Living in Petworth
A historic West Sussex market town on the edge of the South Downs, prized for its antiques, galleries and period homes.
Petworth is one of the South East's most beautiful market towns, set on the edge of the South Downs National Park in West Sussex. Its streets are a near-unbroken run of historic buildings, and the town is famous for its antiques trade, art galleries and the great house and park at its edge.
The result is an atmosphere that is at once rural and refined. Independent boutiques, galleries, cafes and traditional pubs give the town a cultured, unhurried feel that draws residents from across the region.
It particularly suits those after a more rural, characterful lifestyle while staying connected to the surrounding towns and villages.
Getting around
Petworth is a country town, so road links do most of the work, with the A272 and A283 connecting it to the surrounding towns and, to the north, Haslemere and its mainline station on the line to London Waterloo. The South Downs and the coast are both within comfortable reach.
Local life and amenities
The town centre is a destination in its own right, packed with antiques dealers, galleries, independent shops, cafes and pubs. Beyond it, the South Downs National Park and the wider countryside offer outstanding walking, cycling and riding.
Families and schools
Petworth's heritage setting and the choice of well-regarded schools across the surrounding area make it popular with families as well as professionals and downsizers seeking a characterful country base.
Why Live In Petworth
- Historic market town in West Sussex
- On the edge of the South Downs National Park
- Renowned for antiques and galleries
- Independent shops, cafes and pubs
- Haslemere station within reach to the north
- Outstanding countryside for walking and riding
- Handsome period architecture throughout
Property in Petworth
Petworth features an impressive range of Georgian townhouses, cottages, converted barns and country properties, making for a premium and characterful housing market.
Demand from tenants seeking a heritage town and countryside living remains strong, and the limited supply of quality rentals means good homes attract early interest.
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