Maltravers Street, Arundel, West Sussex

8 Maltravers Street is a magnificent period residence situated on one of Arundel’s most prestigious residential streets. Spanning five floors, the home perfectly exemplifies the elegance of the Georgian era, characterised by its striking brick-and-flint elevations, high ceilings, ornate stone fireplaces and large sash windows with original shutters, while its unique split-level layout is particularly well suited to modern family life.

The ground floor accommodation is designed for both formal and informal use, featuring an elegant dining room with a large bay window and an impressive fireplace. Adjacent, a bright breakfast room provides access to the rear-aspect kitchen, creating a well connected arrangement for everyday living and entertaining.

The first floor is arranged across two wings and currently provides a large reception room, which could alternatively serve as a principal bedroom, together with two further double bedrooms, a study and two family bathroom. Stairs rise from this level to the second floor, which provides three additional well-proportioned bedrooms and a shower room, offering considerable flexibility for family or guest accommodation.

The lower ground floor provides further versatile living space, comprising a comfortable sitting room/family room and a separate study, both of which retain a good sense of character and natural light. Beneath this level, a substantial vaulted cellar has been converted into an exceptional wine store with extensive bespoke racking.

Number 48 is accessed via secure private gates leading to a paved courtyard and detached double garage, with an adjacent dedicated gym. A light-filled garden room provides a tranquil transition to the beautifully maintained rear garden, enclosed by historic flint walls and featuring a wisteria-clad pergola over a brick terrace for alfresco entertaining. From the garden and upper floors, the property enjoys quintessential views of Arundel’s iconic Cathedral and Castle.

The property is set within the historic heart of the picturesque market town of Arundel within the South Downs, with the town’s independent shops, cafés, restaurants, galleries and everyday amenities all close at hand. Its famous castle, seat of the Howards for nearly 1,000 years, is a unique landmark, as is the Gothic Revival Cathedral, which sits majestically overlooking the town.

The Cathedral City of Chichester offers a wider range of shopping facilities and restaurants, as well as the renowned Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery. The Goodwood Estate provides horse and motor racing events, including the Festival of Speed and Revival which it hosts, as well as a country club, golf and a small airfield. The stunning countryside of the South Downs National Park provides exceptional opportunities for walking, horse riding and cycling.

There are well-regarded schooling options in the vicinity in both the state and independent sectors such as Slindon College near Arundel, Great Ballard School and The Prebendal School in Chichester, and Portsmouth Grammar School. Arundel railway station provides regular services to London Victoria, with Chichester, Bognor Regis and Horsham also conveniently reached by rail. The A27 offers excellent road connections towards Chichester, Worthing and Brighton, while Gatwick Airport is readily accessible for national and international travel.