Gay Street, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20

Beautifully renovated country cottage with stunning gardens and annexe.

Description

Nyetimber Cottage is an exceptionally attractive period home, thoughtfully remodelled and beautifully presented throughout. The property combines elegant character features with stylish contemporary finishes, creating a superb house in a tranquil rural setting surrounded by vineyards.

The impressive kitchen/breakfast room is a wonderfully sociable space featuring an extensive range of cabinetry, glazed display cupboards and integrated appliances. Double doors open directly onto the garden, allowing for excellent natural light and indoor-outdoor living. Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility room with walk-in larder.

The sitting room is particularly charming, centred around a feature brick fireplace with inset wood-burning stove and enjoying a dual aspect overlooking the gardens. A further reception room, also with a wood burner, offers flexible accommodation as either a second sitting room or formal dining room with direct access to the garden. A versatile study which could also be used as a ground floor bedroom, and a well-appointed wet room completes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is a magnificent triple-aspect room with vaulted ceiling and striking cathedral-style window with bespoke shutters. The bedroom benefits from a dressing area and luxurious en suite bathroom. Bedroom two is also generously proportioned with a triple aspect and en suite shower room, while the remaining two bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property, beautifully landscaped with formal planting, mature shrubs and areas of lawn. A raised terrace enjoys far-reaching southerly views over the surrounding countryside and vineyards. The current owners have also created an enchanting woodland walk with seating areas, offering a peaceful setting in which to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Approached via a private driveway, which is also a bridleway, leading to double gates which open onto a generous parking area. The substantial triple garage also incorporates the annexe accommodation to the side and above. The annexe provides excellent ancillary space, comprising an open-plan kitchen/sitting room on the ground floor, together with a bedroom, dressing area and en suite shower room on the first floor. Perfect for guests, extended family or the current owners have been using it for holiday lets.

Location

Nyetimber Cottage is situated in a semi-rural location in Gay Street, between Nutbourne and West Chiltington. Storrington to south provides a good range of local shopping including a Waitrose supermarket, cafes, restaurants, pubs and a selection of speciality shops and services. Two larger and well known supermarkets are to be found in Pulborough approximately 12 minute drive, where there is also a main line station offering a regular service to London with journey times from 72 minutes and access to Gatwick. Communications are excellent with the A24 and A29 routes connecting London and the coast. The main line stations at Horsham and Christs Hospital and Billingshurst offer journey times into London of around one hour and Gatwick airport is also conveniently close by. There is a choice of good schools within the area including Windlesham House, Dorset House, Great Ballard, Seaford College, Hurstpierpoint College and Slindon College among others.

Recreational opportunities include golf at a number of clubs including West Sussex, polo at Cowdray Park, racing and flying at Goodwood, gliding in Storrington and sailing at Chichester. In addition the RSPB centre at Pulborough Wild Brooks is a superb venue for birdwatching or simply walking the woods and wetlands. The area benefits from a network of footpaths and bridleways linking you into the nearby South Downs National Park.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,029 sq ft


Acreage: 2 Acres