luxury houses with reception room for sale Arundel, United Kingdom

THE PROPERTY Once part of the prestigious Goodwood Estate, Church Farm Barns is an impressive brick and flint residence that has been beautifully converted from a former farm building into a home of exceptional character and versatility. Thoughtfully designed to retain its historic charm, the property features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and rustic brickwork, blending period elegance with modern comfort. At the heart of the home is the magnificent sitting room, an expansive space over 20 feet square, with a high vaulted ceiling and a striking galleried landing above, creating an inviting setting for both relaxation and entertaining. Adjacent, the study provides a peaceful workspace, flowing seamlessly into the well-appointed country style kitchen and breakfast room, which boasts an electric Aga Style Range Cooker (ESSE) integrated appliances and granite worktops. A highlight of the home is the Bull Room, a remarkable reception space converted from a former milking parlour. This spacious area has solid wooden floors, a wood-burning stove, and sliding doors opening onto the courtyard, making it ideal for gatherings and special occasions. The main house offers three generously sized bedrooms, with the principal suite conveniently located on the ground floor. This bright and airy room enjoys a dual-aspect outlook and features its own en-suite shower room. A second study on this level presents the potential to be converted into a fourth bedroom with the addition of a bathroom, subject to the necessary consents. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms are positioned on either side of the galleried landing. Both benefit from vaulted ceilings, creating a sense of space and character, and each is complemented by its own en-suite facilities for added comfort and privacy. Additionally, the detached, fully self-contained guest cottage offers a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting area, enhanced by vaulted ceilings and a multi-fuel wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cottage also includes a well-appointed double bedroom and a private bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy. A dedicated private garden further enhances this charming retreat, providing a peaceful outdoor space. Whether used for extended family, visiting guests, or as a potential rental opportunity, the guest cottage offers both versatility and independence. OUTSIDE Set within seven and half acres of grounds, Church Farm Barns offers exceptional outdoor space that is perfect for equestrian use, smallholding, or simply enjoying a peaceful countryside lifestyle. A long private driveway winds through the paddocks, leading to an enclosed courtyard that provides access to both the main house and guest cottage. The formal gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped, featuring gravel and pebble areas interspersed with ornamental grasses and architectural planting. Steps lead up to an orchard, offering an abundance of fruit and a magical retreat. The property benefits from a superb range of outbuildings, including a workshop, which may offer potential for conversion subject to planning, and a large timber barn, spanning approximately 840 square feet and providing generous storage or further development opportunities. A purpose-built stable block includes a loose box and feed store, while securely fenced paddocks with field shelters make this property particularly well-suited to those with horses or livestock. LOCATION Despite its peaceful semi-rural setting, Church Farm Barns is exceptionally well connected. The property is located just seven miles from Chichester and five miles from Arundel. The nearby Barnham railway station offers direct train services to London Victoria, making this an ideal location for commuters seeking a countryside retreat. The village of Barnham provides a variety of local amenities, including independent shops, pubs, restaurants, schools, and essential services. For a wider range of shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, Chichester and Arundel are just a short drive away. The surrounding area offers a wealth of leisure activities, including golf at Avisford Park and other nearby courses, horse racing at Fontwell Park, and sailing on both Chichester and Littlehampton harbours. The picturesque South Downs provide excellent opportunities for walking and riding, while the renowned Goodwood Estate is home to a country club, excellent golf course, motor circuit, horse racing, and a range of exclusive events. With its perfect blend of character, space, and connectivity, Church Farm Barns offers a rare opportunity to enjoy countryside living without sacrificing convenience. Whether you are looking for a family home, an equestrian property, or a unique home with guest accommodation, this stunning estate is ready to welcome you. FURTHER INFORMATION Local Authority: Arun District Council | Tax Band G Tenure: Freehold EPC – D Services: Air source heat pump and LPG are connected. Solar panels generate circa £2,500 income p.a. Title Register available upon request. DIRECTIONS https://w3w.co/castle.shop.flies the what3word address of the best entrance. More accurate than a street address, this points to the exact spot for arrival. Enter it into the free what3words app to find the property easily or use the link below. https://w3w.co/castle.shop.flies While we strive to provide accurate information, buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence. 