For Sale3 Bedroom Detached House in Church Lane, Pulborough, RH20£795,000

A historical Grade II Listed cottage dating back to circa 1675-1700. Formerly the Ferryman's cottage which operated for 1000 years as a link between Bury and Amberley ending service in the 1950s. Situated opposite the village church at the end of Church Lane, the property has been extended and modernised throughout by the current owners whilst retaining many original features. A spacious hallway welcomes you into the cottage leading to a contemporary open plan kitchen/breakfast room which has been fitted with a range of integral Neff appliances, Quartz worktops and a Butler sink. There is a feature vaulted ceiling with underfloor heating, exposed beams and French doors that open out to the terrace and gardens. Across the hall is a dining room with built in storage and an ornamental fireplace with an access door leading to the front garden. A door leads through into a triple-aspect sitting room which overlooks the gardens and features a wood-burning stove, exposed stone walling and wooden beams. The property offers a ground floor bedroom and a shower room, and there is a utility area just off the hall. Upstairs the main bedroom has ample built in storage and exposed beams, whilst the second bedroom benefits from eaves storage and views over the South Downs. There is a family bathroom with underfloor heating completing the accommodation. Outside The cottage benefits from cottage style gardens with a southerly aspects. There is an attractive front garden with a paved pathway and patio area leading to a front door. A lawned area is bordered by flowerbeds and hedging and has side access to a timber storage shed. Steps lead to the rear cottage style garden with stone terrace and planted beds screened by wattling and trellising. There is a gravelled off-road parking area with a timber garden shed and access to the rear garden. Situation The village of Bury is situated on the west bank of the river Arun and has a variety of amenities, including a nearby farm shop, a primary school, public house and an independent day school, Dorset House. More comprehensive shopping facilities are available at Arundel, Storrington and Pulborough, and at Pulborough there is also a mainline station as well as the station at Amberley across the river. For sport and recreation there are a number of golf courses at Pulborough (West Sussex Golf Club), West Chiltington and Cowdray Park and two at Goodwood; there is also polo at Cowdray Park and gliding at nearby Parham Park. The cathedral city of Chichester is the location of the well renowned Festival Theatre and on the South Coast there are many sailing centres namely Littlehampton, Brighton Marina and Chichester Harbour giving easy access to the Solent. There are miles of footpaths and bridleways across the South Downs to explore, with direct access to the South Downs Way approximately 500 metres along the river. The area is well served with local schools in both the state and private sector including East Preston Junior School, The Littlehampton Academy, Lancing College and Seaford College. Property Ref Number: HAM-0557 Additional Information Chichester District Council, Tax Band E. Mains electric, water and drainage. Additional information - Beautiful Grade II Listed Cottage - Two Reception Rooms - Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Ground Floor Bedroom/Study and Shower Room - Two Bedrooms - Family Bathroom - South Facing Cottage Style Gardens - Timber Storage Shed - Off-Road Gravel Parking Key information Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold