Bilsham Road, Yapton, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18

Hobbs Farmhouse is a wonderful, rare and unspoilt example of an 18th century Sussex farmstead. It is listed as a Grade II historical building for good reason boasting a wealth of original features such as flagstone floors, exposed structural oak beams, casement windows with shutters and open fireplaces. All the rooms have been sympathetically decorated to reflect the age and provenance of the house. All five bedrooms are of good size, well proportioned, light and airy. There are particularly attractive and impressive views, into the walled garden at the rear or into the front garden and out across the pond at the front.

The total land holding is close to 5 acres. The field and paddock are well grassed, flat areas, both are easily road accessible. The various outbuildings and facilities provide wide opportunities which might include major functions such as wedding receptions. The 1,886 square foot barn is relatively modern and has a good, flat concrete floor and insulated walls. The coach house offers further possibilities with planning consent to convert this into two bedroom cottage style accommodation (Y/7/25/L). There is a further single storey building beyond the barn with large windows overlooking the fields. This would make an excellent studio.

The historic hamlet of Bilsham village lies some 8.5 miles to the south east of the historic city of Chichester and some 3 miles to the west of Arundel, close to the West Sussex coast. Communications are good with the nearby A27 providing convenient vehicle access to many provincial centres including Portsmouth, Worthing and Brighton. Nearby Barnham station is under 1.5 miles away and provides a regular rail service to London Victoria. Yapton itself offers a selection of local shops, a parish church, primary school and public house. Both Arundel and Chichester provide a more comprehensive range of facilities, the latter being arranged within a partly pedestrianised centre. The surrounding area provides many recreational and sporting activities, including a number of golf courses, the nearest being at Avisford Park in Walberton. Glorious Goodwood is about 8.5 miles to the north and whilst best known for its horse racing, also provides a private airfield, country club and is becoming increasingly well known for the Revival of its historic motor circuit and the annual Festival of Speed. Chichester and Littlehampton harbours are particularly popular with sailors, and the beaches of East and West Wittering provide opportunities for bathing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. To the north the South Downs National Park is criss-crossed with many bridle paths and footpaths for walkers, mountain bikers and riders.