Church Street, Willingdon

A unique opportunity to acquire this spacious three bedroom second floor apartment forming part of this magnificent Grade I listed house designed by the renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyen and located in the historic and picturesque Willingdon village. 'The Hoo' is situated close to the St Mary's Church in the heart of the village which is flanked by scenic Downland countryside. The village includes two public houses, a cafe, Thai Village restaurant and there is an M&S Simply Food store about 0.3 mile away. Accommodation comprises communal entrance hall, private entrance hall, spacious sitting/dining room with door to a terrace which boasts stunning views across the communal gardens and towards the South Downs as well across rooftops with distant views of the sea. There is a well appointed kitchen in addition to a bathroom/WC. The communal gardens at The Hoo are a particular feature of the property and lie on the southern side of the house. The gardens are enclosed by lovely old flint and brick walls and have been beautifully planted and landscaped over the years with numerous well stocked borders. There is a large lawn with two flint and tile pavilions, beyond which are two wide stone paved flights of steps lead down to a lower garden with a pretty ornamental pond and wide gravel path. To the far end of the path there is a kitchen garden area and a gate gives access to the property's single garage which is approached from Hoo Gardens. The property has the benefit of modern electric heating and a share of the freehold.