Byworth, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0HL | Property for sale | Savills
150.22 sq m
Guide price £1,100,000(Rp22.281.235.533)

ByworthPetworth, West Sussex, GU28 0HL

  • Recently sold

Key features

  • Sold in July 2024
  • Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room
  • Three further bedrooms, one en suite
  • Downstairs shower room
  • Fabulous lawned garden with wide terraces and rural views Garage and additional parking

Stunning character cottage with fabulous views.

About this property

  • Within the South Downs National Park, a mile walk across fields from historic Petworth, Cherry Tree Cottage is located in the hamlet of Byworth, above the Shimmings Valley with spectacular, panoramic views over the valley, fields and hedgerows towards the South Downs.
    Built of locally quarried Fittleworth stone, the cottage has undergone substantial improvements and modernisation, amongst which include a new central heating system with Worcester Bosch oil fired boiler and radiators, new oil tank, LED ceiling lights with dimmers throughout, stylish kitchen with granite worktops and built in appliances, a boot room/utility room, and oak flooring in the sitting room.
    The accommodation is entirely flexible, currently arranged as: South west facing sitting room with glorious views towards Petworth and with a dining area with double doors leading to the front patio, and feature fireplace with log burning stove. The kitchen/breakfast room has stone flooring, and integrated dishwasher, washer/ dryer, undercounter double oven and induction hob. The study includes built-in bookshelves and views over the sheep pasture. Downstairs is a shower room with Aquilisa appliances and W.C., the boot/utility room houses the boiler with hanging rails and shelves.
    There are two downstairs bedrooms with wardrobes. On the first floor are two further bedrooms both with wonderful views and en suite bath and shower rooms, the principal bedroom having a walk-in dressing room.

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Cherry Tree Cottage is a true gem, and I particularly love the fact that you can walk across the fields to Petworth.

Daniel ClayProperty agent

Local information

  • Located in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Cherry Tree Cottage occupies an enviable position with views of the South Downs, Shimmings valley and neighbouring farmland. The nearby Black Horse Inn is a well renowned 16th century public house located approximately 300 yards down the lane. The Welldiggers Arms is a popular 300 year old free house that is approximately a mile away overlooking the rolling hills and has a cosy bar, offers fine dining and accommodation.
  • Petworth is around one mile away with a selection of independent and everyday shops including a local butcher and delicatessen. The town has a range of cafes, restaurants and range of shopping including antiques and interiors. There are numerous sporting activities available in the area, including several local golf courses, racing at Goodwood and polo at Cowdray Park.
  • Byworth has footpaths which provide rural walks amidst the wonderful scenery and directly into Petworth. The beautiful gardens which encircle the house are a ‘gardeners dream', surrounded by fields with sheep, horses and cows, owned by the Leconfield Estate.
  • Designed at different levels facing south and west, having an Italianate feel, a parterre, and Italian cypress trees. Large herbaceous borders flanked by stone walls with lawn, sitting areas for ‘al fresco dining', raised sun deck offering stunning views, sun trap small building for afternoon shade in the height of summer. There is an abundance of lavender plants, three cherry trees, silver birch, yew, olive trees, Italian cypress trees, rose bushes and an apple tree.
  • The driveway with parking for at least two cars leads to a large garage with power and lighting. Mains garden lighting flanks the parking area and up steps to the house. Shared septic tank with one neighbour, the tank is in neighbours garden.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G