London Road, Watersfield, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20

Occupying a large plot of 0.75 acre with wonderful views, this delightful Grade II Listed detached cottage boasts immense charm and character – beautifully presented.

- 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms
- Large Kitchen / Breakfast Room
- Wealth of Period Features
- Ample Parking and Garaging
- Large Garden & Superb Views
- South Downs National Park
- Council Tax Band - G
- No ongoing chain

Description
Nestling in the hamlet of Watersfield in the South Downs National Park, this charming Grade II Listed cottage sits in a large landscaped plot with superb views over fields at the rear. Dating from 17th century or earlier, the cottage boasts handsome elevations under a thatched roof with a wealth of period features throughout. The property and garden has undergone a programme of improvements and creates a delightful home of immense character. There is ample parking and garaging with the cottage as well as convenient access to walks, farm shop, inn and recreation ground.

Accommodation

Stepping stones and a brick pathway lead to a solid wood front door which opens into:

Reception Hall : Exposed beams, space for coats and boots, radiator. Doorway through to :

Beamed Reception Room : Charming beamed reception room with an inglenook fireplace ( non operational and capped) featuring a smoke box with raised brick hearth and bread oven. 2 radiators, access to the Dining Room / Snug with a display niche to one side and door to :

Inner Hall : Exposed beams and radiator with opening through to Dining Room and the stairs to the first floor. Feature beehive fireplace (non operational) and access to a further reception room and a lobby or reading area with second staircase to Bedroom3.

Dining Room / Snug : A delightful low beamed reception room formerly used as a dining room but ideal as a snug or reception room.

Radiator and light point. Feature brick fireplace and door to :

Sitting Room/ Study : With low ceilings and ideal as a television room or home office. Telephone and tv points, wall light point and telephone point. and radiator.

Reading Area/ Lobby : A lovely beamed inner reception area with radiator and door to outside. Staircase leading to the 3rd Bedroom.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room : A bright dual aspect room well fitted with a range of Shaker style kitchen furniture with spaces for washing machine, fridge/freezer and cooker. Solid fuel Rayburn with twin hotplate, oven and warming oven on a raised plinth. Good range of work tops with enamel 1 and ½ bowl sink. Space for breakfast table and chairs, tile effect flooring, television point, cupboard housing Worcester gas fired boiler (LPG) and stable door to outside terrace.

Bathroom : Comprising a bath with shower and screen, WC and wash hand basin. Radiator and heated towel rail, tiled floor and part tiled walls and exposed beams.

From the Reading Area a staircase leads to

Bedroom 3 : Irregular shape with built-in wardrobe storage and radiator. Space for bed and desk.

From the Inner Hall a staircase leads to

Landing : Split level with access to bedrooms 1 and 2.

Main Bedroom : A large and pleasant room with exposed beams ,featuring eaves storage and a deep wardrobe cupboard. Radiator and light point. Door to :

En-suite Bathroom : Good sized bathroom featuring a free standing double ended bath with upright mixer tap and shower attachment, WC and wash hand basin. Deep double wardrobe cupboard with sliding mirrored door fronts housing hot water tank and space for storge, radiator and exposed beams.

Bedroom 2 : Exposed beams, built-in wardrobes and chest of drawers, radiator and light point.

Outside

The property is approached off the A29 by a driveway which leads to a generous gravelled parking area with access to the garage and further hidden parking.

Detached Garage : A mid- sized garage with up and over door, light and power and storage over.

Garden : This is a particular feature of the cottage as the grounds are landscaped and large extending to apx just under 0.8 acre.

The front of the property features a driveway flanked by lawn and a low stone wall with gate and access to the rear garden. Immediately to the rear of the cottage is a delightful Indian Sandstone terrace bordered by a Fittleworth stone wall with steps up to the lawn. The terrace is large and enjoys a sunny

afternoon aspect with well and views. The lawn is large and has been landscape to provide glorious views over adjoining fields. There is a summerhouse to one end and an informal fenced area of garden at the top ideal for vegetables / chickens etc. To one side is a polytunnel and greenhouse with shed and log store.
: The property lies set back from the A29 and is superbly placed for access to walks, recreation ground, local farm shop at Bury Gate, inn, primary school, village hall and church at Coldwaltham.

Watersfield is a rural village in the South Downs National Park on the A29 between Pulborough and Arundel. It has an attractive mix of old and relatively new properties set in pleasant countryside with many leafy lanes.

A wide range of local shopping facilities are available at Pulborough (including Sainsbury and Tesco stores) and Storrington (Waitrose). Pulborough mainline station has services to Gatwick and London (Victoria station - approx 80 minutes). The coast is approximately 15 miles away through Arundel and Chichester.

Local amenities include several historic inns and churches, primary schools at Coldwaltham and Bury and sporting facilities including golf clubs, bowling, tennis, cricket, rugby and gliding
Note : There are low head heights with the beams so do enquire if you have any specific questions.

Flood Risk : According to Gov.uk flood website and Sprift there is a very low chance of river or sea flooding or surface water and groundwater is unlikely.

Broadband : According to Ofcom website checker there is standard and superfast available (fibre to cabinet) up to 76 mbps.

Mobile Phone: According to Ofcom website checker indoor voice and data likely for O2, EE and Vodafone and limited for Three. Outdoor voice and data likely for all.

Covenants : Please enquire with the agents for any information or with any specific queries.

Note : We are advised by the sellers that a narrow strip of land on the north west boundary is on a lease until May 2026 from the Barlavington Estate with an annual fee of £10 including a right of access across the field.

General

Services
Mains water and electricity, LPG heating and mains drainage

Local Authority
Horsham District Council

Council Tax
Tax Band G £ 3869 est.

Tenure
£850,000 Freehold.


Disclaimer

Comyn and James would like to inform all prospective purchasers that these sale details have been prepared in good faith for a fair overall view of the property only and do not constitute part of an offer or a contract. All descriptions of dimensions and areas, reference to condition, permissions, covenants and boundaries are given as a guide and must not be relied on as a statement of fact. No person in the employment of Comyn and James LLP has authority to make any representation or warranty in relation to the property as we have not carried out a structural survey or tested services, appliances, or fittings. Photographs and floor plans show only certain aspects of the property at the time they were taken and it should not be assumed that the property remains exactly as it is shown. There may be a small discrepancy between measurements shown on the floorplan due to Niche metric conversion. Prospective purchasers should make specific enquiries concerning any matters of particular importance affecting a decision to view or purchase the property and are strongly advised to contact the office regarding the availability of the property before undertaking any journeys and incurring any abortive costs.
Note : Comyn and James wish to point out that the google map marker and street scene may not show the exact location correctly as it will usually show the centre of the property’s post code. Every effort has been made to try to ensure that the marker is in the correct place wherever possible. Comyn and James would also point out that Google maps are frequently out of date and do not show the true surroundings. If this is an important factor in a decision to view or purchase then please contact this office for further information and confirmation of the setting.
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The reason for us mentioning this is to you is to alert you that once they have gained access, they can monitor email correspondence, without you knowing, throughout a transaction. Then, at a relevant point, e.g. just before exchange of contracts, they can send an email to a client mirroring that of their solicitor asking for funds to be transferred to a certain bank account. That money then, of course, disappears.

Fortunately, we have not had such an instance but, feel it important to highlight the fact that if you do receive an email requesting funds, it is worth double checking with the person concerned by phone that it is genuine and the bank details are correct, before sending money. This could, of course, affect other areas of finance beyond property. Many solicitors are starting to highlight this point now, but for safety, we would urge you to be vigilant and check before sending money or passing on any personal details regarding any bank or credit card information.