8 bed detached house for sale

Climping Street, Littlehampton BN17

This substantial detached property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a large and versatile family house. With origins dating back to the 1930s, the property extends to an impressive 7,700 sq ft arranged over three floors and offers scope for modernisation, reconfiguration, or comprehensive refurbishment, making it ideal for those seeking multigenerational living or the opportunity to create a bespoke family home.
Approached via a private drive, the house is discreetly set back within its attractive grounds. The accommodation is notably generous, offering 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, including 3 en suites and 2 additional shower rooms. 4 substantial reception rooms provide excellent living and entertaining space, while the heart of the home centres around the main kitchen, with a pleasant aspect across the gardens and lends itself to further enhancement. One of the standout features of the property is the exceptional open plan recreation room, complete with a second fully fitted kitchen and twin aspect bifold doors. These open directly onto a large terrace and swimming pool area, seamlessly connecting the interior with the gardens beyond perfect for family gatherings and summer entertaining.
The current configuration provides significant potential for remodelling, with ample room to create self-contained annexes or lifestyle-oriented zones to suit a wide range of living arrangements. With generous ceiling heights, large windows, and original architectural detailing still in evidence, the property offers the chance to sympathetically blend period charm with contemporary design.

Outside

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, offering a tranquil and mature setting that enhances the sense of space and privacy. Predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by established trees and hedging, the grounds provide a peaceful backdrop to the house, with several secluded seating areas ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation. A wide sun terrace surrounds the outdoor swimming pool, which lies adjacent to the recreation room and enjoys a sheltered position within the garden. In all the grounds and gardens extend to approximately 1.9 acres.

Situation

The property is situated close to the beach in the favoured location of Climping village. As the tide goes out a vast expanse of sand is exposed. The beach is backed by low sand dunes and fields. Much of this area is now protected, being designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (sssi). To the North, Arundel town offers a range of shopping facilities with a mainline station providing services to Gatwick Airport and London. Leisure pursuits include sailing from Littlehampton and Chichester Harbour, and golf at Ham Manor, Littlehampton and Goodwood. The South Downs offers a variety of walking, cycling and horse riding routes.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-59283

Additional Information

Arun District Council, Tax Band E.
Mains Water, Electric and Drainage.

Agents Note: There is a pending planning application on the plot. Further details upon request.