Church Lane, Barnham

In this leafy no-through lane within the Church Lane Conservation Area and a convenient distance from the village centre, shops and mainline station. A well-presented detached family house providing well-presented accommodation of some 3,000 sqft surrounded by well-established gardens of some 0.6 acres.

A spacious reception hall opens onto two reception rooms including a south and west facing sitting room of over 22 ft in length and spacious dining room with double doors onto the garden. A snug or study provides ideal space for those looking to work from home or just enjoy a quiet moment away from the main living areas. A well-fitted kitchen has an excellent range of matching cupboards and drawers with central island unit and a well-proportioned family/breakfast room lies immediately alongside making an ideal space for informal everyday family living. A separate utility room keeps the white goods away from the main living areas and provides access to two integral garages providing useful secure storage.

On the first floor the generous bedroom accommodation includes both principal and guest suites with each suite having its own dressing room and a bathroom or shower room en-suite. Three further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

Outside the house is set well back from Church Lane being approached by way of a long driveway leading to a parking and turning area immediately to the west of the house. This provides not only casual parking but access to the two integral garages. Sylvan House is entirely surrounded by its gardens of about 0.6 of an acre which provides the house with plenty of privacy and space for recreation. A terrace provides a sitting area close to the house and the gardens are laid principally to lawn for ease of maintenance with a good variety of flowering and evergreen shrubs together with a number of well-established trees including silver birch, yew, apple and copper beech. The apple tree to the south of the house has a tree house style platform with slide creating a childrens play area and there is a greenhouse and garden shed.

Location
Despite the immediate rural surroundings there are numerous facilities close to hand including a direct rail service from Barnham to Gatwick and also to London in 90 minutes. This also provides regular services to Chichester and west to Portsmouth. The village centre has a choice of local shops including supermarkets and a post office.

From the beaches of the South Coast to the South Downs National Park to the north, there are a wide variety of attractions to suit every interest.

Arundel is the historic seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and its skyline is dominated by the castle and its continental style cathedral. The town has numerous cafes and local shops including delicatessen and butchers.

The cathedral city of Chichester has a pedestrianised centre around its historic market cross and 12th Century cathedral. It is home to the internationally known Chichester Festival and Minerva Theatres, whilst Pallant House Gallery houses one of the most important modern art collections in the south of England as well as hosting regular exhibitions.

Chichester Harbour provides some of the best sailing facilities within easy reach of London and there are numerous sailing clubs at Birdham, Bosham, Itchenor and at various places along the south coast. The unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park is criss-crossed with many miles of footpaths and bridlepaths passing through pretty villages, many with friendly local pubs. The nearby Goodwood Estate, already famous for its annual Glorious Goodwood Qatar Festival, also hosts the annual Festival of Speed and the Revival meeting at its historic motor circuit. There is also an airfield for private aircraft. Goodwood has its own hotel, country club and members’ club whilst Bailiffscourt, close to the beaches at Climping, is an award winning spa and hotel set in 30 acres of private parkland leading to Climping beach.

Key facts

• Council tax band: G.
• EPC rating: E (score 40; potential rating B).
• Parking: off street, double garage.
• Outside: garden.