Crockerhill, Chichester

Flat 15, Aldingbourne House Aldingbourne Drive | Crockerhill

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‘Aldingbourne House’When approaching the long meandering driveway and having your first glimps of this fine Georgian manor house, it must be easy to feel the stresses of life dissipating and to think ‘now I’m home’. Located in a wonderful setting within about 22 acres of beautiful parkland, Aldingbourne House dates back to the late 18th / early 19th Century. From the very first steps through the entrance door of Aldingbourne House, there is an immediate feeling of elegance. There are high ceilings throughout from the communal entrance hall through every room in the apartment. The current owners have carefully considered the grandeur of this Grade II Listed country house during their improvements of the interior of the apartment. Their chosen décor and stylish finish, including ceiling coving and moulded door architraves, would not have been out of place in the original era. The tall sash windows ensure the apartment benefits from a lot of light. The impressive sitting/dining room has two large tall windows, set with a curved wall, with fine views to the front and towards the driveway. With two double bedrooms and a third bedroom, which would work equally as well as a study offering a very peaceful outlook over the private grounds, this apartment is an ideal lock up and leave for frequent travellers.

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have the opportunity to live in such an opulent setting, simply because properties such as this are rare and, as such, viewing is strongly encouraged.

Crockerhill is a hamlet on the fringes of the South Downs. The Cathedral city of Chichester is a mere 5 miles to the west with extensive shopping and choice of restaurants, whilst the smaller, but equally charming, town of Arundel is about 7 miles eastward along the A27. Goodwood is less than 4 miles away where The Festival of Speed and Glorious Goodwood take place annually in addition to its country club and golf course. Horseracing can be enjoyed locally at Goodwood and Fontwell. The mainline railway stations at Chichester and Barnham provide access along the south coast, to London Victoria via Gatwick Airport and to London Waterloo via Havant.

WALK THROUGH ACCOMMODATION

COMMUNAL HALLWAY

The entrance is located to the left of the house main entrance, with entry phone system. This communal hallway is shared by only three apartments. There is a carpeted staircase rising to the two upper floors.

RECEPTION HALL

32’5” x 4’11” minimum

Two steps lead down from the entrance door to the spacious hallway with doors leading to sitting room, bedrooms one and two, bathroom and coat cupboard. Three wall uplighters, radiator, entry phone. At the far end of the hallway, three steps lead down to the inner hall.


SITTING / DINING ROOM 16’ maximum into to curved wall x 13’2”

Three steps with balustrade lead down to this impressive room. Two tall secondary double glazed windows, set in a curved wall, overlook the front and provide views towards the long driveway. Four wall uplighters, tv point, telephone point, two radiators, door to:

KITCHEN

11’6” x 10’7” Large window with views to the front. Fitted with a range of cream coloured wood effect wall and floor units with brushed metal handles, wooden worktops and moulded drainer to both sides the white ‘butler’ sink with stainless steel mixer tap. Open shelving corner unit. ‘Rangemaster Classic 90’ black cooker with five ring gas hob, griddle plate and two electric ovens and ‘Rangemaster’ black extractor hood over. ‘Beaumatic’ integrated microwave, integrated under-counter fridge and washing machine. Wall cupboard housing ‘Vitodens 100’ gas fired boiler, part tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, wall extractor fan, inset ceiling lights, radiator, door to inner hallway.

“We have made the apartment our own in the last few years, we love the bathroom with roll top bath and quality fitted kitchen.”


BEDROOM ONE

12’7” x 11’7” Large window overlooking rear garden. White wooden fire surround with marble inset and black cast iron grate. Central ceiling light, two wall uplighters, telephone point.

BEDROOM TWO 12’7” x 11’7” maximum

Views to rear, central ceiling light, two wall uplighters, radiator.

INNER HALL

A space suitable for use as a study. Two wall uplighters, radiator, loft access, triple door built in wardrobe with hanging rails and shelving, cupboard housing hot water tank, heating and water controls and electrical circuit panel. Doors to kitchen, bedroom three and shower room.

“Work commitments mean that we don’t get the most out of the property,

and feel that someone else should enjoy this wonderful home.”


“We fell in love with the character of this building and apartment, and felt it was a very safe place to live and very secure

when we go abroad.”

BEDROOM THREE:

12’4” x 5’9”

Window overlooking front of property, ceiling light, radiator.

BATHROOM:

8’1” x 7’10” maximum into curved wall

High level window to front. Oak wood shaped vanity unit with inset wash basin, free standing roll top bath with claw feet and tap with shower head, w.c., large stone style tiling to door height and matching floor tiling, combined heated towel rail/radiator, inset ceiling lights.

SHOWER ROOM:

5’8” x 5’8”

Ceramic tiling to dado height and matching tiled flooring. Curved corner shower cubicle, large Heritage pedestal wash basin, combined heated towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, inset ceiling lights.


THE GROUNDS

Residents have the use of the extensive parkland grounds including a secret walled garden and a vegetable garden.

GARAGING/STORAGE

Located just beyond the front of the house there is a large barn style garage facility with allocated space for two vehicles and ample visitor parking. There is also an allocated storage shed useful for garden furniture, barbecues and bikes. There are designated car washing and clothes drying areas.

TO FIND THE PROPERTY

From the A27 Portfield roundabout at Chichester, travel eastward towards Arundel for about 3 miles. Take the slip road signposted Crockerhill and then turn immediately right. Follow this lane for about 0.5 miles to Aldingbourne House.

Additional Information

Maintenance Charges: Ground Rent: Tenure: Postcode: Viewing:

£2,929.78 per annum £200.00 per annumLeasehold – 125 years PO18 0LGStrictly by appointment with Fine & Country Telephone 01243 487969


Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.

These particulars are set out as a general outline in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to correctness of each of them.

We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Gardens, roof terraces, balconies and communal gardens as well as tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed for intending purchasers. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

No person in the employment of Fine & Country has any authority to make representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. Intending purchasers and lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction relating to this property.

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Fine & Country South East Hampshire 141 Havant Road, Drayton, Hampshire PO6 2AA

Tel 023 93 277277


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