature pond and another patio seating area. Behind and to the side of the garage is a shingle area, which is a perfect concealed spot to house a greenhouse. The garden is fence enclosed to all sides and a secure gate leads directly out to a path, which is turn gives access to some stunning country walks. The property also benefits from solar panels, which are owned by our client.

Services

All mains are connected.
According to Ofcom for this address Ultrafast broadband is available.
Highest download speed is 1000 Mbps.

Council Tax

Council Tax Band G. 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.