Property description
THE PROPERTY Set in the heart of the historic market town of Arundel, is this beautifully presented period cottage. Located in one of the more favoured positions over looking the magnificent cathedral to the front and stunning elevated westerly views to the rear, whilst being only a short stroll into the High Street.
This pretty cottage retains a wealth of original character features whilst benefiting from spacious open plan reception rooms, with accommodation arranged over three floors.
The ground floor comprise of an entrance hall, opening into the large open plan sitting room with feature fire place's, feature beams and oak flooring throughout. The sitting room leads into the dining area and open plan kitchen. From the dining room there are oak framed glazed doors leading to the landscaped gardens. The vaulted ceiling shower room is also located on the ground floor.
The first floor comprises of the master bedroom, with double doors stepping out onto the balcony, which enjoys far reaching westerly views towards the river Arun and beyond. There is an additional bedroom located on the first floor, and an oak door leading to stairs to the second floor guest bedroom, which enjoys far reaching views.
The rear gardens are a particular feature, being west facing and well thought out. There is access to a utility room, which has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The garden is mainly Indian sandstone with a sunken seating area to the rear with a pretty stone design patio. Throughout the gardens there are various power points and hidden lighting, and hard standing for a timber built shed.
THE LOCATION The cathedral town of Arundel with its impressive Norman castle sits on the boundary of the South Downs National Park. Consistently considered as one of the finest towns in the country and made famous internationally for its antique dealerships. Once a thriving fishing town the public houses and fisherman's cottages have made way for traditional tearooms, boutiques and an eclectic mix of independent restaurants. Now well known for its numerous festivals throughout the year including the Art trail, Food Festival and Arundel by Candlelight. There is a wide choice of sporting and recreational activities in the surrounding area including horse racing at both Goodwood and Fontwell park; Car Racing at Goodwood Motor Circuit famously hosting it's annual Festival of Speed and Revival meetings; polo at Cowdray park; glorious beaches at the Witterings; dinghy sailing from numerous clubs along the coast with substantial harbours and marinas at Chichester and Littlehampton for mooring larger yachts; numerous golf courses; walking and riding in the rich surrounding countryside.