- A stunning six bedroom detached country retreat set in beautifully manicured gardens situated in a quiet lane in the popular village of West Chiltington with views over adjoining woodlands.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance porch * Reception hall * Large drawing room * Extended modern fitted Kitchen/dining room * Formal dining room * Laundry/utility room * Ground floor shower room * Large study/home office * First floor bedroom above * Day room * Games room * Galleried landing and seating area * Four further first floor bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities * Family bathroom * Double garage * Separate self-contained suite above * Swimming pool * Landscaped gardens * Gated entrance * Views over adjoining woodland * EPC rating D
DESCRIPTION
A truly stunning and extremely well presented country retreat built in 1934 by renowned local builder Reginald Fairfax Wells. Entered via an ornate turreted entrance porch, you walk into a double height reception hall with a sweeping staircase leading to a glorious galleried landing and seating area. To the left of the reception hall there is an expansive triple aspect drawing room with exposed beams and inglenook fireplace. From here a door leads through to a wonderful extended and remodelled bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room with underfloor heating with access onto the rear garden, and the convenient and well-appointed dining room, also with underfloor heating. Steps lead down into the south wing of the property, which has an incredibly versatile layout and could be used as part of the main property, or as potential independent living accommodation. It comprises of a separate kitchenette/utility room, ground floor shower room, generous study/home office, another sitting room and further games room which could also be used as a bedroom. Above the study, there is a further bedroom reached via a feature spiral metal staircase. To the rear of the landing there is a spacious principal bedroom suite with a generous en-suite bathroom and dressing area. There are a further two bedrooms with the rear bedroom also benefitting from an en-suite shower room and a terrace coffee area below.
OUTSIDE
A house of stature, Latchetts sits proudly within its grounds enjoying lovely views over the adjoining protected woodlands that lead onto the famed West Sussex Golf Club. The property is located in a quiet lane and is approached via an electric gated entrance leading onto a large gravel parking area with space for up to eight vehicles. To the front of the property, there is a well screened expansive lawned area with a railed circular ornamental pond with water feature. To the front of the `south wing? there is a large flagstone terrace and seating area with dining hut and fire pit ideal for barbequing and enjoying the evening sun in peace and privacy. To the left of the driveway, there is access to double garage with electric doors, light, power and room above.Through a wisteria clad adjoining wall, an arched entrance leads you to the private well screened rear garden, interspersed with level lawned areas, and vegetable/herb garden to the right. To the left is a fabulous outdoor pool complex, complete with paved bathing area, pool house and economical air source heat pump. To the rear of the garage, steps lead up to a first floor self-contained suite that sits above the garage, consisting of a boutique kitchenette, separate shower room and studio bedroom enjoying lovely views towards the adjoining woodland.
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