Property history of 44 Ferringham Lane, Ferring, Worthing BN12 5LU, 14th Sep 2009
Previously listed for sale on
14th Sep 2009
£1,200,000
- 5 bedroom detached house
Property info
Property description
Probably one of the most impressive properties in this delightful village by the sea is this substantial and spacious detached residence set in secluded grounds of about one acre.
Impressive substantial detached residence in secluded grounds
reception hall, cloakroom, triple aspect sitting room
dining room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room
Five bedrooms, three bathrooms (two en- suite)
family bathroom, garden room, heated swimming pool
double width garage, electric entrance gates
The house is approached from the road via a private driveway laid to a herringbone pattern of brick, through electric double entrance gates leading to large gravelled forecourt, parking and turning area. The interior is well designed for family living with most rooms south facing overlooking the extensive gardens. The five bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and bedroom furniture and the snooker studio room could be used as an independent annexe as there is a kitchenette and shower room adjacent.
The property has to be viewed to be fully appreciated as it is extremely rare to find a substantial house with secluded grounds set in the heart of South Ferring. The seafront is less than half mile distant and the property is located between the upper and lower shopping parades including Post Office, Library and Village Hall. Worthing Town Centre with its numerous amenities is about five miles distant and the area is well served with a variety of golf courses and sailing at Littlehampton. Goring mainline railway station is 1.1 miles distant giving direct access to Brighton, Gatwick and London Victoria.
Entrance vestibule Double glazed double opening doors. Ceramic tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Door to studio/snooker room. Further door with double glazed leaded light side screen to:
Reception hall Polished wood strip flooring. Cloaks cupboard. Full two storey height leaded light double glazed window overlooking courtyard to front. Balustrade staircase to first floor with semi galleried landing. Wall lights.
Cloakroom Wash hand basin in a vanity unit with cupboard beneath. Close coupled w.C. Suite. Radiator. Part tiled walls.
Sitting ROOM23'10' x 13'8' (7.26m x 4.17m). With deep door recess with additional space for furniture. Delightful featured arched fireplace with fitted canopied log burner in brick recess with brick hearth. Matching plinth either side with polished wood display areas. Deep recess with low fitted cupboards. Wall lights. Coved ceiling. A triple aspect room benefitting from north, south and west aspects. Fitted window seat into bay overlooking rear garden.
Dining ROOM21'5' x 15' (6.53m x 4.57m). Feature fireplace with marble hearth and back with timber fire surround, fitted basket grate and coal effect gas flame fire. Polished wood strip flooring. Four wall lights. Two radiators. Coved ceiling. A pair of double glazed sliding doors leading to patio and south facing rear garden. Two glazed panelled doors from reception hall. Agents note: This room was formerly two separate reception rooms with a 10'4 wide archway between.
Kitchen/breakfast ROOM23'9' (7.24m) x 13'6' (4.11m) narrowing at the breakfast area end. A superb recently re-fitted kitchen with marble granite working surfaces, which has been fitted surrounding a Toledo double oven Rangemaster cooker with marble backplate and Rangemaster canopy extractor above. The kitchen has been fitted with cream units and contrasting working surfaces and has an abundance of fitted cupboards and drawer units. Fitted Zanussi microwave and Zanussi coffee machine in additional housing unit. Whirlpool double door refrigerator with cupboards above. Superb range of fitted wall cupboards with discreet lighting beneath. Angled peninsular divider unit with cupboards under with further area with space for breakfast table etc. Fitted corner shelving. Double glazed windows to east and south elevations. Ceiling downlighting. Upright radiator. Coved ceiling. Double opening doors to side and rear gardens. Door to:
Utility ROOM7'5' x 6'5' (2.26m x 1.96m). Tiled floor and fully tiled walls. Deep butler sink. Space for domestic appliances with power, plumbing and waste available. Fitted storage cupboard also housing meters. Double radiator. Double wall cupboard. Double glazed leaded light window with obscure glass. Door to: Wet room: (Further door from studio). The wet room comprises a Galaxy Aqua independent shower control with fully tiled floors and wall. Extractor.
