Wykeham Close, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3GR

Property Details: - Type: House - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Hamilton Graham - Steyning Phone: 01403 453639

<p><b>Council tax band:</b> D<br/></p><p>An attractive character home probably of early Victorian origin faced in random flint with stone quoins and dressings to the sash-hung windows under a tiled roof. The cottage is arranged on three floors with access to the pretty garden from the sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room. Large sash windows and generous ceiling heights provide space and light and the elegant sitting room with wood-burning stove overlooks the garden with a lightly-wooded aspect beyond. Internal joinery includes picture rails and original panelled doors. Unusually for a period home this close to the High Street, there is the rare advantage of a garage.</p><p>In a small cluster of homes in a hidden backwater at the southern end of the High Street where there are shops for day-to-day needs and Post Office. Steyning is a small country town adjoining the South Downs National Park with primary and secondary schools, churches, library, modern health centre and leisure centre with swimming pool. Steyning is full of historical interest and contains some of the most picturesque retail and domestic buildings in the area. <br/><br/>Communications are excellent: there is a local by-pass which diverts most through-traffic and the coastal towns of Worthing and Brighton are eight and 12 miles respectively. Horsham is about 14 miles and Crawley and Gatwick Airport can normally be reached in 40 minutes' drive. The nearest mainline railway station is at Shoreham-by-Sea, five miles.</p><p><strong>Kitchen/Breakfast Room</strong></p><p><em></em> Door with glazed panels to Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 14'7" x 13'3" (4.44m x 4.05m) An attractive country-style kitchen with tiled flooring, oak worktops and Shaker-style units. Brick chimney breast with Rayburn Nouvelle twin-plate oven. Wide counter with deep pan drawers and cupboards. Further unit with inset ceramic sink fitting with swing mixer tap and cupboards and drawers beneath with space and plumbing for washing machine. Central island with matching oak worktop. Breakfast bar fitting with cupboards and drawer below. Understairs cupboard. Recessed ceiling lighting.</p><p><strong>Shower Room</strong></p><p><em></em> Fully tiled. Large shower area with drench head and separate shower head. Contemporary washbasin with fitted drawers and mixer tap. WC with concealed cistern. Chromium towel rail.</p><p><strong>Sitting Room</strong></p><p><em></em> 15'6" x 13'8" (4.73m x 4.17m) A nicely-proportioned room with large sash window and French doors overlooking and opening to the garden. Fitted wood-burning stove. Radiator. Door to stairwell.</p><p><strong>Landing</strong></p><p><em></em> </p><p><strong>Bedroom 1</strong></p><p><em></em> 13'6" x 9'1" (4.11m x 2.77) Range of fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Loft hatch.</p><p><strong>En-suite Bathroom</strong></p><p><em></em> Contemporary suite in white. Panelled bath, washbasin and low-level WC. Full tiling to walls and floor. Fitted wall mirror.</p><p><strong>Bedroom 2</strong></p><p><em></em> 10'3" x 6' increasing to 9'7" (3.14m x 1.83m < 2.76m) Radiator.</p><p><strong>Front Garden</strong></p><p><em></em> The garden lies to the front of the property, contained by fencing and arranged for ease of maintenance with areas of paving and stone steps flanked by hedging leading to the French doors. Established trees. Water tap. Outside light.</p><p><strong>Single Garage</strong></p><p><em></em> with up and over door.</p><p><strong>Services and Council Tax</strong></p><p><em></em> Services: All main services are connected.<br/>Council Tax Valuation Band: 'D'</p><p><strong>Important Note</strong></p><p><em></em> 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.<br/>2. Measurements, distances and aspects where quoted are approximate.<br/>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. <br/>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.<br/>5. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Hamilton Graham.<br/>Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves on these matters.</p>