The Granary, Sompting, West Sussex - Property Brochure

The Granary Church Lane | Sompting | West Sussex

Seller Insight We’ve lived here for approximately 20 years and being so close to the South Downs you really become to feel a part of it. The view from upstairs is fantastic, when you wake up in the morning and look out you can’t help but say ‘Wow!’ We’re brilliantly connected here for great schools and commuting. To come home after a day working in London is an absolute pleasure, but it’s also a great work from home space.

Living here is very convenient with easy access to the shops. We’re in the countryside yet we still feel like we’re in town as everything is so nearby.

I love the sense of space and the family lifestyle here. It’s lovely to have access to the Downs and visually it’s such a pleasing place to be. Peaceful and historic, it’s just a beautiful place to live.

When we first saw The Granary we loved walking up the gravel drive, the feeling of being in a community and how different it was from being in a townhouse. Living on the rural/urban fringe means that you never feel hemmed in. We’ll really miss the views of the church, the beautiful surrounding buildings and being near to the sea. Living here has made us realise that the environment in which you live is just as important as the house you live in.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Step inside The Granary

Nestled at the foot of the South Downs in the Sompting Conservation Area, this peaceful rural idyll offers easy access to both Brighton and Worthing.

Tucked away on a gravel lane with a highly exclusive feel, the flint façade and classic English gardens offer an abundance of charm and character. Dating back to the early 1800s, as the original granary of the historic neighbouring farmhouse, this picturesque home was completely and sympathetically converted in the 1980s to offer versatile family accommodation, an integral garage and a wealth of outdoor space.

Looking out onto the Grade I listed Saxon church of St Mary’s, with its distinctive Rhenish Helm topped tower, this elegantly presented home combines a bespoke kitchen, wood floors and a soft neutral colour scheme for a contemporary lifestyle within a period property.

Inside Instantly generating a superb sense of space, the wood floor of the wide entrance hall creates a warm and welcoming first impression and continues through the easy flowing layout of the ground floor.

The ecclesiastical view from the dual aspect main reception room offers a calm and relaxing feel. A wood burning stove sits within an exposed brick chimney breast creating a classic focal point, while multi-paned French doors open onto a wide paved patio, perfectly extending this sociable space still further. Across the hallway a wide arched window beautifully lights a separate dining room perfect for family meals or entertaining, and an adjacent study is ideal for those who work from home.

Benefiting from ample room for a breakfast table, the fully fitted kitchen offers a wealth of bespoke wood Shaker-style cabinets. Well-appointed, an array of integrated appliances and a Franke sink provide a contemporary twist to the tasteful and sympathetic design, while a glazed door opens onto the paved patio allowing you to flow between the kitchen and the main reception.

Upstairs, four bedrooms offer versatile family accommodation. The French doors of the master suite open onto a north-facing balcony perfectly sized to sit and admire the tiered garden and the South Downs. South-facing windows enjoy distant sea views and allow the lovely flow of natural light to highlight the rich green tones of the period fireplace.

Generously proportioned, an en suite bathroom offers a full size bath with overhead shower arranged in a classic white setting.

The morning sun tumbles into a second bedroom suite from a further set of French doors opening onto stone steps leading down to the front garden and gravel drive. A large Velux window in its en suite bathroom offers beautiful views of the South Downs.

The sense of space continues in a third double bedroom and a single bedroom provides plenty of dual space potential. The family bathroom echoes the traditional design of the en suites creating a consistent and sympathetic design theme.

Step outside The Granary

Outside From the lovingly tended and fruit-bearing apple, damson and pear trees to the established orange blossom, lavender and roses, the tiered rear garden with its paved courtyard patio and well-kept lawns creates an idyllic retreat from the hubbub of daily life and a beautiful outdoor space to entertain in or sit back and relax in the sunshine.

To the front of the property a wide gravel driveway leads to an integral garage combining to offer ample private parking. A paved path takes you past the mature roses, hellebore and primula of the walled front garden to the front door of this refined yet welcoming conversion.

In the Local Area Approximately 10 miles from the centre of Brighton, the semi-rural village of Sompting is located on the fringe of the South Downs National Park between Worthing and Lancing. A short walk away, The Marquis of Granby is a local pub named after a popular 18th century army commander, while nearby Worthing offers a wide choice of independent and high street stores including Waitrose and Marks and Spencer.

Backing onto the South Downs, this tranquil property has an incredible amount of green open space right on its doorstep and for those who like to be beside the sea the beach, pier and promenade of Lancing, Worthing and Shoreham are all within easy reach. The A27 provides easy access to Brighton and Hove, while both Lancing and Worthing train stations are under two miles away providing convenient mainline links for commuters to London and Gatwick.

Local schools include Sompting Village Primary School, Boundstone Nursery School, Sir Robert Woodard Academy, The Globe Primary School, Bramber First School and Whytemead Primary School. The private Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School is only moments away just across the lane, while Lancing College Preparatory School and Lancing College are both with easy reach.

Currently the property is in Council Tax band F which was charged at ÂŁ2,351.06 for 2016/17.

Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright Š 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 4235622 Registered Office: Sawyer & Co Sales & Lettings Ltd, 85 Church Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2BB. Printed

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