Studio/snooker ROOM20'7' x 20'4' (6.27m x 6.2m). A most interesting room approached from the entrance vestibule or from the kitchen/utility room areas. Two radiators. Dado rail. Full size snooker table with lighting above. Lcd TV and entertainment centre. Small kitchenette area having working service with circular bowl sink with mixer tap over and with cupboards, drawers and refrigerator beneath. A range of wall cupboards over with discreet lighting beneath. Ceiling spotlighting. A double aspect room with double glazed windows to west and east aspects, each window with blinds.
First floor landing Full height two storey leaded light window overlooking the courtyard area to the front. The landing has an approximate measurement of 22'6 x 8'4 including balustrade stairwell. Wall lights. Double radiator. Coved ceiling.
Master bedroom SUITE17'8' x 14'6' (5.38m x 4.42m). Approached through a Dressing Room Area: 8'9 x 6'4 (excluding wardrobes). The dressing area has full height fitted wardrobe cupboards with interior hanging rail, shelving and drawers. The main area of the bedroom has a further fitted wardrobe units with interior hanging rail and shelving. A double aspect room with leaded light windows to south and west aspects. Wall lights. Double radiator. Inset ceiling spotlighting. Door to:
En-suite bathroom Half tiled walls and fully tiled around the bath/shower area. Comprising panelled bath with hand grips and over bath 'Galaxy' independent shower control with shower screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Close coupled w.C. Suite. Bidet. Radiator. Ceiling spot lighting. Coved ceiling. Double glazed window with obscure glass.
Bedroom TWO15'1' x 11'10' (4.6m x 3.6m). Recessed double wardrobe cupboard with interior hanging rail and shelving. Superb range of fitted vanity units, low height with numerous cupboards and drawers and dressing table area with mirror behind and spotlighting over and built-in speakers. Coved ceiling with downlighting. Double glazed leaded light window overlooking south facing rear garden.
Bedroom THREE13'10' x 13'6' (4.22m x 4.11m). A double aspect room with double glazed windows overlooking the east side and south facing overlooking the rear garden. Range of fitted wardrobe cupboards with interior hanging rail and shelving. Airing cupboard with factory lagged copper cylinder hot tank. Additional wardrobe cupboards with interior hanging rail and shelf over. Further low cupboard with fitted shelving and vanity area over. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom FOUR20'1' (6.12m) x 14'9' (4.5m) maximum narrowing to 10'9' (3.28m). This double en-suite bedroom is of fascinating design with an abundance of full height wardrobe cupboards with interior hanging rail and shelving over. Low vanity units and divider with interior cupboards, shelving, drawers and a dressing table area with mirror behind and pelmet shelf above with spotlighting. Work station area with further drawers and interior corner units. Two panelled radiators, one with full height mirror. Fitted double bed and head board with discreet lighting behind. Polished wood flooring. Ceiling downlighting. Discreetly hidden remote t.V. Leaded light double glazed window 10' in width. To the end of the room some false cupboard doors including a double opening door which leads to:
En-suite shower room Part tiled and part mirrored walls with fitted bathroom furniture. Incorporating numerous cupboards with shaped wash hand basin with mixer tap over. Low flush w.C. Suite with concealed cistern. Step-in shower with independent shower control. Extractor. Ceiling downlighting. Upright rail radiator. Velux double glazed window.
Bedroom five/STUDY15' x 9'2' (4.57m x 2.8m). This room has been fitted on two walls for multi purpose as both an office and a bedroom. There is a curved work station with numerous cupboards and drawer units beneath. Additional cupboards over with shelving, wall cupboards, discreet lighting etc. There is a vanity area with cupboard beneath, mirror behind and storage cupboards over with additional discreet lighting. Full height floor to ceiling cupboard doors which conceal a drop down double bed with additional interior lighting. Built-in TV. Hatch to loft. Coved ceiling with downlighting. Double glazed leaded light window south facing and overlooking the rear garden.