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The accommodation opens into a welcoming and spacious entrance hall, setting the tone for a home built around family needs. The sitting room, warmed by a log burner and adorned with a marble mantelpiece, flows openly into a kitchen-dining room fitted with granite worktops, complemented by integrated appliances, a Butler sink and an electric Rangemaster. Ample storage includes a fitted pantry, designed to maximise organisation and practicality. From the dining area, two sets of French doors provide access to the rear garden, meaning indoor and outdoor dining are separated by only a single step. Beyond this, the snug offers its own access to the garden and leads through to a bar area, itself opening into a cinema room, a rare and fun addition that sets this home apart. A ground floor office and a cloakroom complete the accommodation on this level. Upstairs, a spacious landing gives way to four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom features a well-appointed en-suite shower room, fitted wardrobes, and its own private balcony overlooking the garden below. A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Outside To the front, symmetrical features and a mature grapevine enhance the kerb appeal on approach. A lawned garden and side driveway provide ample parking and lead to a useful store. To the rear, privacy is a standout feature of the approximately 120ft garden. Mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees and shrubs, the garden features a large patio adjacent to the house, providing outdoor dining and seating areas to enjoy all year round. A large wooden outbuilding, currently used as an outdoor entertaining room, offers versatility for someone also looking for a workshop or additional storage. Location The Craigweil Private Marine Estate has always drawn a particular kind of buyer, first the city dweller in search of a proper seaside residence, then those seeking quiet retirement by the coast. Today it remains a rare thing: mature, tree-lined streets with residents’ private beach access. With a good variety of amenities within walking distance, convenient bus services and plenty of acclaimed local schools, this home could be the perfect family home for you. Beyond the estate, the wider area offers everything a home mover could want. The cathedral city of Chichester lies a short drive to the west, its Georgian streets and renowned Festival Theatre sitting at the edge of the South Downs National Park, home to some of the finest walking, cycling and open countryside in the South East. To the east, the vibrant city of Brighton brings its seafront, the Lanes and a thriving cultural scene within easy reach. The historic market town of Arundel, with its majestic castle and cathedral, and the sailing waters of Chichester Harbour all add to the appeal of this exceptional stretch of the South Coast. Further Information Private Estate Charge: approximately £361 per annum. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: G Mains gas and drainage services are connected. Local Authority: Arun District Council

The Oaks is an exceptional country residence extending to approximately 6,603 sq ft, surrounded by circa 5.6 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and paddocks. Combining the character of its agricultural origins with thoughtfully designed contemporary interiors, this remarkable home offers expansive reception spaces, extensive leisure facilities and an outstanding collection of outbuildings, all within easy reach of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs National Park. A striking glazed entrance hall creates an immediate sense of arrival, framing views through to the gardens beyond. At the heart of the home is an impressive vaulted reception room where exposed oak beams rise overhead and floor-to-ceiling glazing floods the space with natural light. Wide bi-fold doors open directly onto the terrace, creating a wonderful connection between the house and its landscaped courtyard gardens. The kitchen and dining room are the heart of the house, extending to over 35 feet in length. Arranged around a generous central island with extensive cabinetry and integrated appliances, the space comfortably accommodates both everyday family life and larger gatherings. Exposed brickwork, vaulted ceilings and doors opening onto the courtyard add warmth and character, while a separate utility room provides practical everyday convenience. A further reception rooms provide excellent flexibility, whether as a formal sitting room, family room or additional entertaining space. A separate office offers a place to work from home, while throughout the property oak flooring, exposed timbers and carefully preserved original features sit comfortably alongside modern finishes. Accessed directly from the kitchen is an impressive leisure wing comprising a fully equipped gym with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, a sauna and plant room. Beyond, the original machinery barn has been sympathetically adapted to create a dedicated cardio suite, offering exceptional wellness facilities without compromising the character of the building. The bedroom accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged to provide privacy and flexibility. The principal suite lies on the first floor, featuring vaulted ceilings, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. Two further first-floor bedrooms each benefit from their own ensuite shower rooms. On the ground floor, a spacious guest suite enjoys its own entrance, kitchenette, ensuite bathroom and mezzanine level, allowing it to function independently from the main house if required. Perfect for guests, multi-generational living or ancillary accommodation, it can also be securely separated from the principal residence. The property has undergone extensive modernisation throughout, with the added benefit of a solar panel installation with the advantage of a legacy Feed-in Tariff (FiT), together with an EPC rating of B. Outside, the property is approached via electric gates and a sweeping gravel driveway leading to an expansive parking courtyard. Landscaped gardens surround the house, with broad lawns, mature planting and generous stone terraces providing an idyllic setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. The grounds extend to approximately 5.6 acres, incorporating paddocks and an exceptional range of outbuildings. These include a substantial barn, workshop, office, stores, detached garage, two-bay carport and further ancillary buildings, offering outstanding versatility for storage, hobbies such as car collections, business use or future adaptation, subject to the necessary consents. A former coach house, previously granted planning permission for conversion, presents further potential for those wishing to create additional accommodation, subject to the relevant planning consents required. For those looking for further entertainment and living space, the original machinery barn, would make for a fantastic conversion, subject to the usual planning requirements.

