An "exceptional" penthouse flat in a Sussex market town is up for sale.

The two-bed apartment, on sale with a guide price of £450,000, is in the heart of Styening with a gated entrance off Elm Grove Lane. 

It has been newly converted and has an open plan living room, dining room and kitchen with sky lights to provide natural light.

The open plan kitchen/dining room/living roomThe open plan kitchen/dining room/living room (Image: Zoopla) READ MORE: Sussex town tops list for biggest rise in house prices

There is also a private roof terrace with views over the town towards Chanctonbury Ring.

"The luxury kitchen is spacious and thoughtfully designed with integrated appliances, and there is high-specification sanitary ware," a spokesman for estate agent Hamilton Graham said.

There are two allocated parking spaces, which is "rare for a property in the centre of town", the estate agents said.

Views from the private terrace out towards Chanctonbury RingViews from the private terrace out towards Chanctonbury Ring (Image: Zoopla)
The spokesman added: "The flat is in a private development accessed via electrically-operated gates. The Courtyard can be found off Elm Grove Lane in a peaceful byway in the heart of this picturesque, small country town.

"The High Street is within two minutes' walk and provides a good range of useful shops and post office. The health centre, library, churches and more all within easy walking distance and there are many recreational, cultural and sporting facilities at hand. The South Downs National Park forms the backdrop to Steyning and provides open walking country for many miles."