Family BATHROOM9'6' x 8'4' (2.9m x 2.54m). Fully tiled walls with mid height tiled dado and split level ceramic tiled floor. Comprising corner jacuzzi bath. Large shaped wash hand basin with mixer tap over and fitted mirror and spotlighting above. Close coupled w.C. Suite. Spacious curved independent shower cubicle with over head shower and adjacent control. Upright rail radiator. Inset ceiling downlighting. Leaded light double glazed window with obscure glass.
Gardens From the entrance in Ferringham Lane is a double wall with brick paved driveway leading to electronic entrance gates with entry phone system, opening onto a large courtyard and brick paved driveway and parking area with low retaining brick wall with flower borders, trees etc. There is a gravel parking area with entrance gate leading to the east side garden area.
The main area of garden to this property is on the south side and continuing to the west side of the property and is beautifully laid to lawns with numerous flower beds, borders and a variety of grasses, cedar, willow, fruit trees, conifers etc. There is a terraced decking area with crazy paved surround. At the end of the garden are additional trees. Surrounding the property is general hedging, mature trees and conifers, making this a secluded and peaceful rear garden in the heart of the village. To the immediate south side of the property is a paved patio area with additional walling and flower borders.
The side entrance gate to the utility area of the garden on the east side where there is a garden room, children's play area with swings etc and rear door to garage. Hose tap. The overall plot measurement is 300ft x 120ft approximately.
On the western side of the garden there is a heated swimming pool measuring about 32ft x 16ft with roman steps at one end and decking surrounding. Pool shed with filters etc
garden ROOM11'6' x 11'6' (3.5m x 3.5m). Double glazed window with a south aspect and to the east side double glazed double opening doors.
Detached double width GARAGE18'3' (5.56m) in depth x 16'3' (4.95m) minimum width. Electronic up and over door. Light and power points. Personal door at rear into garden.
Directions From the Northbrook College roundabout on the A259 north/west side of Worthing, proceed westwards towards Rustington taking the first turning left (sign posted Ferring) into Ferring Lane. Proceed over the railway crossing into Ferring Street and continue along the one way system, past the church, turn left into Ferringham Lane. The entrance driveway will be found on the left hand side just after Cedar Close. Note: The property cannot be seen from the road.
Details
Impressive substantial detached residence in secluded grounds
reception hall, cloakroom, triple aspect sitting room
dining room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room
Studio/snooker room with kitchenette and shower room
Five bedrooms, three bathrooms (two en- suite)
family bathroom, garden room, heated swimming pool
double width garage, electric entrance gates
Large landscaped gardens extending to just under one acre
The house is approached from the road via a private driveway laid to a herringbone pattern of brick, through electric double entrance gates leading to large gravelled forecourt, parking and turning area. The interior is well designed for family living with most rooms south facing overlooking the extensive gardens. The five bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and bedroom furniture and the snooker studio room could be used as an independent annexe as there is a kitchenette and shower room adjacent.
The property has to be viewed to be fully appreciated as it is extremely rare to find a substantial house with secluded grounds set in the heart of South Ferring. The seafront is less than half mile distant and the property is located between the upper and lower shopping parades including Post Office, Library and Village Hall. Worthing Town Centre with its numerous amenities is about five miles distant and the area is well served with a variety of golf courses and sailing at Littlehampton. Goring mainline railway station is 1.1 miles distant giving direct access to Brighton, Gatwick and London Victoria.
Entrance vestibule Double glazed double opening doors. Ceramic tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Door to studio/snooker room. Further door with double glazed leaded light side screen to:
Reception hall Polished wood strip flooring. Cloaks cupboard. Full two storey height leaded light double glazed window overlooking courtyard to front. Balustrade staircase to first floor with semi galleried landing. Wall lights.
Cloakroom Wash hand basin in a vanity unit with cupboard beneath. Close coupled w.C. Suite. Radiator. Part tiled walls.
Sitting ROOM23'10' x 13'8' (7.26m x 4.17m). With deep door recess with additional space for furniture. Delightful featured arched fireplace with fitted canopied log burner in brick recess with brick hearth. Matching plinth either side with polished wood display areas. Deep recess with low fitted cupboards. Wall lights. Coved ceiling. A triple aspect room benefitting from north, south and west aspects. Fitted window seat into bay overlooking rear garden.
