6 bed detached house for sale

Rectory Lane, Angmering BN16

A charming and substantial Grade II listed house, ideally positioned within a desirable conservation area location a short distance from the centre of Angmering village. Brimming with character, this elegant home showcases a wealth of original period features, including sash windows, open fireplaces and beautifully proportioned reception rooms. Arranged over three floors, the accommodation offers generous and versatile living space, perfectly suited to family life, all set within an attractive mature walled garden. While a detached double garage provides secure parking and further storage in the roof space above.
The ground floor provides an impressive arrangement of reception rooms comprising a drawing room of generous proportions, a formal dining hall ideal for entertaining, a comfortable family room, and a separate study. The kitchen/breakfast room is well sized for informal dining, with ancillary spaces including a cloakroom and utility area enhancing practicality. The upper floors provide 6 well balanced bedrooms arranged over the first and second floors. To the first floor the principal bedroom benefits from a dedicated dressing room and en-suite bathroom, while 3 guest bedrooms are served by a bathroom, ensuring excellent accommodation for family members and guests alike. The second floor continues the versatility of the house, offering 2 large bedrooms having both an en-suite bathroom and en-suite shower room. A substantial two-room basement/cellar extends beneath the property, offering excellent storage or potential for further ancillary space, subject to any necessary consents.

Agents Note:- Planning permission (now lapsed) was granted for a dramatic single storey extension with a vaulted roof details of which can be viewed on the Arun District Council planning website:-

Outside

The White Lodge sits within delightful gardens of approximately 0.5 acre and extremely rare for a central village property it is not overlooked by another house this coupled with the mature planting provides a high degree of privacy and seclusion within this beautiful garden. The rear garden is a particularly attractive feature, being fully enclosed by traditional walls and laid predominantly to lawn with established trees, shrubs and flower borders, creating a tranquil and sheltered outdoor setting and having a large outdoor seating area with a bar and BBQ ideal for ‘alfresco’ dining and entertaining. From the rear flint wall an iron gate give access to the garden beyond with an attractive central brick path flanked by attractive flower beds and a wooden arbour leading to a central seating area. Within this area of the garden is also a covered seating area surrounding a circular firepit and a further BBQ with seating area. The frontage offers additional green space and a sense of openness, while a detached double garage provides secure parking and further storage in the roof space above.

Situation

Angmering is a quintessential West Sussex village situated on the southern edge of the South Downs National Park, in an extremely well connected position between the A259 and the A27. It retains a rural charm due to the preservation of the village square and the conservation area. The village’s historic roots date back to the Bronze Age and offers a wide collection of characterful period homes, a church, medical centre, library, Post Office, good schools, pubs and independent shops. There are a wider selection of shops and amenities in the larger towns of Arundel, Worthing, Brighton and Chichester. The area is popular with active families and retirees, offering many community activities, walking in the South Downs, golf, beaches and sailing and water sports at Rustington and Littlehampton. The Goodwood Estate located close to Chichester offers popular horse and motor racing events coupled with gold. Angmering station (approx. 1 mile) has fast and direct services to London via Gatwick Airport and along the south coast.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-65195

Additional Information

Mains services, Arun District Council -Tax Band G