Mount Pleasant, Arundel
A picturesque period cottage, in an elevated and lovely setting. Quiet and...

A picturesque period cottage, in an elevated and lovely setting. Quiet and private, nestled within attractive gardens, yet right in the middle of Arundel and within easy reach of all the amenities. Formerly belonging to the Duke of Norfolk Estate and believed to have been built in the early 19th century by Napoleonic prisoners of war, the cottage has great character with exposed timbers and beams and a light welcoming interior.
The property is exceptionally well presented and an exquisite example of an Arundel cottage. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into the formal sitting room with oak flooring and wood burning stove. Of particular note is the stunning kitchen/dining room with its vaulted ceiling allowing light to flood in and highlight the bespoke solid wood kitchen cabinetry. The remainder of the ground floor consists of a utility area and a studio which was formerly a cloakroom. To the first floor is the master bedroom and the shower room. To the second floor is the second bedroom which offers stunning views of the Cathedral.
Externally, the rear garden is a delightful example of a cottage garden with mature planting overflowing with colour and fragrance. There is also a useful potting shed and rear gate allowing pedestrian access into the town. In addition, the small private front garden gives onto a well-maintained green space, providing privacy from the road.
The Cathedral town of Arundel with its impressive Norman castle sits on the boundary of the South Downs National Park. Consistently considered as one of the finest towns in the country and made famous internationally for its antique dealerships. Once a thriving fishing town, the public houses and fisherman's cottages have made way for traditional tearooms, boutiques and an eclectic mix of independent restaurants. Now well known for its numerous festivals throughout the year including the Art trail, Food Festival and Arundel by Candlelight.
There is a wide choice of sporting and recreational activities in the surrounding area including horse racing at both Goodwood and Fontwell park; car racing at Goodwood Motor Circuit famously hosting its annual Festival of Speed and Revival meetings; polo at Cowdray Park; glorious beaches at the Witterings; dinghy sailing from numerous clubs along the coast with substantial harbours and marinas at Chichester and Littlehampton for mooring larger yachts; numerous golf courses; walking and riding in the rich surrounding countryside.