Dining ROOM21'5' x 15' (6.53m x 4.57m). Feature fireplace with marble hearth and back with timber fire surround, fitted basket grate and coal effect gas flame fire. Polished wood strip flooring. Four wall lights. Two radiators. Coved ceiling. A pair of double glazed sliding doors leading to patio and south facing rear garden. Two glazed panelled doors from reception hall. Agents note: This room was formerly two separate reception rooms with a 10'4 wide archway between.
Kitchen/breakfast ROOM23'9' (7.24m) x 13'6' (4.11m) narrowing at the breakfast area end. A superb recently re-fitted kitchen with marble granite working surfaces, which has been fitted surrounding a Toledo double oven Rangemaster cooker with marble backplate and Rangemaster canopy extractor above. The kitchen has been fitted with cream units and contrasting working surfaces and has an abundance of fitted cupboards and drawer units. Fitted Zanussi microwave and Zanussi coffee machine in additional housing unit. Whirlpool double door refrigerator with cupboards above. Superb range of fitted wall cupboards with discreet lighting beneath. Angled peninsular divider unit with cupboards under with further area with space for breakfast table etc. Fitted corner shelving. Double glazed windows to east and south elevations. Ceiling downlighting. Upright radiator. Coved ceiling. Double opening doors to side and rear gardens. Door to:
Utility ROOM7'5' x 6'5' (2.26m x 1.96m). Tiled floor and fully tiled walls. Deep butler sink. Space for domestic appliances with power, plumbing and waste available. Fitted storage cupboard also housing meters. Double radiator. Double wall cupboard. Double glazed leaded light window with obscure glass. Door to: Wet room: (Further door from studio). The wet room comprises a Galaxy Aqua independent shower control with fully tiled floors and wall. Extractor.
Studio/snooker ROOM20'7' x 20'4' (6.27m x 6.2m). A most interesting room approached from the entrance vestibule or from the kitchen/utility room areas. Two radiators. Dado rail. Full size snooker table with lighting above. Lcd TV and entertainment centre. Small kitchenette area having working service with circular bowl sink with mixer tap over and with cupboards, drawers and refrigerator beneath. A range of wall cupboards over with discreet lighting beneath. Ceiling spotlighting. A double aspect room with double glazed windows to west and east aspects, each window with blinds.
First floor landing Full height two storey leaded light window overlooking the courtyard area to the front. The landing has an approximate measurement of 22'6 x 8'4 including balustrade stairwell. Wall lights. Double radiator. Coved ceiling.
Master bedroom SUITE17'8' x 14'6' (5.38m x 4.42m). Approached through a Dressing Room Area: 8'9 x 6'4 (excluding wardrobes). The dressing area has full height fitted wardrobe cupboards with interior hanging rail, shelving and drawers. The main area of the bedroom has a further fitted wardrobe units with interior hanging rail and shelving. A double aspect room with leaded light windows to south and west aspects. Wall lights. Double radiator. Inset ceiling spotlighting. Door to:
En-suite bathroom Half tiled walls and fully tiled around the bath/shower area. Comprising panelled bath with hand grips and over bath 'Galaxy' independent shower control with shower screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Close coupled w.C. Suite. Bidet. Radiator. Ceiling spot lighting. Coved ceiling. Double glazed window with obscure glass.
Bedroom TWO15'1' x 11'10' (4.6m x 3.6m). Recessed double wardrobe cupboard with interior hanging rail and shelving. Superb range of fitted vanity units, low height with numerous cupboards and drawers and dressing table area with mirror behind and spotlighting over and built-in speakers. Coved ceiling with downlighting. Double glazed leaded light window overlooking south facing rear garden.
