North Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28

An exceptionally rare six bedroom Grade II* Listed property with parking and separate cottage situated in the heart of Petworth with magnificent landscaped gardens and far reaching views

Lower Ground Floor
Rear entrance hall, Kitchen, Dining room, Laundry room , Pantry, Cloakroom, Boiler room, Store

Ground Floor
Front entrance hall, Drawing room, Sitting room, Study area, Shower room

First Floor
Main bedroom with Jack’n’Jill bathroom, Bedroom 3 / dressing room, Bedroom 2 with bathroom en suite

Second Floor
3 further bedrooms, Family bathroom

Cottage
Kitchen, Living room, Shower room, 2 bedrooms

Outside
Parking, Terrace, Landscaped gardens, Conservatory, Gazebo, In all about 0.46 acres

The Property
Somerset Lodge is an exceptional detached property in the sought after town of Petworth. It is described by the late art historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as ‘a beauty, the nicest house in Petworth’. The property was built 1653 in the Cromwellian era and has an enviable history, as such it is Listed Grade II*. It has attractive bespoke features inside with high ceilings and a largely unchanged layout. It’s beautiful, landscaped garden has been open to the public yearly and boasts spectacular far-reaching views over the Shimmings Valley. The property is approached via a shared driveway and has exclusive parking. The additional cottage is separate from the main house and provides mutual privacy but does require some refurbishment, this could be viable as a potential income source. The cottage has been used as a workshop and store in recent years.

The lower ground floor is accessed from the rear of the property and leads into the kitchen. A handmade built-in oak dresser separates the kitchen from the dining area, which is full of original features. Of note is the large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and two bread ovens. There is a laundry room, pantry, storerooms, a cloakroom, and a beautiful oak staircase at the heart of the house that leads to all four floors.

The ground floor consists of a dual aspect sitting room which looks out to the garden and over Shimmings Valley and features a fine 17th Century polished Petworth marble fireplace. The drawing room, formerly two rooms is generous in size and features an open fireplace, original panelling, oak door frames and leads to the porch and front door. There is a shower room and study area to complete this floor.

The first floor comprises the main bedroom with a ‘Jack and Jill’ style bathroom which leads into the third bedroom which is currently used as a dressing room. The dual aspect second bedroom also benefits from a bathroom ensuite.

The second floor consists of three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is plenty of storage and an abundance of character throughout the property.

Gardens and Grounds
The beautifully landscaped garden surrounded by a 16th Century stone wall is split into areas. These include a geometric kitchen garden, an orchard featuring a selection of fruits including plums and figs, rose beds containing old and new roses, a pond and an impressive wildflower bed. The main and lower lawns are bordered by herbaceous plants, box hedges, and roses.

The garden also features the impressive gazebo structure which is a replica of the one at Trinity College, Cambridge and provides a peaceful spot to enjoy the impressive views. The garden also benefits from a potting shed and wood stores.

The Location
Somerset Lodge is situated moments from Petworth Park and the heart of the historic town, which has a range of antique shops, independent boutiques, restaurants and delicatessens. The larger towns of Haslemere, Pulborough and Midhurst are all nearby and offer a wider range of shops and supermarkets. Guildford in Surrey and the Cathedral city of Chichester, both with renowned Theatres, are also within easy reach and have more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. The A3 provides fast access to London, the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton airports.

The surrounding area has much to offer with Polo at Cowdray Park, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, golf at Cowdray Park, Goodwood, Pulborough and Liphook, motor racing at the Goodwood circuit and sailing out of Chichester Harbour and other centres along the South Coast. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area for walking and riding.

The town lies at the heart of the South Downs National Park and is home to the 17th Century National Trust owned Petworth House and beautiful 700 acre deer park, which is just a short walk from the property and is ideal for long, country walks.

Distances
By Road: Pulborough 5 miles, Midhurst 6.5 miles, Haslemere 10 miles, London 50 miles

By Rail: Haslemere to London Waterloo from 49 minutes, Pulborough to London Victoria from 73 minutes