Detached house for sale in Mouse Lane, Steyning, West Sussex BN44

Council tax band: F

Fringe Cottage is in an outstanding location within minutes of the High Street and yet peacefully adjoining open country. This attractive and individual family house has part colour-washed and tile-hung elevations with modern double-glazed windows under a tiled roof. Occupying an elevated position, there are views across cottage roofs to the skyline of the South Downs and further views across open country to the rear. This is a light and spacious family home with an exceptional farmhouse-style kitchen and enclosed south-facing gardens. There is gas-fired central heating to radiators.

Mouse Lane is at the northern end of Steyning's highly picturesque High Street and gives direct access to miles of beautiful countryside on the South Downs. Steyning is a small town of historical interest and the centre contains many fine period buildings. There is a wide choice of leisure activities available, including the leisure centre with swimming pool. Local shops cater for day-to-day needs and larger stores are at Shoreham-by-Sea (also mainline railway station), Worthing and Brighton. Steyning is convenient for daily travel to Horsham, Crawley and Gatwick, which are normally within about 40 minutes' drive.

Ground Floor

Reception Hall

Oak front door with metal studs opening to reception hall. Tiled flooring. Understairs storage cupboard. Window overlooking farmland.

Cloakroom

White suite of WC and washbasin.

Sitting Room

21'5" x 13'4" (6.54m x 4.06m) max. Narrowing to 10'2" (3.12m) Double aspect, overlooking the gardens and with fine views of adjoining farmland. Attractive fireplace with stone hearth and fitted wood-burning stove.

Study/Playroom

11'4" x 11' (3.46m x 3.37m) Overlooking the gardens. Attractive brick fireplace with quarry mantel (no flue), shelved cupboards to either side.

Kitchen/Family/Dining Room

25'8" x 15'4" minimum (7.82m x 4.67m) An exceptional farmhouse style kitchen enjoying a double aspect with full-width sliding doors opening to the terrace and garden and with views to the skyline of the Downs beyond. Range of beech work surfaces with cream base and drawer units and inset one-and-a-half bowl sink with flexible tap fitting and drinking water tap. Tiled recess with fitted gas-fired twin-plate Aga. Island unit with beech work surface, cutlery drawer, pan drawers and pull-out drawers with fitted wicker baskets. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Wall unit with alcove for microwave and fitted shelving. Bespoke larder cupboard flanked by pull-out racked drawer and tool cupboard. Recessed ceiling lighting. Tiled flooring. Stable door to storm porch of PVCu construction with double-glazed panels and door with dog-flap to garden. Space and plumbing for appliances.

From the entrance hall stairs lead to the first floor.

First Floor

Landing

Window overlooking farmland. Store cupboard.

Principal Bedroom Suite

Bedroom: 17'6" x 13'3" (5.32m x 4.04m) max. Narrowing to 10'3" (3.13m) Double aspect with four windows overlooking adjoining farmland and with fine views across local cottage roofs to the Downland skyline.
En-suite Shower Room: Large shower cubicle, pedestal washbasin and WC. Chromium ladder towel rail/radiator Farmland views. Recessed ceiling lighting.
Walk-in Closet: Window with fine views. Fitted shelving and hanging rail.

Bedroom 2

11'1" x 11' (3.38m x 3.36m) Rooftop views to the skyline of the South Downs.

Bedroom 3

11'1" x 8'2" (3.38m x 2.49m) Rooftop views to the skyline of the South Downs.

Bedroom 4

9'7" x 7'8" (2.92m x 2.35m) Overlooking adjoining farmland.

Family Bathroom

Farmland views. White suite of panelled bath with high quality mixer tap and overhead shower fitting. Pedestal basin and WC. Linen cupboard housing factory-lagged hot tank and fitted shelving. Wall tiling to wet areas, chromium ladder towel rail/radiator.

Exterior

Parking Bay

Wide parking bay recessed from Mouse Lane.

Gardens to Front and Rear

The property occupies an elevated position with the large front garden to the south of the property, and the rear garden (approximately 65' x 42') contained by mature hedging. There is gated access and a pedestrian pathway leading to the securely-fenced front garden with walling to the east and maturing conifer screening to the south. Large expanse of lawn with wide paved pathway, further paved terrace with edging adjoining the kitchen/breakfast room. Large electrically-operated awning providing an all-weather terrace area leading from the kitchen. Outside sensor lighting. Water tap. External power point. Large garden store. Bin/bike store.

Services and Council Tax

Services: All main services are connected.
Council Tax Valuation Band: 'F'

Important Note

1. Any description or information given should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact or that the property or its services are in good condition.
2. Measurements, distances and aspects where quoted are approximate.
3. Any reference to alterations to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained.
4. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither Hamilton Graham nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
5. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Hamilton Graham.
Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves on these matters.