Detached house for sale in Dog Lane, Steyning BN44

Council tax band: G

An exceptional detached house, one of Steyning's hidden gems, set in delightful park-like grounds (1.6 Acres). The attractive elevations are brick and flint with leaded light windows under a tiled roof. The present owners have carried out a comprehensive programme of refurbishment with meticulous attention to detail, remodelling the interior and creating light and spacious open plan living space whilst retaining the original features of this fine property and maintaining the house and grounds to the highest standard. The rooms radiate from a generous reception hall with fine studded doors and a gently rising staircase to the first floor. The accommodation is nicely proportioned with good ceiling heights and principal rooms enjoy westerly views of the beautiful grounds. Watersmead provides the comforts of 21st century living with the charm of a traditional country home. Features include a bespoke quality kitchen, luxury sanitary ware, modern lighting and efficient gas-fired central heating with underfloor heating to the ground floor.

History: Former owners were Elsie and Doris Waters (aka Gert & Daisy), famous stars of radio and film entertainment during World War II. The drawing room was originally a small barn (cow shed dating to 1800) and retains its lofty ceiling whilst the majority of the house was extended in the 20th century by Frank Duke Ltd, renowned for their excellent oak joinery

Within the Conservation Area just off the southern end of Steyning High Street in a pretty but narrow lane which carries hardly any motor traffic as it tends to serve only the handful of houses there. It is in a most attractive part of the town, close to shops, Post Office and churches. There are also primary and secondary schools, a local sports hall and modern health centre within easy reach. The name of the road is probably a reference to the kennels which are now the garaging to the house. Dogs were used to draw postal carts between Steyning and Storrington until such use on a public highway was stopped in the mid-19th Century. The South Downs National Park on the southern fringe of the town provides lovely walking country.

The mainline railway station at Shoreham-by-Sea is about five miles and larger coastal towns of Worthing and Brighton are eight and 12 miles respectively. Horsham, Crawley and Gatwick Airport are usually about 40 minutes' drive.

Ground Floor

Covered Entrance

With outside lighting. Oak front door to:

Spacious Reception Hall

Oak board flooring. Exposed timbering. Pair of glazed doors with view through to the garden. Understairs storage cupboard. Further understairs storage cupboard. Side door to garden. Door to walk-in cloaks closet with bench seating and fitted shoe-racks. Stone steps down to cellar.

Cloakroom

Contemporary suite in white. Washbasin with mixer tap. WC with concealed cistern.

Sitting Room

23'7" x 14'8" (7.19m x 4.47m) Double aspect. French doors to the terrace and garden beyond. Fireplace with old oak bressumer and fitted Chesneys wood burner on stone hearth. Lofty ceiling 11"3 (3.43m) with exposed timbering.

Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining Room

22'6" x 14'10" (6.86m x 4.52m) The heart of the house with bi-fold doors overlooking and opening to the gardens. Fitted to an excellent standard with Dekton composite work surfaces, range of alno contemporary units and central island by Ashley Jay of Findon with oak breakfast bar. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and Quooker tap. Inset Neff five-ring gas hob with Gutmann Llano cooker hood. Pair of integrated Neff ovens. Integrated full-height Neff larder fridge. Larder with racking system. Corner units with racking system. Deep pan drawers with integrated cutlery drawers. Integrated Neff dishwasher. Wine cooler. Double waste/recycle bin. Recessed ceiling lighting. Tiled flooring. Steps up with glazed balustrade to:

Family Room

14'8" x 13'4" (4.47m x 4.06m) Exceptional open plan living space. Double aspect. Overlooking the gardens. Oak flooring.

Utility/Boot Room

Tiled flooring. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Range of oak work surfaces with fitted cupboards and wall units. Space and plumbing for appliances. Radiator/towel rail. Shower corner, fully tiled with glazed folding door. Trades door to garden.

Ground Floor Bedroom 4

13'7" x 13'6" (4.14m x 4.11m) Double aspect.

Shower Room

Tiled flooring. Corner shower cubicle. Vanity unit with inset washbasin, mirrored upstand and cupboards beneath. WC. Recessed ceiling lighting.

From the reception hall a secondary staircase leads to:

First Floor

Landing

Small landing with Velux window.

Study/Bedroom 5

13'9" x 13'5" (4.19m x 4.09m) Velux roof lights and gable-end window overlooking the lane. Radiator.

From the inner reception hall, fine oak staircase with curved balustrade to:

Spacious Landing

With shelved linen cupboard.

Bedroom 1

15'4" x 13'7" (4.67m x 4.14m) Double aspect. Overlooking the park-like grounds. Pair of deep recesses suitable for wardrobe units. Door to minstrels' gallery with shaped window and overlooking the landing and hall below.

En-suite Shower Room

Fully tiled. Shower area with glazed shower guard, drench head and hand shower fitting. Contemporary washbasin with fitted drawers and mirrored medicine cabinet above. WC with concealed cistern. Radiator.

Bedroom 2

17'10" x 17'9" into eaves (5.44m x 5.41m) Double aspect. Range of eaves storage cupboards. Access to a boarded eaves area housing the wall-mounted gas-fired boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder. Fitted wardrobe unit.

Bedroom 3

15'3" x 14'8" (4.65m x 4.47m) double aspect.

Luxury Family Bathroom

Tiled flooring. White suite of panelled bath, contemporary washbasin with mixer tap and fitted drawers, WC with concealed cistern, large shower area with drench head and hand shower fitting.

Basement

Dry Cellarage

9'8" x 7'4" (2.95m x 2.24m) Tiled walls and Shelved recess areas.

Exterior

Outside

Pedestrian gate to walled courtyard. Electrically-operated gates opening to the private gravel driveway leading to the spacious parking area contained by beech and yew hedging.

The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.6 acres, forming a peaceful oasis within minutes' of Steyning High Street with established and beautifully tended gardens and a wide variety of mature specimen trees contained by well-managed hedging and enjoying a full westerly aspect. Adjoining the house are paved areas, contained by walling with established shrubbery and spring bulbs. Expanses of well-kept lawns rise gently to the north and south of a central stepped pathway. A delightful feature is the small lake beyond with reeded shoreline and perimeter pathway. A further lawned area beyond, contains established trees, and the far western end has gated access to Newham Close. Open log store, fruit cage, vegetable beds, large greenhouse and mower shed.

Summer House

14' x 8'4" (4.25m x 2.55m) of timber construction under a clay tiled roof with leaded light windows, tiled floor, power connected.

Swimming Pool

38' x 15' (11.62m x 4.65m) with stepped Roman end and stone surround with low flint and brick retaining wall, screened by yew hedging and overlooking the delightful grounds.

Detached Garage/Small Barn

25'6" x 15'10" (7.78m x 4.84m) Pair of timber doors, height 10' (3.06m) A substantial detached building of brick construction under a clay-tiled roof with tiled elevations and pair of timber doors. Power and water connected. Concrete floor and side window.

Adjoining Store

13' x 8'2" (3.96m x 2.50m) Former air raid shelter.

Services and Council Tax

Services: All main services are connected.
Council Tax Valuation Band: 'G'

Important Note

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