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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · BN20 9HR
Sold STCReduced £10k (−2.6%) on 24 JunListed 173 days
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Summary A stunning two-bedroom, split-level maisonette set within the highly regarded building The Hoo, located in the desirable village of Willingdon.
Designed by the world-renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, this unique home offers light, airy, and well-proportioned accommodation throughout.
Description Fox & Sons are delighted to welcome to the market this rarely available two-bedroom, split-level maisonette, set within the highly regarded country home “The Hoo”, located in the picturesque village of Willingdon.
The village offers a good range of everyday amenities including bus routes, restaurants, pubs, coffee shop, hair and beauty salon, village shop, post office, and more.
This unique and characterful home provides light and spacious accommodation throughout, comprising a generous entrance vestibule, impressive 24’ living room enjoying views over the beautiful communal gardens and the South Downs, a private garden, kitchen, downstairs cloakroom, 24’ master bedroom, further double bedroom, and family bathroom.
Additional benefits include garage en bloc and cellar storage.
The Hoo was designed by the world-renowned British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, who also designed The Cenotaph in London, and was described by English Heritage as “one of the greatest architects the country has ever produced.
This beautiful south-facing property is truly a rare find and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Private Entrance Porch Door to the front aspect.
Generous Entrance Hall Stairs leading to first floor landing. Radiator. Lounge 24' 3" max x 11' 2" max ( 7.39m max x 3.40m max ) Window to the rear aspect overlooking the beautiful communal gardens.
Parquet flooring. Radiator. Fireplace. Door to the side aspect.
Kitchen 10' 2" x 8' ( 3.10m x 2.44m ) A range of wall and base units with work top over incorporating a butler sink with mixer taps and drainer unit. Boiler. Electric oven and hob.
Space and plumbing for washing machine and dish washer. Window to the front aspect. Downstairs Cloakroom Low level W.C. Wash hand basin.
Bedroom 1 24' 7" max x 14' 1" max ( 7.49m max x 4.29m max ) Window to the rear and side aspect. Radiator. Restricted head height. Stairs leading to raised area. Eaves storage. Loft access.
Bedroom 2 15' 11" max x 9' 9" max ( 4.85m max x 2.97m max ) Window to the front aspect. Radiator. Parquet flooring. Bathroom Comprising a bath with mixer taps and over head shower attachment.
Low level W.C. Wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Parquet flooring. Window to the front aspect. Front Garden Gated front courtyard entrance.
Communal Rear Gardens Private garden and beautifully presented communal gardens. Garage En Bloc Up and over door. Communal Cellar Communal use of extra storage. Allocated private lock up.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
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Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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