High Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28

A delightful and spacious Grade II listed house with seventeenth century origins located in the heart of Petworth with charming courtyard garden and the benefit of a double garage and private parking.

Ground Floor
Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Garden Room, Snug, Utility Room, Cloakroom

First Floor
Sitting Room, Master Bedroom with Shower Room ensuite, Further Double Bedroom, Shower Room

Second Floor
Double Bedroom, Bedroom/Study, Adjoining Family Bathroom

Outside
Walled Courtyard Garden, Double Garage with adjoining Utility Room

The Property
Windmill House is a Seventeenth century town house in this sought after conservation area in the heart of Petworth. Part tile hung elevations of brick and stone under a clay tiled roof with square paned windows, the house is an attractive property with many period features, arranged over three floors and offering good versatile accommodation. The front door opens onto a lobby which leads into a well-proportioned dining room with a large fireplace. The adjacent kitchen/breakfast room is modern and light with a good range of appliances and a lovely view over the courtyard garden and the benefit of a large larder, whilst the south facing breakfast area has a door leading directly into the garden. Stairs lead up to the light and spacious garden room with large double doors to the garden. A separate cloakroom, utility and study complete the ground floor. Stairs lead up to the first-floor landing with a cosy reading area and onto the large drawing room, which has some interesting period features including an inglenook fireplace with log burner. The master bedroom has the benefit of a vertical lift which could convert into a large wardrobe space and a shower room ensuite whilst to the rear of the house is a further double bedroom and shower room. Oak stairs lead up to the second floor with a large third bedroom, adjoining family bathroom and the fourth bedroom currently used as a study and fitted with shelves and cupboards.

Gardens and Grounds
To the rear of the house is a delightful rose clad walled garden with various established trees and shrubs, a gate from the adjoining footpath and a door leading to the double garage. The lower courtyard is laid to flagstones and leads onto a small lawned area with established borders. The double garage is detached from the house and has a separate utility room with space for appliances. There is also further private parking for two cars

The Location
The historic market town of Petworth lies at the heart of the South Downs National Park and is well known for its National Trust owned Petworth House and Parkland. The town benefits from a regular farmers market, has a wide variety of excellent independent shops and dining options which cater for most everyday needs. There is also the well-attended annual Petworth music and literary festival. The towns of Midhurst and Haslemere are also close by and provide for most everyday needs, whilst Guildford in Surrey and the Cathedral city of Chichester, both with renowned Theatres, are within easy reach and have more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. The A3 provides fast access to London, the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton airports, whilst the mainline station at Haslemere provides a fast service to London Waterloo. Midhurst and the surrounding area have much to offer with Polo at Cowdray Park, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, golf at Cowdray Park, Goodwood, Pulborough and Liphook, motor racing at Goodwood circuit and sailing out of Chichester Harbour and other centres along the South Coast. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area for walking and riding

Distances
By Road: London 54 miles, Midhurst 7 miles, Haslemere 10 miles Chichester 16 miles
By Rail: Haslemere to London Waterloo from 49 minutes Pulborough to London Victoria from 75 minutes