Isington Road, Isington

Set on the northernmost edge of the South Downs National Park, a stone’s throw from the sought-after village of Bentley, Isington Close is a fine Grade II-listed substantial cottage in an idyllic semi-rural setting. The house dates back to the 15th century and has been altered in later years, with 18th-century, Victorian and modern additions that blend well with the earlier parts of the home. The property benefits from significant character, with highlights including a grand pillared entrance (currently adorned in a well-established wisteria), Victorian sash windows and a half-octagon glazed window bay to the rear. Decorative barge boards add a touch of whimsy, further enhanced by the mature and colourful planting around the house, while internally the decorative cornicing and fireplace surrounds continues the theme. At more than 3,400 sq ft the property is wonderfully spacious, with well-proportioned reception rooms downstairs and generously sized bedrooms on the first floor.

The layout, though changed and added-to over the years, is arranged in a traditional pattern well suited to family life, with the ground floor rooms accessed via a welcoming central reception hall. For entertaining there is an expansive sitting room and a formal dining room, both an excellent size, while for more relaxed family time there is a charming snug and a warm and inviting kitchen with space for a dining table and lovely views over the gardens. Behind the kitchen there are a number of useful ancillary rooms including a utility room, boiler room and a store with an integrated workshop. Upstairs, the principal bedroom is accessed through its own dressing room/additional bedroom and has an en suite bathroom and an adjoining office. There are a further three double bedrooms, a jack and jill-style bathroom ideal for children and a further family bathroom.

This property has 10.7 acres of land.