Shripney Road, South Bersted, Bognor Regis, PO22

DESCRIPTION: Situated on a corner plot and conveniently located in the parish of South Bersted, Berghestede House is a magnificent Grade II listed detached house of immense charm and character, which dates from the 1600s and is reputed to be one of the oldest residential dwellings in the local area. With its handsome front elevation of red brick and striking squared flints, the property is understood to have been formerly featured in the publications 25 Beautiful Homes and The English Home. Extended, modernised and much improved by the current owners since their acquisition around 2006, the house offers spacious (approx. 2842 sq. ft. including outbuildings), well presented, and nicely balanced accommodation arranged over 3 floors. This fine property now boasts an interesting blend of period features and history with some modern and light semi-open plan living spaces. The ground floor accommodation includes an entrance lobby and hall with double doors opening to an inviting sitting room with beamed ceiling, flagstone flooring, and an impressive inglenook fireplace with log burner. A door from this room and an opening from the hall then lead into a spacious dining area with further log burner, which is semi-open plan to a kitchen area with part-vaulted ceiling and a superb approx. 36ft long family room with island unit, three skylights, and three sets of double doors opening to the garden. Many of the ground floor rooms also feature beamed ceilings and tiled flooring. Much of the first floor has wood flooring with accommodation that includes a principal bedroom with brick fireplace, dressing area, and en-suite bathroom/WC with space and plumbing for a washing machine. Bedroom 2 is another charming double being complemented by a good size family bathroom/WC. Both bathrooms feature period sanitaryware including freestanding baths. The second floor comprises two further bedrooms, with Bedroom 3 currently being a through space and open to the fourth bedroom. Both of these rooms have access to eaves storage and the third bedroom also has a wash hand basin. Outside, the property is approached by a gated flint and brick front boundary wall enclosing a small, paved courtyard with flower and shrub bed. The attractive and sheltered principal garden area is partly laid to lawn with a paved terrace, flower and shrub beds, numerous trees, outside lighting, and double timber gates opening to the front with potential to create a small driveway. It further features a detached timber studio with power, lighting, internet connection, wc, and wash hand basin, as well as a detached timber workshop with power and lighting. There is also a delightful and enclosed south facing paved courtyard accessed by doors from the kitchen and dining areas, and by a gate from Ivy Lane. LOCATION: Located on the northern edge of Bognor Regis, Shripney Road is conveniently located for a good range of local amenities, whilst the town centre offers more comprehensive facilities including a pier, promenade and a variety of bars and restaurants as well as the mainline railway station (London to Victoria approximately 1 hr 45 minutes). Chichester is about 8 miles to the north and offers an excellent range of shopping with a wide range of restaurants and leisure facilities. The arts are well catered for with Pallant House Gallery and Chichester Festival and Minerva Theatres. Other recreational activities within striking distance include horse racing at Goodwood, which also has its own private country club and hosts the Festival of Speed and September Revival Meeting at its historic motor circuit. INFORMATION: Services: All mains Tenure: Freehold Listing: Grade II listed Local Authority: Arun District Council Council Tax Band: Band E Energy Rating: Band D