Summary - WILLOW COTTAGE, BEECHWOOD LANE, PETWORTH, LAVINGTON PARK GU28 0NA
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Rare 4-bed listed cottage with 41.6 acres, lake, stream and detached garages.
Grade II listed country house with prominent period features
Willow Cottage is a rare Grade II listed country house set in an exceptional South Downs location, offered with about 41.6 acres of grounds including a chalk stream, trout lake, paddock and extensive woodland. The house retains period character — stone elevations, Gothic casement windows and a clay tiled roof — and provides spacious family accommodation: drawing room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and a main bedroom with en suite. Two detached double garages (one with workshop) and large parking areas add practical convenience.
This is an attractive proposition for someone seeking privacy, rural lifestyle and substantial land: direct access to the South Downs National Park, on-site walking routes and proximity to Petworth’s shops and good schools. The plot’s scale and varied habitats (lake, stream, paddock and woodland) create strong leisure and amenity value, and there may be scope to sell part of the woodland if required.
Buyers should note material constraints: the Grade II listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate maintenance or extension plans. The heating relies on electric night storage heaters and the EPC is F (25), so modernisation of energy systems and insulation could be needed. Parts of the woodland show signs consistent with Ash dieback, which will require management. Services include mains electricity, private water supply and private drainage.
Overall, Willow Cottage suits purchasers seeking a rare, characterful country home with significant land and amenity potential, who accept the responsibilities of owning a listed property and managing a large rural estate.
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