Nestled within the heart of South Harting, this delightful cottage has been extensively renovated to create a home of real character, combining period features with a thoughtful, contemporary finish.
Built of local stone with attractive red brick detailing, the cottage is framed by a mature wisteria and a well-tended front garden, with a pale sage front door beneath a covered porch setting the tone for what lies within.
The principal reception room is a wonderful space, full of historic character. A magnificent inglenook fireplace with a polished copper hood, stone surround and substantial timber bressummer forms the focal point, complemented by exposed ceiling beams, built-in shelving and useful understairs storage. It is a room that will be as inviting on a winter evening beside an open fire as it is in the summer months.
The newly fitted kitchen has been designed with style in mind. Shaker-style cabinetry in a soft green is paired with stone-effect worktops, a Belfast sink with antique brass tap, and patterned floor tiles, all beneath exposed beams. A glazed door opens directly onto the courtyard garden, ideal for al fresco dining and for cooks who like to step outside for herbs. A stylish cloakroom with a wall-hung vanity unit and brass fittings completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, the generous principal bedroom enjoys a pleasing sense of space, while the second bedroom is well suited to guests, a child or a home office. The shower room is fitted with a corner shower cubicle, heated towel rail and Velux window.
The cottage benefits from electric heating throughout.
To the front, the cottage is approached via a paved path through a low-maintenance gravelled garden, with raised sleeper-edged beds planted with lavender-hued salvias and established climbers. To the rear, a private, enclosed courtyard garden is laid with natural stone paving and surrounded by mature stone walls, raised planted beds and a specimen tree, creating a sheltered and secluded outdoor retreat.
South Harting is one of the most admired villages in the South Downs National Park, set at the foot of the Downs and surrounded by outstanding countryside. The village offers a strong sense of community and enjoys a good range of amenities, including the well-regarded Harting Stores for day-to-day needs and The White Hart, a popular village pub. Miles of public footpaths and bridleways lead directly from the village onto the Downs, including routes towards Harting Down and the South Downs Way, providing superb walking, cycling and riding on the doorstep.
The market town of Petersfield, approximately 5 miles away (please verify), offers a wider range of shops, schools, restaurants and a mainline railway station with services to London Waterloo.
Please contact Jacobs & Hunt, Petersfield to arrange your viewing appointment.
