For Sale4 Bedroom Farm House in Church Street, Amberley, BN18£1,850,000

A delightful period cottage with idyllic gardens and outstanding views, in a splendid South Downs village setting Rhiw is an exceptional Grade II listed detached home in a charming, picturesque setting overlooking beautiful historic landmarks in the village of Amberley. The property offers an abundance of attractive period features, combined with environmentally conscious energy measures including underfloor heating via a ground source heat pump and water sourced from the borehole, thoughtful design, and elegant fittings and décor. The ground floor offers four delightful reception rooms, which feature character details, including exposed timber beams and brickwork and open fireplaces. There is a dual aspect sitting room, an entrance hall dining room which flows into the kitchen in an open-plan layout, a snug/family room with inglenook fireplace at the rear, a sunny conservatory and a ground floor bedroom with utility/shower room adjacent. The kitchen is fitted with duck egg farmhouse-style units, as well as wooden worktops, a split butler sink, Aga, fabulous refrigerator cupboard and walk in pantry. The airy conservatory offers a fine vantage point for enjoying the views across the gardens. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, each of which benefit from built-in storage, in addition to a large eaves cupboard, airing cupboard and attic. The principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bathtub and a separate shower unit, with the large family bathroom also including a bathtub and separate shower unit, as well as French doors leading to the balcony with its impressive views. Outside The property enjoys magnificent country gardens and beautiful views across the beautiful South Downs landscape. At the front of the property, gated access provides entrance to the walled front gardens with its wealth of flowering perennials, shrubs and lavender. At the rear, the split-level gardens provide areas of lawn, herbaceous borders bursting with colour and life, patio areas and terracing, with steps leading to an elevated garden office with spectacular views across the gardens and beyond. Further outbuildings include a greenhouse, a potting shed, a tool shed, a pump room and a gazebo/summer house. Situation Amberley is called 'The Pearl Of Sussex', for as well as being outstandingly beautiful, the village enjoys some fine facilities and a strong sense of community. Rhiw is located in an exceptional position overlooking the St Michael's Church and Amberley Castle to the front, and enjoying stunning views over the RSPB Pulborough Brooks to the rear. Within Amberley village there are two pubs/restaurants, a tea room, Amberley Pottery, a community centre, excellent village shop/cafe and primary school, and mainline railway station with regular services to London. Another local shop and post office are available in nearby Bury. Historic Arundel is five miles away, with its magnificent castle overlooking the town centre. Arundel has plenty of local amenities and facilities, including a good selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cafés. There are several good schools in the town, while the reputable independent Slindon College is just a few miles away.