Property description
THE PROPERTY Set in the heart of the historic market town of Arundel, is this detached period home. Located in Maltravers Street, one of the more favoured positions and being within a 100-meter stroll of the bustling High Street.
Incredibly rare, being only one of a handful of detached properties within the old Town of Arundel, this period home has a great deal of potential, lending itself to modernisation whilst retaining its period features.
To the ground floor there is a good sized entrance hall, kitchen, sitting room with central fireplace, a formal dining room that leads into the conservatory with both rooms enjoying views over the walled gardens. From the entrance hall there are steps down to the basement, which is divided into two rooms. The Basement also has access straight on to Maltravers Street, both basement rooms have good ceiling height and have operated in the past as a workshop/music room, with the smaller of the two rooms functioning as a utility room and drying area. The walled garden is particularly attractive and extremely private with a brick built out building, and well stocked mature beds.
The first floor comprises of two bedrooms and a bathroom, with stairs from the landing rising to the second floor. There are two further bedrooms to this floor and access to eaves storage.
Throughout the property there is generous amount of character features both on display and currently hidden. Of particular note is the stunning chimneystack and hidden mullion windows.
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.
Image of living room
Image of living room