London Road, Pulborough

**Guide Price £700,000 - £750,000**
A charming Grade II listed link-detached cottage brimming with character, featuring an abundance of period details, thoughtfully enhanced by the current owners to create a cosy and welcoming home. Conveniently located within walking distance of local shops and amenities.

DESCRIPTION
Shepherds Cottage is a beautifully presented Grade II listed home, believed to date back to the 15th century. Rich in historic charm, the property features a wealth of characterful details, including exposed beams, leaded light windows, and exposed timber flooring, whilst sympathetically extended and modernised by the current owners blending timeless character with contemporary living. Ideally situated within walking distance of local shops and amenities, the cottage enjoys a private position on a generous plot with a detached garden room/family room, offering flexible ancillary accommodation - perfect for a dependent relative, home office, or potential rental income.

The accommodation is arranged as follows:

Inside, a welcoming L-shaped entrance hall provides ample space for coats and shoes, along with a utility room with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer with work surface over.
From the entrance hall, a timber door leads through to the principal reception areas. The cosy yet spacious sitting room features exposed beams and a stunning inglenook fireplace with woodburner, and opens through to the dining room offering ample space for dining table and chairs.
A standout feature of the home is the impressive rear extension, which creates a bright, orangery style kitchen/breakfast room, complete with an island breakfast bar and a glazed vaulted ceiling which floods the space with natural light. Sliding doors and full-height windows frame lovely views over the garden and provide seamless access for outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining
The ground floor also includes a third bedroom with an en-suite shower room - ideal for guests or multi-generational living.
Upstairs, the property offers two double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a beautifully fitted en-suite shower room, whilst a luxurious family bathroom serves the second bedroom.

OUTSIDE
Set behind a picturesque walled front garden, the home benefits from a spacious driveway with parking for several vehicles leading to the detached garden room/family room. A further standout feature is the secluded rear garden with a generous patio area directly behind the house sheltered by a covered pergola, offering the perfect space for outdoor entertaining and dining. The generous garden is mainly laid to lawn and thoughtfully landscaped with a variety of mature trees and planting, and a private decked terrace with seating - ideal for a hot tub or relaxing retreat.


AMENITIES
Local: The property is ideally located within walking distance of a range of local shops and amenities including 2 supermarkets, St Mary’s Church, two public houses, restaurants including takeaways, cafe, a medical centre, library, primary school and mainline railway station.
Towns: and Cities: Billingshurst (approximately 5.1 miles), Storrington (approximately 5.1 miles), Horsham (approximately 14.5 miles), Chichester (approximately 17 miles), Guildford (approximately 22.6 miles) and London (approximately 50 miles).
Transport: Local bus services and Pulborough railway station with services to London Victoria. A29 with access to the A24 and A23 to London, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network.
Schools: Schools include St Marys Church of England Primary in Pulborough, West Chiltington Community Primary, Storrington Primary, The Weald Secondary School in Billingshurst and Steyning Grammar School.
Leisure: Pulborough Sports and Social Club, Pulborough Village Hall which hosts a number of activities and events, South Downs National Park, cross county schooling course at Coombelands Equestrian at Pulborough, horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray and Knepp Castle, golf at The West Sussex course at Pulborough, the Festival of Speed at Goodwood, theatres at Horsham, Guildford and Chichester.