Property description
THE PROPERTY Set in the heart of the historic market town of Arundel, is this well presented period cottage. Located in one of the more favoured positions, a small close over looking the river and only a short stroll into the High Street. This handsome property retains a wealth of character features whilst benefiting from spacious open plan reception rooms, with accommodation arranged over three floors and parking for two cars.
The ground floor comprises of a good size entrance hall, study with feature fireplace, and a stunning open plan sitting/dining room with log burner, bespoke shutters and exposed beams. The kitchen is a particular feature being well appointed with granite work surfaces and a breakfast bar. From the kitchen there is access to the utility room and ground floor cloakroom, double doors open out to the courtyard garden.
The first floor originally comprised of three double bedrooms and a family bathroom, is now two large double bedrooms, a family bathroom, with the original third bedroom now serving the master as a dressing room. From the master bedroom there are doors out to the balcony offering river views. The second floor consists of an open plan room with en suite facilities and a feature window looking out to the river.
The courtyard gardens are of a good sized and offer a degree of seclusion.
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.