For Sale2 Bedroom Semi-Detached House in Church Cottages, Church Road, Yapton, Arundel, BN18£285,000

Boasting a rural outlook, this charming cottage offers spacious accommodation over 2 floors with a superb conservatory. Set close to St Mary's church, believed to date back to the 12th century, this home offers character and charm.<br/><br/>From the entrance there is a porch with space for coats and shoes. The sitting room has an open fireplace along with a gas fired stove. The galley style kitchen benefits from a large butler sink along with a combi microwave / oven. A rear lobby gives access to the bathroom and also to an attractive conservatory with doors onto the gardens. The ground floor is completed by a well-appointed study room with built in shelving and workspace.<br/><br/>Stairs rise to the first floor where two bedrooms can be found. One has lovely garden views whilst the other looks out over open land to the front. <br/><br/>Yapton is a rural village near Arundel, with a number of historic buildings along with a school, some local shops and a comprehensive doctor's practice. The name 'Yapton' is thought to refer to Eppa, an 8th century priest commanded by Bishop St Wilfrid to convert people of the area to Christianity. Yapton is called the village that 'never closes its doors', a reference to the fact that smugglers once prospered in the area, and they were guaranteed a helping hand in Yapton. The tower of the church leans askew at a noticeable angle. The village of Barnham (approximately 1.4 miles North West) provides a mainline station with a regular service to London Victoria in about 1 hour 35 minutes. More comprehensive facilities are available at either nearby Arundel or Chichester. The surrounding area provides a varied choice of arts and recreational activities. The nearby Avisford Hilton provides a sports club with indoor swimming pool and golf course. Further to the north, Goodwood which is internationally known for its' horse racing, also has a country club with further golf courses. Goodwood itself also plays host to the annual Festival of Speed and the Revival of its' historic motor circuit, whilst also providing a small private airfield. The West Sussex coast has a number of beaches and the waters of Chichester Harbour and The Solent provide some of the best sailing facilities.