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Character, stone built Victorian home in rural location.
Description
The Gargoyles is an impressive, detached, stone built, Victorian property, situated in the desirable village of Bury, set within the protected South Downs National Park. Upon arrival you are met with substantial, wooden electric gates, leading to a drive suitable for parking for up to three cars. When stepping through the front door, the solid oak floor leads to a large, light and bright living room, accessed by double doors, with access through to the garden. Continue further along the hall, steps down lead into a dual aspect snug/dining room, with exposed beams, flagstone floor and welcoming wood burner. With steps leading up to the kitchen, this really is the heart of the home with space for a sofa and dining room table. The kitchen, with access to a cellar and garden, is arranged with shaker style units and benefits from a range style cooker and pantry. There is a separate, more formal dining space with the advantage of a working open fireplace. The study offers versatile accommodation, having a cloakroom adjacently situated and a boot room adjoining, with access to the garden.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a delightful en suite shower room with ample storage into the eaves, it also benefits from the use of a dressing room. This dressing room could be utilised as a fourth bedroom due to there already being a door onto the landing. There are two further double bedrooms, both served by a particularly generous family bathroom, offering a bath and separate shower. A fixed staircase leads to a substantial, boarded loft space which spans the length and width of the property. There is potential for enhancing this space subject to the relevant permission being acquired.
Outside, The Gargoyles has a South facing walled garden, currently stone paved, this private space is low maintenance and could also be seen as a blank canvas for a creative gardener. The stone barn, is currently arranged as a utility/boot room in one half and housing a recently installed wood pellet boiler in the other, with a staircase leading to further storage space above. The barn has had solar panels with battery recently fitted, serving The Gargoyles and also benefits from an electrical charging point.
Location
Bury has a number of useful facilities including a village hall, the Squire and Horse public house and a renowned and well stocked farm shop. There are two local schools, Bury Church of England Primary School and Dorset House. The town Pulborough just 5 miles north, offers more extensive facilities including two supermarkets and there are also rail stations at both Pulborough and nearby Amberley with regular services to London with journey times from 72 minutes. The eclectic market town of Arundel with its famous castle, cathedral and charming range of shops, cafes and boutiques is south of Bury Hill just 4.5 miles away.
Being in the heart of the South Downs National Park the surrounding countryside provides fabulous opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding. Recreational opportunities in the area are many and varied. There is golf at a number of clubs in the area including The West Sussex at Pulborough, and Cowdray Park. There is polo at Midhurst, horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell Park, sailing at Chichester and flying at Goodwood.
Square Footage: 2,449 sq ft
Acreage:
0.1 Acres
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Additional Info
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Biomass boiler for central heating and domestic hot water.

- Victorian, stone built property in desirable village location
- Versatile accommodation with high ceilings and original features
- Walled garden, private gated driveway with parking for three cars
- Set within South Downs National Park
- Detached stone barn and studio space
- EPC Rating = F