Charming cottage in popular village.


Description

Situated opposite the 11th century church, Rectory Gate Cottage, a Grade II listed property believed to date from the 18th century, offers comfortable living in a very well regarded village setting. This period brick and stone fronted home offers many character features and has been extended and adapted over the years with a recent addition including a fine garden/dining room. Ground floor accommodation comprises a welcoming reception hall which leads to the beamed sitting room with a lovely wide fireplace and inset log burner. Leading from the sitting room is a family room with a stable door and aspect over the rear garden. A further versatile living space is a study/snug with fitted bookshelves.

The kitchen has a cornflower blue two oven Aga, granite worksurfaces and a separate utility room for appliances. The garden room is used as a dining area and has an outlook over the good sized east facing lawned garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a boot room and WC. On the first floor there is a spacious landing which could be used as an open study area with three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The property is approached via a gated gravel driveway leading to a generous parking area with an English Heritage oak and tiled car port. The mature rear garden is lawned with established trees offering shade and privacy together with well stocked flower and shrub beds. To the end of the garden is a summerhouse and a substantial shed for garden equipment.

Location

Set within the revered downland settlement of Sutton the village has a popular public house, The White Horse, the Anglican church and a community hall. There are a network of public footpaths and bridleways linking to the South Downs Way from the village. Sutton lies within the South Downs National Park which seeks to protect the beauty and tranquility of the local landscape.

Petworth is the nearest town, where a good selection of shops and services can cater for everyday needs. The National Trust owned Petworth House and 700 acre deer park is an historic house and local beauty spot. The nearest mainline train station is Pulborough serving London Victoria (journey time from 72 minutes). As a larger town there are also two large supermarkets along with more local facilities.

Local events include horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell Park; polo at Cowdray Park; the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival are popular events. A little further afield the marine enthusiast can sail from Chichester Harbour.
All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,916 sq ft


Acreage: 0.23 Acres

Directions

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Additional Info

Chichester District Council, Council tax band, G.