DESCRIPTION
Ivy Cottage is a charming, detached, period house in the popular downland village of Duncton, with lovely views towards the South Downs. The attractive elevations include part painted rendering and part painted brick under a slate tiled roof. The spacious accommodation has much character and is very well presented having recently been extensively improved and re-arranged by the current owners, including new kitchen, utility room and bathrooms, as well as some new flooring, triple glazed windows and the installation of an air source heat pump and full central heating/hot water system. The accommodation includes, on the ground floor, an entrance hall, sitting room with a brick fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove, kitchen open to the family room, a dining room and utility room. On the first floor is the main bedroom with en suite shower room and three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside, the property is approached over a gravel entrance drive with a double garage base already built. The house sits in an elevated position with some lovely views towards the South Downs and also towards the Holy Trinity Church. There is an area of garden at the front of the house that includes beds and lawn, sheltered by mature hedges and includes a paved terrace. From here there are some lovely views towards the church and the South Downs in the distance. The good size rear garden includes a large area of lawn, mature trees and shrubs, including a Mulberry tree, apple tree and plum tree, mature hedging, a vegetable garden, views over the adjacent farmland, as well as a tool shed, machine store and green houses. In all the property extends to about 0.35 of an acre.
LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Ivy Cottage is tucked away in the heart of the downland village of Duncton opposite Holy Trinity Church, within walking distance of Duncton C of E Junior School, the church of St Anthony and St George and also The Cricketers public house. The entrance drive to Seaford College is within half a mile. Duncton is a superb rural location at the foot of the South Down, within the South Downs National Park with easy access to extensive local footpaths and bridleways. The historic town of Petworth is about 3 miles to the north with an excellent range of shops for everyday needs. Pulborough mainline station (about 7.5 miles), provides a service to London Victoria, London Bridge, Gatwick and the south coast. Further comprehensive facilities can be found at Chichester, Horsham and Worthing. Sporting facilities include golf at several local clubs, including The West Sussex and Cowdray Park; racing, golf, motor racing and flying at Goodwood; polo at Cowdray and sailing at Chichester Harbour. Central London is within 50 miles by road and just over an hour by train from Pulborough.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Heating is via an air source heat pump with radiators.
EPC - C (72)
COUNCIL TAX - Band D - £2,196.98 (2024/2025)
DIRECTIONS
From Petworth, take the A285 heading south. The A285 leads into Duncton and just after the speed limit becomes 30 miles an hour, take the first turning on the right and Ivy Cottage is the second house on the right hand side.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the sole agent
RH & RW Clutton - 01798 344554
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