Westwood

A Grade II listed character property full of charm, exposed beams and quirky features, tucked away in the centre of the historic market town of Petworth, West Sussex.
At a Glance
Sleeps 4 – Pets 1 – Bedrooms 2 (One King-size and One Twin)

Kitchen: Located on the ground floor with electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, washing machine. A door takes you into a small hallway where there is a pantry. From the hallway there are stairs leading to the first floor.

Dining Room: Table and church pew and chairs to seat four people.

Sitting Room: Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, Freeview Smart TV, very low door and five steps leading to:

Study/Snug: Relaxing reading area but offering a window desk area if needed.

Bedroom 1: King-size bed.

Bedroom 2: Twin beds.

Bathroom: Bath, separate shower cubicle, basin and toilet

Courtyard garden for sitting and BBQ facilities, Shimming valley and Petworth Park for dog walks only 3 minutes walk away.

Set off the beautiful Lombard Street, an historic cobbled street in the heart of Petworth’s old town centre, Westwood dates back to the 17th Century and epitomises the abundance of character found in this genteel corner of Sussex.

A gate from the street leads along an ancient passageway to the rear courtyard and entrance into Westwood’s newly fitted kitchen. The kitchen contains a wide range of appliances including a coffee machine. Heading upstairs, the intimate dining area beckons you in with deep purple tones. Next to the dining area is the king size bedroom, and to the other side the family bathroom. The cosy sitting room is resplendent in rich red décor, exposed beams and brickwork, and offers a Chesterfield sofa, loveseat and Smart TV.

From the sitting room an unassuming, tiny door reveals a fabulous snug room. With two armchairs and a bar-style desk looking down over the cobbled street below, it is the perfect spot to inspire a Dickensian novel. The snug also leads into bedroom two, a large twin looking out over the ancient roofs of Petworth. Outside there is a small, sunny courtyard accessed from the kitchen, fully enclosed for the kids and pooch and offering a bistro table, bench seat and charcoal BBQ.

Petworth is full of quaint houses and cottages, interspersed with antique shops, tea-rooms and restaurants. It is best known as the location of the stately home Petworth House and its deer park landscaped by Capability Brown. The House contains an internationally renowned art collection with numerous works by Turner and is just a couple of minutes’ walk from Westwood. The entrance to the park is less than a mile away, giving easy access for a brisk walk with the dog in the early morning mist. There is also extensive walking across the Shimmings Valley. To the east, the market town of Midhurst nestles next to Cowdray Park, famous for its polo club and the Gold Cup.

Ten miles south, the famous Goodwood Estate offers a golf course, the motor circuit, racecourse and aerodrome, with particular mention of course to the Festival of Speed, the Goodwood Revival and Glorious Goodwood. Also nearby are Chichester and Arundel. The Sussex coast and its beaches are within a 30-minute drive.