An enchanting 17th century cottage also ideal for modern-day living

Greensleeves

“Greensleeves is my delight” says the line in the song – and very soon it will be the utter delight of new owners.

For as well as a love song often attributed, probably wrongly, to Henry VIII, Greensleeves is a Grade II-listed property in Pagham Road, Nyetimber, which is the perfect picture of what an enchanting cottage should look like.

“The cottage has gardens offering a profusion of colour throughout the seasons and a visual feast that’s a taste of what’s to be found inside,” says Anne-Marie Green, of Fine and Country estate agents in Emsworth.

“It boasts period features, some of which date back to its origins, such as exposed beams and brickwork, an inglenook fireplace, wooden doors with cast-iron hinges, and leaded-light windows.

“On top of this, the renovations have introduced more modern elements to create a verycomfortable and more economic home.

“Rewiring and replumbing, new heating and boiler, LED lighting, a security system, and refitted bathrooms are some of the features sitting snugly beneath the re-thatched roof.

“To the left of the hallway is a delightful breakfast/morning room, whilst off to the right is the drawing room, resplendent with inglenook.

“Double doors connect to the dining room, with more leading into the sitting room and, at the end of that, a final set into the study.

“These last three rooms look out onto the courtyard, which is accessed via French windows in the dining and sitting rooms.

“Upstairs, there are three bedrooms – one of which has an en-suite shower – as well as a family bathroom and shower-room.

£800,000Fine and Country EmsworthView full listing here