House for sale, 426 m²

Arun, Aldingbourne

8 bedrooms2 bathrooms

2.954.733 €

6.937 €/m²

Listed Oct 2, 2026

About this listing

Believed to date from 1693, the property is rich in period character and heritage. The house offers extensive and highly adaptable family accommodation, with a wealth of original features that reflect its historic origins. Hook Place offers an impressive range of beautifully proportioned accommodation, perfectly suited to modern family life while retaining an abundance of period character and architectural charm. The principal reception rooms comprise an elegant drawing room and sitting room, both centred around attractive open fireplaces that create warm and inviting spaces for entertaining and everyday living. The drawing room is particularly noteworthy, featuring rich woodblock flooring and part-panelled walls that reflect the property's heritage and provide a wonderful backdrop for formal occasions. In addition, there is a comfortable family room ideal for more relaxed living, together with a charming panelled study, well suited for home working. At the heart of the house lies a magnificent central reception hall, an impressive space in its own right and one that could readily serve as an additional reception area. The kitchen/breakfast room is generously proportioned and forms a natural hub of the home, offering ample space for informal dining and family gatherings. The first floor provides six well-proportioned bedrooms served by two bathrooms. The accommodation is highly adaptable and, subject to any necessary consents and alterations, could be reconfigured to create a superb principal suite with dressing room and luxurious ensuite bathroom, while still retaining excellent family accommodation. Throughout, the property combines elegant period detailing with a versatile layout, creating a distinguished family home capable of meeting a variety of lifestyle requirements. Elda Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed period home that beautifully combines character features with modern-day comfort. Thoughtfully presented throughout, the property offers a welcoming and versatile layout centred around an impressive dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room, complete with underfloor heating and direct access to the delightful south-facing walled garden. Outside Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway, the property enjoys an impressive sense of arrival, culminating in an extensive forecourt providing ample parking and turning, together with a detached double garage. To the south, beautifully landscaped formal gardens create a superb setting, enclosed by evergreen hedging and attractive brick and flint walls that afford both privacy and structure. Extending to approximately 2.5 acres, the gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property, with mature specimen trees, deep herbaceous borders and a central gravel pathway framed by delightful rose beds. Enhancing the idyllic atmosphere, a gently flowing stream meanders through the grounds, adding a further element of tranquillity to this enchanting country setting. Situation Hook Place enjoys a delightful position within the historic heart of this charming hamlet, an area steeped in heritage and once largely owned by the Diocese of Chichester. Surrounded by open countryside and with views towards the South Downs National Park, the setting offers a rare combination of rural tranquillity and accessibility. Property Ref Number: HAM-66200 Additional Information Agent’s Note: Hook Place and Elda Cottage comprise two distinct properties, each held under separate title deeds. The properties are being offered for sale together as one lot, and prospective purchasers should seek independent professional advice regarding any Stamp Duty Land Tax implications arising from the acquisition of two separately titled properties. Local Authority Arun District Council Council Tax Band: Hook Lane, H Elda Cottage, E Services Mains electricity, water and oil heating. Private drainage

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2.954.733 €