3 bed detached house for sale

Clay Lane, Crossbush, Arundel, West Sussex BN18

A detached barn conversion occupying a lovely rural position close to Arundel. Originating from the mid Victorian period and constructed mainly of brick and flint and converted some 40 years ago the house has great character and spacious accommodation.

The ground floor has a lovely sitting room which opens to an amazing orangery with beautiful views across open South Downs National Park farmland. There is a dining room adjacent and the kitchen has been recently refitted with contrasting base and eye-level cupboards with stone worksurfaces and a central prep and breakfast bar. There is an en-suite to the master bedroom, a family bathroom and a downstairs cloakroom.

Outside the lovely English country garden is of a good size with pretty flower beds and herbaceous borders and a wrought iron gate leading to a driveway and double garage.

Crossbush sits on the outskirts of Arundel which is one of the prettiest and most sought after towns in West Sussex, being situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park. The town is dominated by the castle of the Duke of Norfolk and provides a wealth of facilities, including excellent bistros and coffee shops, antique shops and art galleries. The tidal River Arun flows to the coast and other attractions nearby include the Wild Fowl and Wetlands Centre, the Lido and the beautiful beaches to the south. The Arundel Festival, a landmark cultural event, takes place every August and includes a range of music, drama and art. The cathedral city of Chichester provides comprehensive shopping facilities along with the popular Festival Theatre.

The surrounding countryside provides many recreational pursuits including golf, mountain biking, walking on the numerous footpaths and horse riding on the extensive circuit of bridlepaths. There is a mainline railway station at Arundel serving Gatwick Airport in around forty five minutes and London Victoria in around one hour thirty minutes.