Property description

THE PROPERTY Located within the historic market town of Arundel is this unique barn conversion, a rare detached period home with open aspects and parking for several vehicles. Kemp Barn Dates back to the 1700's and was converted some 15 years ago by the highly respected Neil Holland architects. This attractive home also benefits from generous rear gardens and full planning permission to extend further.



Kemp Barn sits at the end of a no through road, with a gated entrance leading to a large driveway offering generous parking. The overall accommodation measures in excess of 2000 SQ FT with the majority of the accommodation arranged over the ground floor.



The approach is via an oak framed porch, which leads into the entrance hall. Located within the centre of the barn is the impressive sitting/dining room with its vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and access to the mezzanine study. The kitchen breakfast room is well appointed with double doors leading into the conservatory and access into the large utility/boot room.



There are four bedrooms in total, all of which are located within the East wing with a family bathroom serving all but the master bedroom, which enjoys an en suite shower room.



The generous rear gardens are a particular feature, being southwest facing and walled.

The majority of the garden is laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and borders and views over adjoining farmland.



The current approved planning permission offers another large bedroom suite along with en extended kitchen living space with a balcony overlook open farmland. The plans can be viewed on the Arun District Council web site- Planning Ref: AB/3/15/HH

 

THE LOCATION The cathedral town of Arundel with its impressive Norman castle sits on the boundary of the South Downs National Park. Consistently considered as one of the finest towns in the country and made famous internationally for its antique dealerships. Once a thriving fishing town the public houses and fisherman's cottages have made way for traditional tearooms, boutiques and an eclectic mix of independent restaurants. Now well known for its numerous festivals throughout the year including the Art trail, Food Festival and Arundel by Candlelight. There is a wide choice of sporting and recreational activities in the surrounding area including horse racing at both Goodwood and Fontwell park; Car Racing at Goodwood Motor Circuit famously hosting it's annual Festival of Speed and Revival meetings; polo at Cowdray park; glorious beaches at the Witterings; dinghy sailing from numerous clubs along the coast with substantial harbours and marinas at Chichester and Littlehampton for mooring larger yachts; numerous golf courses; walking and riding in the rich surrounding countryside.