4 bed cottage for sale

Chalcraft Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21

A rare opportunity to acquire a charming and characterful country home set within approximately 1.9 acres, including its private driveway and paddock, offering exceptional lifestyle and income potential.

Steeped in local history, Chalcraft Cottage occupies a unique "tongue" of land that was once part of an ancient oak forest, originally harvested for timber. Echoes of this past remain today, with seasonal fairy rings appearing within the paddock. Dating back to the early 1800s, the property was originally recorded as a barn before later appearing as a dwelling with a stockyard by the 1930s.

Historically, the cottage comprised two Duchess-style farm workers' cottages forming part of the former Park Farm Estate. Merged into a single dwelling after the Second World War, the property was purchased in a derelict condition during the early 1960s and has since been lovingly restored and reconfigured into the welcoming family home seen today, having been occupied by the same family since 1966.

The accommodation is both spacious and versatile, currently comprising four bedrooms, study, office, utility room, store room and a double garage. In addition, a detached outbuilding provides a WC and shower room, or guest accommodation, home office or hobby space, subject to any necessary consents.

The property benefits from a combination of traditional character and modern sustainable living. The slate roof was replaced and fully insulated in 2001, while the home operates in a semi off-grid capacity, with mains electricity and water supplemented by solar photovoltaic panels, battery storage and solar hot water panels. Combined with the oil-fired central heating system and wood-burning stove, the property offers excellent energy efficiency and reduced running costs.

Character features include substantial oak beams supporting the first floor, salvaged from a demolished manor house in Aldwick, adding further heritage and charm to the home.

The paddock offers a wealth of possibilities. Formerly used for pony grazing, it later became a successful Caravan Club (now Caravan and Motorhome Club) certificated location, operating as a seasonal five-pitch site from the 1980s until 2025.

Today, the land offers tremendous flexibility for a variety of uses, including equestrian pursuits, smallholding activities, vegetable cultivation, livestock grazing, cattery facilities, caravan storage, recreational use, or other business opportunities, subject to the necessary permissions. The property also lies within the Arun District Council Local Plan area, providing further interest for prospective purchasers. For more information please contact King and Chasemore Bognor Regis