Charming central village, period, country cottage

Nestled centrally in the idyllic, historic village of Chiddingfold, adjacent to its Norman church, this picturesque, extended, semi-detached period cottage, offers a perfect retreat for short lets, and will be a delight to those interested in the arts and gardens. A beloved family home for over 35 years, and alive with the creativity of its owners. Just yards from 2 beautiful old pubs and the village green, many wonderful walks in the stunning surrounding countryside and places to visit.
WELCOME to this precious and beloved family home. I have lived here for over 35 years and put much creative love and thought into its development. Each piece of its contents, reflects a treasure, big or small, found or made by me. Please enjoy all it has to offer while respecting the personal value of the house, garden and all that is within the space.

The cottage is a Victorian turn of the century extended, semi-detached labourers country cottage, adjacent to St Mary’s, a beautiful old Norman church, offering a charming motif, framed by all the east facing windows. It is gently perched on the bank of a country lane, central to the village but away from the road.

When I brought it, the cottage was derelict and over the many decades I have lived here, much painstaking care has been put into fulfilling its potential, whilst not spoiling its original humble charm. As an old house it has many little idiosyncrasies, which require its inhabitant’s respect. It is a place of simple beauty, for peaceful retreat.

We hope you love and enjoy it as much as we do and leave with happy memories and a wish to return.

There is a large conservatory adjoining the kitchen, where a lot of life happens with a vast luxurious sofa filling the end of the space and period pine furniture. A beautiful garden wraps itself around the property, and French doors lead out onto a terrace with table and chairs.

Off the spacious fully equipped country kitchen, is a small utility room with fridge and washing machine, leading to a little downstairs loo.

There is a cosy snug on the ground floor with a fireplace, very old piano and many books to be carefully enjoyed.

The sunny front sitting room, with its period fireplace, has double aspect views to the garden with French-doors leading to another lawn and terrace with pergola, swing seats and a large garden table and chairs for outdoor dining.

On the first floor there is a double aspect bedroom to the front with rural views, a large period bathroom and another double bedroom to the back. All rooms in the house have charming views of the garden and the village church.

A further staircase leads to the top double bedroom with outstanding views over the village, church, and graveyard.

Additional tables, chairs and benches are dotted around the garden to offer special viewpoints with sun or shade depending on the time of day.

There are two parking spaces either side of the steps up to the cottage. You may find additional parking around the village green which is a short walk away.

Guest access
Guests have access to all rooms in the house but not to the outbuildings
Other things to note
This is a period property with a number of come ring reception areas leading out to the gardens. It offers three double bedrooms, one large bathroom and two loos, so it is ideal for three couples, a family or 6 close friends.

Please note there is
NO ACCESS TO OUTBUILDINGS - except under special arrangement.

The Old Coal Shed (Office 1) and the Summer House (Office 2). Both convert to double bedrooms and can be seen in the photos provided as both office and Summer House and then prepared as a bedrooms.

Neither of these outside rooms have ensuite facilities, though they are very charming, especially in the summer months.