About this property

A handsome 5 bedroom country house in a glorious setting with views to the South Downs. Set in approximately 7.2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, this elegant turn-of-the-century country house offers 4,506 sq ft of refined and spacious accommodation, rich in period detail and timeless charm.

With classic Arts and Crafts architecture, the house retains many original features including some lovely joinery, high ceilings, large multi-paned windows, and several impressive fireplaces. The grand reception hall sets the tone, leading to the beautifully proportioned reception rooms including a sitting room, formal dining room, family room, and a study, each filled with natural light and character.

At the heart of the home lies the generous kitchen/breakfast room, featuring an Aga, original pantry, and adjoining utility room, all ideally suited for modern family living and informal entertaining. There are also two downstairs cloakrooms/WCs.

Upstairs, there are five well-appointed bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms (three of which are en suite), as well as a practical upstairs laundry room. The principal bedroom suite and 2 others enjoy wonderful views across the gardens, neighbouring farmland, and to the South Downs and Chanctonbury Ring.

Outside
Outside, the property continues to impress with a private gated drive approach and plenty of parking by the house. There is a superb range of outbuildings, includes garaging with a room above, garden stores, a wine 'cellar', potting shed, greenhouse, and a charming pool house with a shower room, serving the outdoor swimming pool. The landscaped parkland gardens and grounds are secluded by mature hedges and trees on the boundaries, and contain lawns and paved terraces ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or quiet relaxation amidst a tranquil countryside backdrop. Beyond lies an enclosure for hens, and a large field laid to pasture which is ideal for horses or other grazing livestock, and is a wonderful outlook, overlooked from the pool.

Situation
Situated in the beautiful West Sussex countryside, this outstanding property enjoys a superb position on a np-through lane, located between the villages of Coolham and Thakeham, and also a short distance from West Chiltington. Set amidst an attractive landscape of fields and woodland, it's within easy reach of the South Downs, a National Park offering glorious walking, riding, cycling, and some spectacular rural views.
Transport links are excellent, with the A24 nearby providing direct access north to Horsham, The M25 and London, while the A23 offers a straightforward route south to vibrant Brighton and coastal amenities.
Regular rail services are at Puborough (London Victoria taking from around 1 hour 15 minutes); and from Horsham (services to London Victoria and London Waterloo taking from around 1 hour).
For those drawn to wildlife and conservation, the renowned Knepp Wildland Estate, famous for its rewilding succesis s, also within easy reach.
Families seeking exceptional education are well catered for in this part of West Sussex. Notable independent schools within easy commuting distance include: Christ’s Hospital, Farlington, Cottesmore, and Windlesham House. Additionally, within the broader West Sussex region, there are other highly reputable independent schools such as Ardingly College, Brighton College and Brighton College Prep, Hurstpierpoint College, Lancing College, Seaford College, and Worth School.

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Additional Information
Services: Mains Water and Electricity
Oil-fired central heating, Private drainage to a Klargester treatment plant.

Local Authority - Horsham District Council.
Council Tax Band H.

Additional information

• 4 Reception rooms and Entrance hall
• Kitchen/Breakfast room
• Pantry and Utility room
• 5 bedrooms and 4 Bath/shower rooms (3 ensuite)
• Outbuildings include Garaging with a room above
• Garden stores and Wine 'cellar'
• Further garden stores and Potting shed and Greenhouse
• Pool house with shower room
• Landscaped garden with Swimming pool and Tennis court
• In all about 7.2 acres.

Key information

Council Tax Band: H

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate