Nr. Petworth, West Sussex

A very rare and stunning Grade II listed 4 bedroom country house, situated in the most beautiful, peaceful, rural setting, right at the foot of the South Downs, together with gardens and grounds, a chalk stream, a lake, a paddock and extensive woodland (41.6 acres in all).

DESCRIPTION
Willow Cottage and is a very rare and stunning Grade II listed country house, situated in the most beautiful rural setting, right at the foot of the South Downs, together with gardens and grounds, a chalk stream, a lake, a paddock and extensive woodland. The house is believed to have been built in the early 1800’s as a hunting lodge, with later additions, and has attractive elevations of stone rubble with brick and Gothic casement windows with latticed panes, all under a clay tiled roof. The property has been in the same ownership for since 1969 and the house and grounds have been lovingly maintained for many year. The spacious accommodation includes an entrance hall, very good size drawing room with fireplace and lovely views over the gardens and lake, a dining room, fitted kitchen, rear hall and store. On the first floor is a large main bedroom, with a pretty picture window giving views over the gardens and lake and with an en suite bathroom. There are 2 further bedrooms and a study/potential single bedroom, plus a family bathroom.

The setting and grounds of Willow Cottage are stunning. The property is approached from Beechwood Lane over a gravel entrance drive with a parking area to the left. The drive continues up to a further parking area where there are 2 detached double garage, one with a workshop and the other with first floor storage. The gardens and grounds are gorgeous and include a paved terrace adjacent to the house, areas of lawn, mature hedges and trees and a large bank that produces a beautiful display of spring flowers. The gardens include a stunning chalk stream fed trout lake with wooden bridge, a chalk stream, a paddock and an extensive area of woodland of about 37 acres. In all the property extends to about 41.6 acres.

The property is being offered as a whole, but the vendors may consider selling part of the woodland as a separate lot, Ash shown in red on the land plan. It should also be noted that parts of the woodland contain trees that appear to be affected by Ash dieback.

LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Willow Cottage is situated right at the very foot of the South Downs, approached along a single track no through lane, a stunning rural location that is in an Area of Outstanding natural Beauty and within the South Downs National Park. There are some fabulous walking opportunities right on the doorstep, with some of the paths leading to The South Downs Way. The village of Duncton is a mile away, with 2 churches, a primary school, the Rother Valley Croquet Club and The Cricketers public house. The historic town of Petworth, dominated by Petworth House and Petworth Park, is about 4 miles to the north with a good range of independent shops and services. Pulborough, also with local shopping and a mainline station is within 8 miles with a services to Gatwick Airport (35 mins), London Bridge and Victoria (about 75 mins). Haslemere mainline station with a fast service to Waterloo (about 47 mins) is within about 15 miles. The cathedral city of Chichester is about 11 miles to the south-west with a wide range of shops and the Festival Theatre. In addition there is horseracing, golf and motor racing at Goodwood, about 7-8 miles away. There is high goal polo at Cowdray about 8 miles away and sailing at Chichester Harbour. Central London is within 50 miles by road.

SERVICES
Main electricity is connected. Water is via a private supply. Private drainage. Heating is via electric night storage heaters.

PLANS
The plans and stated acreages in these details are for identification and information purposes only and potential purchasers must rely on their own investigations.

COUNCIL TAX - Band H £4,576.20 (2025/2026)

EPC - F (25)

RIGHTS OF WAY & WAYLEAVES
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether private or public, including rights of way, drainage, water and electricity supplies, covenants, restrictions and obligations and all wayleaves whether referred to or not.

It should be noted that a footpath runs along the entrance drive and up into the woodland.

DIRECTIONS
From Petworth, take the A285 south towards Chichester, go through Duncton village, past the Cricketers public house and the entrance to Seaford College. Continue through the bends and just after the final sharp left hand bend take the turning on the right into Beechwood Lane. Follow the lane for approximately 0.5 of a mile and Willow Cottage will be found on the left hand side.

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