About this property

Set high on a hill and with spectacular views to The South Downs, a charming 5 bedroom country house of enormous character, secluded and set in about 5 acres.

A unique country retreat, tucked away in a highly secluded position, on a very private hillside within its own superb parkland garden with breath-taking distant views. The property dates from the 1920's with the original part of the house of traditional pise de terre, or rammed earth construction under a Horsham slate stone roof. The house was subsequently extended to provide more extensive living and bedroom accommodation which now extends to some 1800 sq ft.
On the ground floor, the entrance hall with guest cloakroom/wc leads to a bright triple aspect sitting room which features an open fireplace and French doors out to the garden. There is a second cosy family room and a large kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen is fitted with comprehensive kitchen storage cupboards with most attractive granite and oak worktops. There is space for a large family kitchen table, and again, a door give access out to the garden with spectacular views across to The South Downs. Upstairs, the main bedroom has very good wardrobe space and an ensuite shower room. There are 4 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. High quality double glazed windows have been installed which complement and enhance the comfort, character and charm of the house. There are wonderful views from all the principal rooms overlooking the garden, the wider grounds, and to The South Downs in the distance.

Outside
The garden and surrounding private woodland is a most notable feature. A haven for diverse wildlife, it is a tranquil and very special parkland. A long sweeping drive rises from the lane and culminates in a parking and turning area by the house. The immediate garden has been landscaped to provide extensive areas of level lawns, onto which French doors give access from the house. The distant views to the west in particular are spectacular. The garden is planted with abundant spring bulbs and many specimen shrubs and trees. Beyond the garden there are areas of light woodland stretching up and down the hillside with views opening to the south and south west. In all the grounds extend to just over 5 acres.

Situation
Located on a quiet country lane with only four other properties, about 2 miles south of Haslemere, just North the popular village of Fernhurst, and within The South Downs National Park. The village has a good selection of local amenities including shops, primary school, church, doctor's surgery and a public house. Haslemere town, to the North, provides a more comprehensive range of amenities including shopping facilities, and both state and private schools for all ages. Haslemere mainline station, with frequent services to London Waterloo in under an hour, is a short drive away.
There is excellent access to both London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, via the A3 accessed at Hindhead. This is also a fast route to Guildford which has theatres, a wide range of national and independent restaurants and retailers, cinemas and other leisure facilities.
The area has much to offer the outdoor enthusiast with many excellent walks on nearby Blackdown (the highest point in Sussex), together with riding, and cycling through a landscape much of which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of the South Downs National Park. Racing is available at both Goodwood and Fontwell, Polo at
Cowdray Park, golf at Goodwood and Cowdray and sailing from Chichester and other centres along the south coast.

Additional Information
Mains water, gas, and electricity. Private drainage to a septic tank.
Council tax: Band G
Local Authroity: Chichester District Council

Entrance hall

Sitting room

Family room

Kitchen/breakfast room

Guest cloakroom/wc

Main bedroom with ensuite shower room

4 further bedrooms

Family bathroom

Gardens with woodland

In all about 5 acres

Additional information

• Entrance hall
• Sitting room
• Family room
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• Guest cloakroom/wc
• Main bedroom with ensuite shower room
• 4 further bedrooms
• Family bathroom
• Gardens with woodland
• In all about 5 acres

Key information

Council Tax Band: 6

Tenure: Freehold