An exceptional, individually designed family home built to an outstanding standard in 2019, set within beautifully landscaped gardens on a private and highly sought-after lane in the desirable village of West Chiltington.
DESCRIPTION
Fairfax Cottage is an immaculately presented detached house of a contemporary ‘Wells’ design built with farmhouse bricks and attractive eyebrow windows. Internally the property has been finished meticulously throughout featuring solid oak internal doors, oak engineered flooring and underfloor heating downstairs, Karndean flooring to the first floor bathrooms, goat hair carpet in the sitting room, sisal carpeting on the stairs and landing, and stylish Burlington sanitary ware throughout. Benefiting from all the comforts of modern day living including cleverly hidden solar panels within the double pitch of the roof, the property has a real sense of charm and character, ideally suited to a growing family who are seeking a luxurious, energy-efficient home in a peaceful village location.
Reception Hall A spacious and welcoming entrance to the house featuring solid oak engineered flooring and built-in double storage cupboard. Stairs to first floor.
Cloakroom Suite comprising high level flush WC and wash hand basin.
Sitting Room Featuring a superb fireplace with woodburner and double doors leading to the garden.
Study A good sized room with pleasant front aspect.
Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room A superbly fitted kitchen with extensive range of built-in eye and base level cupboards, butler sink, integrated appliances and a central island. Ample space for dining table and chairs, and a spacious family area with double doors leading to the rear garden and terrace. Door to:
Utility Room with range of built-in cupboards with work surface over, space and plumbing for appliances and deep built-in cupboard.
First Floor Galleried Landing with built-in double storage cupboard and hatch to loft space. .
Principal Bedroom with pleasant rear aspect over the gardens.
Dressing Area with extensive range of built-in wardrobe cupboards and door to:
En-Suite Shower Room Suite comprising twin vanity wash hand basins, low level WC and shower cubicle with rainfall shower.
Guest Bedroom 2 with front aspect and built-in wardrobe cupboard. Door to:
En-Suite Shower Room Suite comprising vanity wash hand basin, low level WC and shower cubicle with rainfall shower.
Bedroom 3 with rear aspect and built-in wardrobe cupboards.
Bedroom 4 with rear aspect and deep built-in wardrobe cupboards.
Family Bath/Shower Room Suite comprising roll top free standing bath, separate walk-in rainfall shower, wash hand basin and low level WC
OUTSIDE
To the front there is a good sized driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles leading to a detached garage with power and light, and a large boarded roof storage space. Attached to the garage is a barn style open car port providing further undercover parking. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with central pathway and wrought iron gate to the side leading to the magnificent rear garden, being a particular feature of the property.
Thoughtfully landscaped with manicured lawns and colourful shaped flower and shrub borders, the picturesque rear garden is well screened providing a high degree of privacy and seclusion. There is a bespoke undercover seating area with a fitted light/heating unit above, patio areas adjacent to the sitting room and kitchen/breakfast/family room. To the rear of the garden there is separate section screened by mature trees and shrubs currently used as a children’s play area. In all the gardens extend to approximately 0.4 acre.
AMENITIES
Local: The property is situated in a private, picturesque lane within the village of West Chiltington which is noted for its period cottages and houses. The village provides a range of local amenities including a 12th century church, village shop with post office and public houses. Storrington and Pulborough are within a short drive which provide comprehensive amenities and shopping facilities.
Towns: Storrington (approximately 1.8 miles), Pulborough (approximately 3.2 miles), Horsham (approximately 14.4 miles), London (approximately 53.9 miles).
Transport: Local bus routes and Pulborough station (approximately 3.5 miles) with services to London Victoria. A24 and A23 to London, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network.
Schools: Schools include St Marys Church of England Primary, West Chiltington Primary, Storrington Primary, The Weald School in Billingshurst and Steyning Grammar School.
Leisure: West Chiltington Village Hall and Recreation Ground hosting a variety of activities, an abundance of public footpaths and bridleways closeby including Monkmead Woods and West Sussex golf course, Chanctonbury Leisure centre in Storrington, South Downs National Park, vineyards at Nutbourne and Kinsbrook with its popular restaurant, Coombelands Equestrian at Pulborough, horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray and Knepp Castle, the Festival of Speed at Goodwood, theatres at Horsham, Guildford and Chichester.
