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Grove Street, Petworth, GU28

South East

£575,000

Listed on 01/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
1401 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This distinctive Grade II listed Victorian property, constructed in 1872, boasts a wealth of period features and is situated in a tranquil street within the scenic market town of Petworth. The property includes a detached barn and a separate rear garden, both presenting excellent opportunities for renovation or redevelopment (subject to necessary planning permissions). The accommodation comprises a welcoming sitting room with oak flooring and an inviting brick fireplace, leading to a raised dining area with additional storage from the spacious cellar. The cottage-style kitchen features granite worktops and connects to the rear courtyard garden. Upstairs, two double bedrooms are complemented by a versatile loft space offering picturesque views. A charming family bathroom with period fittings completes the interior layout. Outside, you'll find both a small front garden and a sizeable walled garden at the back along with the detached barn that previously had planning permission for conversion—an ideal project for investors or homebuyers seeking to maximize this property's potential.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

65out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £575,000, this Grade II listed Victorian cottage is priced about 12% below the local average per square foot, making it a strong opportunity to acquire in Petworth. The clean, usable living spaces retain oak floors and period character, while the traditional kitchen and bathroom offer scope for a light cosmetic refresh rather than a wholesale refit.

The established walled garden, summer house and detached barn give the property extra character and potential. The barn’s interior is visibly weathered, and any future use or conversion would need its feasibility checked: previous permission has lapsed. The small flying freehold area is also worth understanding before proceeding.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at an asking price around 12% below the local average per square foot.
  • Refresh the traditional kitchen and period bathroom while retaining the cottage’s original character.
  • Make the most of the established walled garden, summer house and detached barn; investigate the barn’s potential use separately.

Key risks

  • The barn interior shows weathering and exposed roof timbers; its external roof condition is not established by the photos.
  • The barn’s previous conversion permission has lapsed, so any renewed proposal would need to be checked.
  • The listing notes a small area of flying freehold to the rear, which should be clarified.

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Map

Location

Grove Street, Petworth, GU28
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Pulborough Rail Station

    4.3 miles

    Train · Pulborough

  • Amberley Rail Station

    6.7 miles

    Train · Amberley

  • Billingshurst Rail Station

    7.2 miles

    Train · Billingshurst

  • Haslemere Rail Station

    8.7 miles

    Train · Haslemere

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,349
Based on a loan of £431,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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