3 bed cottage for sale

Church Street, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex BN18

Barton Cottage built circa 1575, Listed Grade II, occupies an excellent elevated position within this much requested downland village.

Behind the very pretty flint, brick and timber facade lies a wonderful home that has been meticulously modernised by the current owners with careful thought to maintain the character and integrity of the property, and comprises of a small entrance hall with French stone flooring leading to a magnificent dual aspect sitting room with a large inglenook fireplace and ceiling and wall timbers throughout. There is also a separate dining room again with inglenook fireplace and oak engineered flooring throughout. Adjacent to the dining room is a well fitted and modern kitchen and the ground floor also boasts a wonderful study or garden room with stable door providing access out onto the pretty raised rear garden. The ground floor also has a bathroom and utility room.

On the first floor there are two partly vaulted bedrooms, the second having an en-suite cloakroom. There is also a separate cloak/shower room. There are then two further bedrooms that could be configured as a bedroom and dressing room. There are two separate staircases to the first floor.

Outside the property is approached by way of stone steps leading to the front door and brick staircase to the kitchen. A gated archway provides access to the raised rear garden and covered area, comprising of entertaining terraces, lawned garden and well stocked flower borders and beds. From the garden there are wonderful views of Amberley Mount.

The village of Amberley is situated on the foot of the South Downs and within the South Downs National Park. The village has a thriving community, primary school, shop, post office, three public houses, tearooms and the 12th Century Amberley Castle now a luxury country house hotel. Amberley station provides direct access to London Victoria, London Bridge and Gatwick Airport. The village is close to the River Arun and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in West Sussex including the renowned Wildbrooks. The area is designated as both a conservation area and a site of special scientific interest. Shopping facilities are available in Storrington and Arundel.