Property description

THE PROPERTY An imposing 1930's detached property set in a prime position in this exclusive private sea estate, backing directly onto the sandy beach at East Preston. The property is bought to the market for the first time in over thirty years and is laid out over three floors with over 5,700 sq.ft. Of accommodation. Once believed to belong to the James Bond and The Saint actor Roger Moore, the house occupies what is highly understood to be one of the most desirable positions along Tamarisk Way.



The approach is via a sweeping carriage driveway and solid oak front door. After entering the property you are presented with a spacious Entrance Hall with an oak panelled staircase. To the south side there is a large Drawing Room with bay window and access to the gardens, a formal Dining Room with a large oak framed fireplace and a country style Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Central Island and Aga. To the West side is a Study and Boot Room with the Family Room occupying the East side. There are six bedrooms to the first floor and four Bathrooms with the extensive Master Suite, Dressing Room and principal Guest Rooms all enjoying breathtaking southerly sea views and balconies.



To the Second floor there is a very impressive Loft Room with aspects on four sides, giving elevated sea and downland views and with the relevant consents would make a sensational Master Bedroom.



The mature South facing gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a shielded patio area and additional hard standing with access to the greensward and beach.

 

LOCATION The Willowhayne is a private Sea Estate on the coast at Rustington/East Preston. East Preston Village itself lies between Chichester and Brighton and has become a popular location for second homeowners commuting from London. With some of the most popular towns within striking distance including the cathedral town of Arundel with its impressive Norman castle sitting on the boundary of the South Downs National Park. Made famous internationally for its antique dealerships and once a thriving fishing town, now the public houses and fisherman's cottages have made way for traditional tearooms, boutiques and an eclectic mix of independent restaurants. Well known for its numerous festivals throughout the year including the Art trail, Food Festival and Arundel by Candlelight.

Chichester is only 15 miles to the west with a direct route via the A27. This pretty pedestrianized town offers a superb range of shopping facilities from well-known national chains to independently owned boutiques. Chichester also offers the Festival Theatre, racing at the famous Goodwood circuits and sailing from Itchenor and the Witterings.

East Preston is some 62 miles from London, with a main line train station from Angmering to London Victoria in approximately 1 1&8260;2 hours. The A7 divides this region of West Sussex and offers a quick link to the A3 to London and the West Country. Gatwick airport is less than 50 miles via the A24 or 90 minutes by train.