Bedroom THREE13'10' x 13'6' (4.22m x 4.11m). A double aspect room with double glazed windows overlooking the east side and south facing overlooking the rear garden. Range of fitted wardrobe cupboards with interior hanging rail and shelving. Airing cupboard with factory lagged copper cylinder hot tank. Additional wardrobe cupboards with interior hanging rail and shelf over. Further low cupboard with fitted shelving and vanity area over. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom FOUR20'1' (6.12m) x 14'9' (4.5m) maximum narrowing to 10'9' (3.28m). This double en-suite bedroom is of fascinating design with an abundance of full height wardrobe cupboards with interior hanging rail and shelving over. Low vanity units and divider with interior cupboards, shelving, drawers and a dressing table area with mirror behind and pelmet shelf above with spotlighting. Work station area with further drawers and interior corner units. Two panelled radiators, one with full height mirror. Fitted double bed and head board with discreet lighting behind. Polished wood flooring. Ceiling downlighting. Discreetly hidden remote t.V. Leaded light double glazed window 10' in width. To the end of the room some false cupboard doors including a double opening door which leads to:
En-suite shower room Part tiled and part mirrored walls with fitted bathroom furniture. Incorporating numerous cupboards with shaped wash hand basin with mixer tap over. Low flush w.C. Suite with concealed cistern. Step-in shower with independent shower control. Extractor. Ceiling downlighting. Upright rail radiator. Velux double glazed window.
Bedroom five/STUDY15' x 9'2' (4.57m x 2.8m). This room has been fitted on two walls for multi purpose as both an office and a bedroom. There is a curved work station with numerous cupboards and drawer units beneath. Additional cupboards over with shelving, wall cupboards, discreet lighting etc. There is a vanity area with cupboard beneath, mirror behind and storage cupboards over with additional discreet lighting. Full height floor to ceiling cupboard doors which conceal a drop down double bed with additional interior lighting. Built-in TV. Hatch to loft. Coved ceiling with downlighting. Double glazed leaded light window south facing and overlooking the rear garden.
Family BATHROOM9'6' x 8'4' (2.9m x 2.54m). Fully tiled walls with mid height tiled dado and split level ceramic tiled floor. Comprising corner jacuzzi bath. Large shaped wash hand basin with mixer tap over and fitted mirror and spotlighting above. Close coupled w.C. Suite. Spacious curved independent shower cubicle with over head shower and adjacent control. Upright rail radiator. Inset ceiling downlighting. Leaded light double glazed window with obscure glass.
Gardens From the entrance in Ferringham Lane is a double wall with brick paved driveway leading to electronic entrance gates with entry phone system, opening onto a large courtyard and brick paved driveway and parking area with low retaining brick wall with flower borders, trees etc. There is a gravel parking area with entrance gate leading to the east side garden area.
The main area of garden to this property is on the south side and continuing to the west side of the property and is beautifully laid to lawns with numerous flower beds, borders and a variety of grasses, cedar, willow, fruit trees, conifers etc. There is a terraced decking area with crazy paved surround. At the end of the garden are additional trees. Surrounding the property is general hedging, mature trees and conifers, making this a secluded and peaceful rear garden in the heart of the village. To the immediate south side of the property is a paved patio area with additional walling and flower borders.
The side entrance gate to the utility area of the garden on the east side where there is a garden room, children's play area with swings etc and rear door to garage. Hose tap. The overall plot measurement is 300ft x 120ft approximately.
On the western side of the garden there is a heated swimming pool measuring about 32ft x 16ft with roman steps at one end and decking surrounding. Pool shed with filters etc
garden ROOM11'6' x 11'6' (3.5m x 3.5m). Double glazed window with a south aspect and to the east side double glazed double opening doors.
Detached double width GARAGE18'3' (5.56m) in depth x 16'3' (4.95m) minimum width. Electronic up and over door. Light and power points. Personal door at rear into garden.
Directions From the Northbrook College roundabout on the A259 north/west side of Worthing, proceed westwards towards Rustington taking the first turning left (sign posted Ferring) into Ferring Lane. Proceed over the railway crossing into Ferring Street and continue along the one way system, past the church, turn left into Ferringham Lane. The entrance driveway will be found on the left hand side just after Cedar Close. Note: The property cannot be seen from the road.