Wepham, Arundel, West Sussex

Shepherd’s Cottage is a delightful period home with a wealth of character features, located in the tiny village of Wepham, close to Burpham village and three miles from Arundel. The property has Grade II listed status and dates from the early 19th century, featuring cobbled flint elevations and brick dressings outside, while inside it has been decorated throughout with heritage paints in keeping with the age of the property. There are exposed timber beams and various other original details, alongside elegant understated modern styling and fittings.

The ground floor has a comfortable and beautifully presented reception room with windows to the front and rear, exposed wooden floorboards, a splendid working open fireplace and exposed timber beams overhead. There is a seating area and a study area with a built-in workspace. Also on the ground level, the social kitchen and breakfast room has flagstone-style flooring with under floor heating, a bespoke central island with integrated appliances, and a fireplace-recessed Aga, as well as offering space for a dining table. The cellar provides useful further storage and space for appliances.

On the first floor are well-presented double bedrooms, one of which is en suite and a main bathroom with walk-in shower. Stairs continue to the second floor converted attic space. One side - currently used as a spare bedroom and study - has skylight windows offering views over the countryside. On the other side there is a useful spacious storage area.

Outside, the property has splendid wisteria climbing its walls and a gravel driveway with parking space for three cars bordered by established hedgerows to the front. At the rear, the gardens are south-facing and include a patio area with a terraced lawn above, as well as several mature trees and tall border hedgerows for a sense of peace and privacy.

The property is situated in the hamlet of Wepham next to Burpham, a well known and highly regarded village with The George, an award winning public house, village church, cricket green and village hall a short distance from the cottage. It is set in a stunning rural location with direct access to the Sussex Downs for walking, cycling and riding and close to the River Arun with Climping beach just 7.5 miles distant. The historic market town of Arundel is 3 miles away and famous for its magnificent castle, which sits in a commanding, elevated position overlooking the town centre, Arundel has plenty of local amenities and facilities, including a good selection of shops and supermarkets, restaurants and cafés. There are several good schools in the town, while the reputable independent Slindon College is just a few miles away. Arundel is well positioned to reach the large towns and cities nearby, including Chichester, Worthing and Brighton, all via the A27, while the town’s mainline station offers services to London Victoria (1 hour 25 minutes).