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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · GU28 9BH
For saleReduced £150k (−5.7%) on 26 OctListed 160 days
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About
An enchanting, recently renovated cottage set in a truly idyllic position, enjoying beautiful views across pasture and offering a perfect blend of charm, comfort and peaceful countryside setting Ground Floor Kitchen / utility, Snug / dining room, Living room, Study, Bathroom First Floor Main bedroom and ensuite shower room, Two double bedrooms Outside Garage / log store, River frontage decking, Gardens, Pasture of 6.96 acres, In all about 7.93 acres The Property An enchanting and beautifully presented property that has been recently renovated to a high standard, blending character features with modern comfort.
Set in a picturesque setting, the cottage enjoys delightful views over adjoining paddocks and benefits from direct river frontage, complete with a decked seating area—perfect for relaxing or entertaining while taking in the tranquil surroundings.
The accommodation is both versatile and well-proportioned.
The ground floor offers a welcoming sitting room, a separate dining room / snug ideal for informal living, and a dedicated study providing an excellent work-from-home space.
There is a separate utility room / kitchen which has direct access to the front garden. A family bathroom is also conveniently located on the ground floor.
Upstairs, the property comprises three bedrooms, including a main bedroom with its own ensuite shower room.
Externally, the setting is a key feature, with its attractive grounds, river frontage, and scenic outlook across the pasture, offering a rare sense of peace and rural charm.
There may be potential to extend the property further, subject to the usual planning permissions and consents.
A unique opportunity to acquire a characterful home in a highly desirable and idyllic location.
The Location The property is situated down a long driveway of a no-through lane, in the popular hamlet of River Common between the villages of Lodsworth and Tillington, three miles from the town of Petworth.
The house is surrounded by glorious, unspoilt countryside, within the South Downs National Park and provides miles of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding from the door.
The mainline station at Haslemere is also within easy reach and provides fast access to London Waterloo.
The towns of Midhurst and Petworth provide most everyday needs, whilst the town of Guildford in Surrey and the Cathedral city of Chichester, both with renowned Theatres, are within easy reach and provide more extensive shopping and leisure facilities.
The A3 provides fast access to London, the motorway network and airports.
There are excellent recreational facilities in the area, with polo at Cowdray Park, horse and motor racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, golf at Cowdray Park, Pulborough and Liphook and sailing out of Chichester Harbour and other centres along the South Coast.
Value & comps
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