Detached house for sale in Sheepdown Drive, Petworth GU28

An attractive detached house with far reaching rural views, quietly situated within
a short walk of the town centre and set in gardens of almost a quarter of an acre.

Situation:
The house is situated on a quiet no-through road on the eastern fringe of Petworth but still within walking distance of the town centre. It enjoys privacy and seclusion with distant rural views from the rear garden. The historic market town of Petworth which lies at the heart of the South Downs National Park. Petworth is perhaps best known for the National Trust owned Petworth House with its beautiful 750 acre parkland. The town also benefits from a regular farmers market, first class deli and shops catering for most everyday needs. There are annual Petworth music and literary festivals and a range of vibrant activities, clubs and societies. Sporting activities include golf at Cowdray Park and horse and motor racing at Goodwood. More comprehensive shopping facilities, including major supermarkets, can be found in Chichester (16 miles) as well as the renowned Festival Theatre. Communications with London are surprisingly easy with mainline stations at Haslemere (11 miles, Waterloo 60 minutes) and Pulborough (6 miles, Victoria 70 minutes). The A3 (M) is within a 15 mile drive.
Description:
This individual and prominent detached house was built to a high specification for the present owners in the 1970's. It has attractive elevations of stone and brick under a tiled roof and the accommodation which is arranged over two floors, takes full advantage of the delightful garden and distant rural views. The Front door opens to a hall with cloakroom and the light and spacious double aspect reception room features a sitting area with attractive stone fireplace, a dining area adjacent to the kitchen and a study area with fitted book shelves and cupboards. The well equipped kitchen has integral appliances with room for a breakfast table and even a fantastic rural view from the kitchen sink. The adjoining utility room has a matching range of fitted units with room for appliances and a gas fired central heating boiler. A door leads to the integral garage. From the hall stairs rise to the first floor landing where all four double bedrooms have built in wardrobes. The double aspect master bedroom has an ensuite shower room and a family bathroom completes the first floor.
Outside:
The property is approached by a tarmac driveway which provides parking for several cars. The garden the front is well screened by a mature and well stocked tree and shrub border. To the rear of the house a wide paved terrace stretches across the width of the house and an attractive stone and brick wall ensures seclusion. Steps lead down to a lawn interspersed with shrubs and herbaceous borders. A timber garden shed provides useful storage and there is also a greenhouse and arbour with bench seat. In all just under a quarter of an acre.
Services: Mains Water, Gas, Electricity and Drainage. Gas fired central heating.
Council tax band: G. Chichester District Council. Tel.