6 bedroom character property
Sold STC
Character property
6 beds
2 baths
Key information
Features and description
- Character Grade II listed farmhouse
- 6 Bedrooms
- 18.37 acres
- 10 Stables and further outbuildings
- Sussex Barn
Old Tanyard Farm is a charming Grade II listed farmhouse situated on the edge of the popular and well served village of Wisborough Green. Presenting an ideal opportunity to refurbish and improve, the property boasts 18.37 acres of land with potential for equestrian use, along with a substantial Sussex Barn.
The main house dates back to the 17th century and is now in need of refurbishment and modernisation. A well-proportioned galleried reception room leads on to a family kitchen which in turn leads to a utility, pantry and larder area. The main reception room is a delightful sitting room with beamed ceilings and a glorious view over the gardens to the rear. The ground floor accommodation is completed by an elegant dining room and a cosy snug with inglenook fireplace and log burner. To the first floor are six bedrooms and two bathrooms.
In addition to the main house a separate single storey brick built annexe provides useful further accommodation for guests or staff, comprising a living room, kitchen / dining room, bedroom and bathroom.Externally the gardens are a delightful mix of lawned areas, mature trees and shrubs, and lead down to the banks of the river Kird to the south.The land amounts to 18.37 acres in total and the majority of this is made up of paddocks with post and rail fencing. The land is well set up for equestrian use, with two stable blocks and a dis-used sand school which could be re-instated. The outbuildings also include an archetypal traditional Sussex Barn, with various stores, additional stable attached and a mezzanine floor above. The barn has potential for conversion to residential use, subject to obtaining the relevant consents.
Location
Wisborough Green is the quintessential English village with its cricket green, primary school, church, pubs, village store and Post Office. The well-supported village shop provides a good range of shopping for daily needs whilst a more extensive range of shopping and services is to be found at Billingshurst, Cranleigh and Petworth.Main line stations at Billingshurst and Witley provide regular services into Victoria and Waterloo respectively. An excellent choice of local schools includes a playgroup and primary school in the village and the Weald secondary at Billingshurst. In the private sector Christ’s Hospital, Cranleigh, Charterhouse, Farlington, Seaford College, St Catherine’s and Pennthorpe are within easy reach. Recreational opportunities are many and varied. There is golf at a number of clubs in the area including Chiddingfold, Cowdray Park, Wildwood and Goodwood. , sailing at Chichester and flying at Goodwood. The world famous motor sport events at Goodwood include the Festival of Speed and the Revival Meeting. Of Equestrian interest, Hickstead showground is within a 30 minute drive, there is polo at Midhurst and Hurtwood Park, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell Park and the local hunt is The Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray hunt.
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Churchill Country & Equestrian - Wisborough Green
The Old Stables, Wisborough Green
West Sussex
RH14 0HJ
01403 453768We are also the longest established equestrian property agent in the UK having been founded over 30 years ago to provide property expertise to the country, equine and rural industry. We consider ourselves unrivaled for experience, knowledge and reputation, our ethos is to strive to deliver a first class service ensuring we are highly regarded for our exceptional standards. Sales Churchill provide an expert service marketing quality village, country and equestrian property in Southern England. As a country agent we are well placed in the rural property market and have a comprehensive database of applicants looking for a variety of property from village cottages through to family homes and professional competition yards. Our database matches our clients' property to this extensive applicant base and our knowledgeable team, all of whom have a country and equestrian background, understand the requirements and how the property fulfills an applicants’ needs. We ensure we have an in-depth knowledge of every property we are marketing including knowledge of location, schools, transport links, equestrian and show centres, bridle paths etc. We strive to provide an efficient and informed service, using our expertise to guide vendors and purchasers through a smooth and timely transaction, from the first enquiry, through to moving in day. Lettings Churchill Country provide a professional service for landlords and tenants dealing with letting of rural property. As a country agent we have a considerable portfolio of let and managed property and are well placed in the lettings market with a wealth of experience and understanding of the requirements of our landlords and applicants alike. Our expert knowledge of matching criteria associated with country and rural property ensures a tenancy is established in the best interest of all parties. We work to establish well forged relationships with tenants with the result that many are ongoing renewals. Landlords – Our experienced lettings service is tailored specifically to your property and we provide advice and recommendation on all aspects of the tenancy. We undertake full, independent reference checks, credit ratings and income checks, provide inventory services, preparation of tenancy agreements and licences and manage the let from the first enquiry through to moving in day. Full management service – We have an extensive portfolio of managed properties, from country homes to farms and estates and many for overseas clients. This includes the day to day management, liaising with tenants, dealing with all aspects of maintenance and collection and payment of rent As a country letting and managing agent we are knowledgeable on all aspects of rural living. We can advise on the management of specific items such as gardens and grounds, leisure facilities, stabling and sand schools, fencing and land, ensuring these are maintained to same standard expected with residential lettings. We have a comprehensive list of trusted service providers we can recommend to landlords and tenants. Discrete We also offer a discrete marketing service because we understand that many vendors and landlords may require the utmost discretion because of tenants, neighbours, livery clients etc. This ensures the property does not feature in the public domain but knowledge of our applicant database and their requirements means we can discretely introduce the property to potential purchasers or tenants. We really are the best placed estate agency to sell and let equestrian property in the marketplace today.






















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