Rent 6 bedroom house in West Sussex

an important and beautifully presented double fronted tudor townhouse, believed to originate from 1534 (henry viii) with huge character and a lovely sun trap south facing garden. the house was significantly renovated in 2005 and was the recipient of a city heritage award and has been further refurbished in recent years. the house has immense character including a brick barrel vaulted entrance hall, original tudor fireplaces and a plethora of oak ceiling beams. despite this, the house has good ceiling heights and large refurbished sash windows. the accommodation is arranged over three floors plus a basement offering huge flexibility, including a master bedroom with large dressing room and en-suite bathroom. recent refurbishments include enhancement of the oak floors in the kitchen and refurbishment of the sash windows. outside the property has a delightul walled garden, which is predominantly lawned and with a range of trees and there is a long lease hold parking space beneath blackfriars house. additionally the house is eligible for a parking permit. the house is right in the heart of the city conservation area and within the city walls. this provides easy pedestrian access to the charms of the city including pallant house gallery, chichester cathedral, the novium museum and slightly further afield the world renowned chichester festival theatre. the city provides a wide range of pedestrianised shopping facilities and is blessed with a good range of bars and bistros including the newly opened ivy in east street. - original front door opening to entrance hall with a magnificent illuminated brick vaulted tunnel, slate floor, radiator and double meter cupboard. door to sitting room a delightful panelled room with painted marble fireplace, oak flooring and refurbished sash windows. low voltage downlighters, radiator and return door to the hall. study oak flooring, radiator, storage cupboard and front door to south facing garden. kitchen/family/dining room kitchen/breakfast area with lovely refurbished oak flooring and mellow exposed brick walls, exposed ceiling beam. wide range of wooden base cupboards and drawers with timber worktops, 1 1/2 bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit and space for gas oven. gas fired double oven aga and plumbing for dishwasher. dining/family area continuation of oak flooring, additional single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, worktops and storage cupboards. radiator, glazed door to south facing garden, hatch to second cellar and plumbing for washing machine. ground floor cloakroom with low level wc, wash basin, radiator and with original york stone floors. cellar approached through original door and with brick staircase, providing good storage. light and power and gas boiler. - from entrance hall elegant turning staircase with half landing window, leading to spacious first floor landing with doors to master bedroom a beautifully proportioned room with original tudor fireplace, exposed beams and oak floor. refurbished sash windows overlooking the south facing garden, radiator, panelled wall with door to large dressing room oak floor, double sash windows, radiator and door to en-suite bathroom white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and separate shower over. low level wc and pedestal wash basin, part tiled and part painted panelling, low voltage downlighters, heated towel rail and limestone mosiac floor. bedroom 3 original corner fireplace, south facing window, radiator and lovely exposed beams. bedroom 2/first floor sitting room double sash windows, radiator and tudor fireplace. cloak/shower room with low level wc, wash basin and tiled shower cubicle. heated towel rail. - from the first floor landing, matching staircase to second floor landing extensively and heavily beamed, radiator and doors to bedroom 4 exposed beams. radiator. bathroom with new suite comprising ball and claw roll top freestanding bath with victorian style chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. pedestal wash basin and low level wc. radiator, exposed beams and distressed floorboards. bedroom 5 exposed beams, radiator, data point. bedroom 6 exposed beams, radiator and data point. outside a most delightful south facing courtyard garden with extensive lawn and original york stone terrace adjacent to the house. range of interesting trees and shrubs including elderflower, blackthorn and bay. parkingthere is a long lease held for parking space under blackfriars house in st john street.