DESCRIPTION
The Black Dog and Duck is a very pretty Grade II listed house situated in the heart of the popular downland village of Bury. As the name suggests, the property was for many years a public house, with origins believed to date from the 1600’s. The very attractive external elevations include a combination of flint with brick quoins, timber framing and red brick, all under partially thatched and partially clay tiled roofs. The very well-presented property includes a wealth of original features, including extensive timber framing and inglenook fireplaces. Having been extensively refurbished in recent years, the property also offers many of the more modern comforts.

The flexible accommodation includes, on the ground floor, an entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, sitting room, drawing room, study/bedroom 3, cloakroom and utility room. On the first floor there is a good size main bedroom with ensuite bathroom, bedroom 2 with en suite shower room. There is a single bedroom and a former bedroom has been converted into a fully fitted dressing room.

Outside the property is approached over a gravel entrance drive with ample parking and with a pretty front garden to one side. The current owners have recently converted the former double garage into an annexe with shower/steam room and first floor bedroom. To one side is a brick building currently used as a gym. The private south facing garden includes a beautiful, heated swimming pool, with a large, paved terrace to once side. There is also a lovely, paved terrace accessed from the kitchen. The remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with beds planted with shrubs and all bordered by various matures hedges and trees.

LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Bury is a charming village located right at the foot of the South Downs with a local church, public house, primary school and Dorset House prep school. Bury is within the South Downs National Park and is equidistant from the picturesque historic castle town of Arundel, 5 miles to the south, and Pulborough 5 miles to the north, both with mainline stations with services to London and the south coast. A further train station is at Amberley, about 1.5 miles. There is golf at The West Sussex Golf Club and also on the Goodwood Estate, where there is also horseracing and motor racing. There are many fine walks to be enjoyed within the immediate area as well as along the South Downs Way. The south coast is about 9 miles away.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating and hot water. Pool heated via a ground source heat pump.

COUNCIL TAX – Band G - £3,737.85 (2024/2025)

DIRECTIONS
From Pulborough head south along the A29. Drive through Coldwaltham and Watersfield. Continue along the A29, heading south. Before you reach Bury, look out for a sign on the right for Charlie’s farm Shop. When you see this sign, take then next LEFT hand turn, which leads into Bury village. At the top of the hill, turn left and The Black Duck and Dog is the first drive on the right-hand side.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the sole agent
RH & RW Clutton - 01798 344554