No Chain

A rare opportunity to purchase this delightful Grade II listed 16th Century attached character property within The South Downs National Park, the property is being sold Chain Free

The property is situated in a rural area, approximately 6 miles North of Worthing and a π of a mile from Findon Village. Horsham market town is approximately 14 miles north of Findon, with Portsmouth to the West and Brighton to the East. Arundel‚s historic town is only a short distance away, which has a beautiful Castle and Cathedral.

Ivy Cottage is set back from the main road and approached via a service road to the East. There is a bus service within 20 yards of the premises giving access to all localities, including Towns and Villages within the surrounding area. Findon offers a local school, butcher, grocery and baker shop and several public houses and restaurants.


This attractive Cottage offers a wealth of period features including exposed beams throughout, an open fire, a large dry cellar, original Well (presently covered for safety) and an Old Pump (presently being restored). All doors are fitted with fine latch and hinges. There is a lovely secluded West facing garden to the rear of the property, with an entrance gate to woods and garage spacing.


The Cottage was constructed approximately early 16th Century, comprising of solid stone flint walls and weathered twin pitched clay roof. There are three bedrooms (two of which are doubles) and one slightly smaller but will take a double bed if required. Two dressing rooms. (one can be used as nursery/study) with well proportioned sized cupboard spaces. Lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, large cellar and a mature rear garden with delightful country views to the north from the rear of the property.

Porch: 1.79m x 2.47m (5'9” x 8'1')
Large entrance porch, with feature flagstones and wooden beams. Plenty of hanging rails for coats, hats and storage for boots and logs etc.

Lounge: 4.84m x 3.92m (15'9” x 12'9”)
Lounge, offering a wealth of character, being of double aspect with single glazed windows facing south and east, allowing natural light throughout the day. Exposed timber beams, an open fireplace with brick surround and hearth (which can be opened to expose an inglenook situated behind present fireplace). There is a large cupboard for storage (currently used to house a computer, desk and printer). Two night storage heaters.

Kitchen: 2.66m x 4.14m narrowing to 2.90 (8'8” x 13'6” narrowing to 9'5”)
The cottage style kitchen has a west facing window overlooking the rear garden. Comprising of a range of eye level fitted units and worktops, with a 1 1/2 stainless steel sink and drainer. There is space for a washing machine and fridge, with corner shelving. There is also a large walk in larder and an electric cooker point, with overhead extracted fan and light. There is a night storage heater and door to the Cellar.

Cellar: 3.69m x 4.46m (12'1”x 14'6”)
Approached via stone stairs, the large dry cellar is used as a photographic studio and games room (pool table). There is power and lighting. ( presently housing tumble dryer and freezer) Good area for storage.

Bathroom: 1.92m x 2.63m (6'3” x 8' x 6')
The bathroom is situated at ground floor level and is raised slightly by a step. It comprises of a white ceramic pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC with a panelled bath suite. White ceramic half tiled on surrounding walls with quant window overlooking rear garden.

Bedroom1: 3.19m x 3.96m (10'4” x12'10”)
The master bedroom faces east and has both south and east facing windows allowing plenty of early morning sunshine and daylight. Character beams are seen above the windows and there is a large fitted heater and telephone point. This room leads to the en-suite dressing room/nursery/study.

Dressing room 1: 1.91m x 2.82m (6'3” x 9'3”)
The dressing room is of a good size and has an east facing window overlooking the front of the property. There is an abundance of character with exposed beams around the room and a feature recess where the chimney stack runs up to the roof. The room has plenty of shelving and hanging rails.

Bedroom 2: 2.94 x 2.83 (9'6” x 9'3”)
The room is west facing with Downland views and has a night storage heater leading to the middle room via a small step.

Dressing room 2: 1.44m x 2.22m (4'7”x 7'3”)
This room houses a large airing cupboard and lagged copper tank (for hot water) with timer switch. Ceramic wash hand basin and a fitted wardrobe.

Landing: 4.93m x 1.10 (16'2” x 3'6”)
Night storage heater split level landing with large south facing window allowing plenty of light and air.

Bedroom 3: 2.03m x 2.06m (6'7” x 9'4”)
West facing with night storage heating and a slightly smaller bedroom, however there is room enough for a double bed if required.

Lofts
2 Large loft spaces.

Outside
There is a small garden at the front of the property enclosed by an old stone wall, which is gravelled, with a few shrubs alongside and planted tubs.

The rear garden
The rear garden is a particular feature, offering a good degree of privacy. West facing (approximately 107ft in length) mainly laid to lawn with mature hedging, shrubs, and trees, including a beautiful Staghorn (Sumac) honeysuckle, broom, and forsythia. There is an outside tap for watering and a large lean-to storage shed for garden tools/logs etc. A feature well and old pump can be found near the back door.
Access to the woods and garage space are found at the rear of the garden through a gate.
The woodlands offer lovely views across nearby fields and are presently used as a play area (with tree house) and far enough from neighbouring properties to have bonfires.

Main services
The main services include electricity, mains water and a newly installed private treatment plant for sewage. There is gas available at the front of the property, which could easily be installed. There is a gas meter situated within the front garden.

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.