Wepham, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18

A truly outstanding detached, Grade II Listed period property that offers beautifully appointed accommodation located in the popular hamlet of Wepham within the South Downs National Park.

Located on the fringes of this pretty hamlet lying within the South Downs National Park, Peak Cottage is a quintessential detached brick and flint period home, Listed Grade II, offering exceptional accommodation arranged over two floors.

The property has been the subject of a thorough programme of renovation and extension to exacting standards throughout. Particular attention has been made to the fabric of the period property yet cleverly combining with modern living.

The property has a welcoming reception hall with lime stone tiling throughout and black Crittall style steel glazed double doors providing access into the sitting room. Off the hall is also a study with hand built office cabinetry and wall panelling, and again having lime stone tiled flooring throughout. There is also a ground floor cloakroom. The beautiful dual-aspect sitting room has a number of exposed ceiling timbers, engineered lime oaked flooring throughout and handsome open fireplace with stone hearth and fitted with wood burning stove. At one end of the sitting room is a wide floor to ceiling Crittall style steel window with views over the rear terrace and landscaped gardens. Off the sitting room there is a snug/TV room with custom built fitted storage and shelving throughout and a contemporary glass fronted log burner with stone surround and slate hearth. From the sitting room is a pretty enclosed Victorian porch and boot room with stable door over looking the dining terrace and rose garden. From the living room is an inner hall with custom built recessed and lit wine cabinet. There is also a utility room/second kitchen again beautifully fitted with hand made cabinetry, marble worksurfaces and butler sink. The cabinetry accommodates an integrated fridge/freezer, oven, washing machine and tumble dryer. This room has underfloor heating.

Perhaps the most notable feature of Peak Cottage is the magnificent English oak framed extension within which lies a stunning kitchen by local cabinet maker Anthony Jackson. This custom made kitchen comprises of a superb range of hand crafted kitchen units using some of the finest materials. The kitchen includes integrated appliances of both Fisher and Paykel as well as Liebherr. There is a large central island with concrete effect quartz worktop and a breakfast bar with seating for four.

One of the main features of the room are the stunning marble counter tops and splash backs. This wonderful room has a vaulted ceiling, four Velux windows and at one end a a floor to ceiling glazed corner and a feature flint wall, lime stone tiled flooring throughout as well as lighting by John Cullen. Glazed Crittall style doors provide access out onto a substantial entertaining terrace with steps to the landscaped gardens.

From the reception hall stairs lead to a galleried first floor landing with lovely views towards the South Downs. The principal bedroom has an en-suite bathroom which is currently being completed and there are two further double bedrooms and a separate well-appointed shower room.

Outside the property there is a large driveway to the front that is under the final stages of completion. It is approached by way of a double width entrance that provides parking for four to five vehicles. To the rear the owners have created a wonderful South facing landscaped garden with two entertaining terraces, areas of lawn interspersed with very well planted beds and borders with numerous flowering, herbaceous plants and architectural plants and an ornamental pond. The garden is principally enclosed by brick and flint walls with modern trellis fencing providing a wonderful haven and a superb backdrop to this beautiful house.

Peake Cottage has an interesting history being the former home of the British writer and artist Mervyn Peake best known for the Gormenghast books

Wepham is an idyllic hamlet on the fringes of the village of Burpham, with its century old cricket pitch and its renowned gastro pub, lies approximately three miles by road from Arundel, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, within the South Downs National Park and predominantly surrounded by farmland. Arundel can also be reached by an attractive river side walk. Peak Cottage has excellent cycling, riding and walking right on the doorstep. The charming town of Arundel is lined with antique shops, and an historic castle, priory and cathedral. The mainline railway station provides regular service to London Victoria in approximately one hour and twenty minutes, whilst there are excellent road links between, Worthing, Brighton and Chichester.