Summary - MYRTLE COTTAGE WEST STREET SOMPTING LANCING BN15 0AX
5 bed 1 bath Detached
Rarely available village home combining character gardens and turnkey styling.
- Grade II Listed Georgian detached house, c. 3,209 sq ft
- Self-contained one-bedroom Coach House: guest or rental potential
- Two south-facing walled gardens with architectural landscaping
- Converted greenhouse dining room with wood-burning stove
- Carport with EV charging point plus additional off-road parking
- Only one bathroom for five bedrooms — notable practical drawback
- Solid stone walls likely uninsulated; insulation improvements restricted
- Listing status restricts alterations and may complicate works
Myrtle Cottage is a rare Grade II Listed Georgian family house tucked into the heart of Sompting Village, recently and thoughtfully restored to reveal original character paired with contemporary comfort. The main residence extends over three floors to about 3,209 sq ft, offering five double bedrooms, two reception rooms and a country-style kitchen. A self-contained one-bedroom Coach House adds genuine versatility for guests, home working or rental income.
The beautifully landscaped, south-facing walled gardens are a standout: architectural planting, mature olives and fruit trees create year-round interest, and the converted original greenhouse provides an atmospheric sunken dining room with a wood-burning stove. Practical additions include a large utility/boot room, a traditional wine cellar, a carport with an EV charging point and additional off-road parking.
This is a turnkey proposition for buyers attracted to heritage homes finished to a high aesthetic level; the current owner is an interior stylist and many bespoke pieces and furnishings are available by separate negotiation. The house sits minutes from the South Downs and about 2 miles from Worthing station, combining rural tranquillity with useful commuter links.
Important practical notes: the property’s Grade II status protects historic features but will limit external and structural alterations and may complicate some works. The listed walls are likely solid granite with no cavity insulation, so heating costs and insulation improvements require specialist consideration. There is only one bathroom for five bedrooms, and council tax is described as quite expensive — both factors to weigh for larger households.
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