Having been cherished by the same family for more than four decades, this remarkable home has been lovingly cared for and sympathetically maintained, preserving the wealth of original features that make Victorian homes so enduringly desirable. Combining elegant period architecture, generous accommodation, an exceptional garden and one of Hove's finest addresses, this is a truly special property offering an increasingly rare opportunity to create a forever family home by the sea. Occupying a prestigious position on one of Hove's most coveted tree lined avenues, just moments from the seafront, this exceptional double fronted Victorian residence presents a rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent family home of considerable charm and character. Arranged across three elegant storeys and extending to over 2,000 sq ft, the property showcases beautifully preserved period features throughout, enjoys an outstanding mature rear garden and is offered to the market with the significant advantage of no onward chain. Subject to necessary consents, there  is potential to add off street parking to the front of the property. Approached via the original Victorian pathway, the handsome façade immediately hints at the grandeur within. Stepping inside, a welcoming entrance hall introduces the home's impressive proportions, where soaring ceilings, intricate cornicing and an abundance of original architectural detailing create an immediate sense of elegance and timeless appeal. The ground floor has been thoughtfully arranged for both family living and entertaining. A superb double length reception room stretches from the front of the property to the rear, bathed in natural light from its large bay window and featuring beautifully preserved fireplaces, decorative cornicing and generous ceiling heights. The front reception offers a wonderfully formal living room, ideal for quieter evenings or welcoming guests, while to the rear the home opens into an elegant kitchen and dining room overlooking the garden. Peaceful and inviting, this space enjoys a delightful outlook across the mature planting, providing the perfect setting for everyday family life as well as relaxed entertaining. The graceful winding staircase rises to the first floor, where the generous proportions continue. The impressive principal bedroom spans the full width of the house, a particularly rare feature that creates a luxurious suite with an abundance of natural light and exceptional space. Also on this floor are a beautifully refurbished family bathroom, a second bathroom, a separate WC and an additional spacious double bedroom, offering excellent flexibility for growing families or visiting guests. The second floor provides two further substantial double bedrooms, each benefiting from extensive eaves storage and delightful elevated views across the surrounding area. The layout offers excellent versatility, whether utilised as children's bedrooms, guest accommodation or dedicated home office space. While beautifully presented and perfectly comfortable as it stands, the property also offers exciting scope for future enhancement. Several neighbouring homes have successfully extended the ground floor to create larger open plan kitchen and family spaces, while the upper floors lend themselves to reconfiguration, allowing the creation of five bedrooms and four bathrooms, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building consents. This opportunity to both enjoy and further enhance such an exceptional period home is increasingly rare in this highly sought after location. Outside, the rear garden is undoubtedly one of the property's defining features. Beautifully mature and exceptionally private, it offers an idyllic sanctuary that is seldom found so close to Hove's seafront. A generous paved terrace provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining and summer entertaining before leading onto an expansive lawn framed by established trees, flowering borders and mature planting that create year round colour and complete seclusion. Practical external stores provide excellent additional storage, while the overall scale of the garden offers ample space for children to play, keen gardeners to enjoy or simply to relax in peaceful surroundings. Gardens of this size and maturity are an increasingly rare commodity within central Hove. Walsingham Road remains one of Hove's most desirable residential addresses. This wide, tree lined avenue sits just a short stroll from Hove seafront, allowing residents to enjoy the beach, promenade and spectacular coastal walks within moments of leaving the front door. The surrounding area offers an outstanding selection of independent cafés, restaurants, boutiques and everyday amenities, together with a number of highly regarded schools, making it an exceptional location for families and professionals alike. The recently completed Hove Beach Park has further enhanced the area's appeal, offering tennis and padel courts, children's play areas and landscaped open spaces, while the ever popular Rockwater and Babble provide vibrant waterfront destinations for dining, drinks and socialising throughout the year.