A substantial period house, located in the centre of a sought after village with land.

Description

Dating from around 1850, Wisborough Park House is a substantial and impressive village house set well back from the lane on the edge of the village and surrounded by extensive landscaped grounds and land. Despite its size; with its elegant dimensions and light colour-washed elevations the house sits lightly and comfortably in the landscape.

The property has been meticulously maintained to preserve its essential period characteristics. These include the welcoming and spacious entrance hall, generous reception rooms with high ceilings and period mouldings, Adam style fireplaces and large sash windows that allow light to flood in whilst drawing the eye to attractive garden views. Light décor throughout enhances the sense of light and space.

A well-fitted and spacious kitchen includes a four-oven Aga with additional gas hob and adequate space for informal family dining.

First floor bedroom accommodation is equally generous whilst on the second floor three further bedrooms, a family shower room and cosy sitting room complete the arrangements. Most bedrooms enjoy attractive garden and distant views.

A spacious basement includes an extensive wine cellar extending to ‘17.9 x 13.9’, boiler room and further storage.

Guest Cottage
The property benefits from a pretty detached guest cottage comprising vaulted living room with kitchen and wood-burning stove. A mezzanine level provides the bedroom and shower. There is a basement space currently arranged as a gymnasium.

The guest cottage benefits from underfloor heating.

Gardens and Grounds
The gardens and grounds are a key feature of this property and will delight the enthusiastic gardener.
Wisborough Park House is approached from the lane via electrically operated security gates with entry-phone system. From here a sweeping tarmacadam drive leads to a spacious forecourt and turning circle with ample parking space and from where a spur leads to the garages and further parking.

Lying mainly to the south and west of the house the grounds include a spacious paved terrace that is delightfully private and ideally suited to relaxation or summer dining. To the rear of the house a smaller paved patio and lawn provide a nicely sheltered and private space. From the terrace, extensive and well-maintained lawns with a variety of mature trees and shrubs extend to a post and rail fence beyond which lies a pretty area of natural meadow with a number of mature oaks and other trees. There is a small stable block here and the area could easily serve as a good pony paddock.

To the west of the grounds and shielded by shrubbery and hedges there is an outdoor swimming pool and lounge area together with timber pool house including sitting area and sauna.

An enthusiastic gardener will love the well-arranged vegetable garden with netted beds, fruit cage and orchard.

Outbuildings
• Five-car garage block with workshop/ store and WC. The block also has underfloor heating.
• Pool house and sauna.
• Log store.
• Period style greenhouse and cold frames.
• Pony stable.
• Garden workshop and apple store

Location

With its pretty duck pond, church, pub, general stores and cricket pitch, Wisborough Green is every inch the archetypal traditional English village, and here, just a short walk from these amenities, we find Wisborough Park House.

Set in the Sussex Wealden landscape, the village is an ancient settlement whose Grade 1 listed 12th century church is thought to have Saxon origins. Medieval industries included glass and iron work along with wool and corn milling.

The village is well served with local amenities, having its own general store and Post Office, tea room and vegetable shop and a hairdresser; whilst short distances away at Billingshurst, Petworth and Pulborough there is a wider choice of shopping along with banks and other services. A full range of high street shopping and leisure amenities is available at Horsham or Guildford.

Communications are good with the main A29 providing the north-south link between London and the coast and the A272 providing the east-west connections.

There is a main line train service at Billingshurst offering a fast a regular service into London Victoria and Gatwick airport.

There is a well-regarded primary school in the village and the Weald Community School in Billingshurst. Good private schools in the area include Christ’s Hospital School, Pennthorp, Farlington and Seaford College.

Recreational opportunities are many and varied. There is golf at a number of clubs in the area including Horsham, Petworth, Chiddingfold and Cowdray Park. There is polo at Midhurst, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell Park, sailing at Chichester and flying at Goodwood. The world-famous motor sport events at Goodwood include the Festival of Speed, the Revival Meeting as well as club and track days for those keen to drive themselves.

In addition, the surrounding countryside provides ample opportunity for walking and riding.

Square Footage: 6,934 sq ft


Acreage: 8.77 Acres

Directions

From Petworth follow A272 east towards Billingshurst. After 5.6 miles at Wisborough Green, take first left turn past the cricket green into Durbans Road. The take the first turning left behind the green into Kirdford Road. In 330 yards the gated entrance to Wisborough Park House will be found on the right-hand side.

Additional Info

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Private bore-hole for garden water
Oil-fired central heating and Aga. Bottled Calor gas for hob.
Underfloor heating in garage, cottage, pool house and all bathrooms
Security system