DESCRIPTION
Milestone Cottage is a charming Grade II listed town house located in the heart of Petworth. The house is believed to have been built in the early 1800’s and was originally 2 cottages. There are attractive elevations which are part stone rubble and part red brick under a clay tiled roof. A plaque located in the hearth of the fireplace in the sitting room indicates that part of the property was used as a schoolroom in the 1800’s. The accommodation includes good ceiling heights and south facing windows with some period features including some exposed beams and brick fireplaces. The front door opens into the sitting/dining room with some exposed beams and a lovely brick fireplace to one end (not currently in use), a step up and louvred doors open into the kitchen fitted with a range of units, a stainless steel sink unit with drainer, an electric hob and fitted oven with microwave. A door opens into a rear courtyard and separate access on to Trumps Alley. An easy staircase rises to the first floor with a landing and the main bedroom with a lovely brick fireplace, fitted wardrobes and fitted shelving. The second bedroom also has fitted wardrobes and shelving. There is a shower room and separate cloakroom. A staircase leads to the second floor with a large landing having wardrobes to one side. There is a further double bedroom and a fourth bedroom, currently used as an office.
Outside, steps lead up from New Street into a pretty, enclosed, walled garden at the front of the house, which is paved and is planted with wide variety of shrubs and climbing plants, including climbing roses.
LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Milestone Cottage is situated in Petworth town centre, on New Street, within easy walking distance to most of the shops in the town. Petworth is a picturesque and historic old market town dominated by Petworth House and has an excellent range of quality independent and specialist shops, various cafes, pubs, restaurants and other amenities in the town. Petworth Park is a short walk away with its beautiful 750 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown. Petworth is located within the South Downs National Park and has a primary school, three churches, various sporting facilities and a range of vibrant societies including the annual Petworth music and literary festivals. Midhurst (6 miles) has an excellent range of shops as well as the world renowned Cowdray Park Polo Ground and the Cowdray Golf Club. Chichester (15 miles) provides a broader choice with all the major supermarkets and its well renowned Festival Theatre. In addition, there is horseracing, golf and lots for the motor enthusiast at the famous Goodwood Estate (13 miles). The area provides a good choice of state and independent schools for both boys and girls. Pulborough mainline station (4 miles) provides a service to Gatwick, London Bridge and Victoria (70 mins) and along the coast. Haslemere Station (10 miles) has a fast service to Waterloo (57 mins).
SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected. A gas fired boiler with radiators provides central heating and hot water.
COUNCIL TAX – Band F - £3,275.36 (2024/2025)
DIRECTIONS
Milestone Cottage is situated on New Street, close to the junction with East Street.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the sole agent
RH & RW Clutton - 01798 344554
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