This substantial detached country home occupies the site of a period cottage with later extensions added in the early part of the last century. The present owner has completely rebuilt and remodelled the house to provide 6,500 sq ft of luxury accommodation plus garage/ outbuilding, set with the backdrop of the South Downs National Park, and its own glorious gardens and grounds of 7.2 acres.

Inside, the house offers the perfect blend of contemporary living, yet retaining an air of character with some exposed beams, brickwork and open fireplaces. Throughout the house plenty of natural light can be enjoyed along with some wonderful views over the park-like formal gardens from much of the main accommodation. On the ground floor, the well proportioned drawing room and sitting room both open directly onto the garden. There is also a good sized gym, which could be used as a family room or snug in addition to a study, which is ideal for home working. On the ground floor also are two shower rooms and access to a useful wine cellar.

The open plan kitchen and dining area is beautifully fitted with a range of Shaker style units, a large central island and integrated appliances. On the first floor is an open galleried landing with access to five double bedrooms, each with well appointed en-suite shower rooms or bathrooms. The principal bedroom has a Juliet balcony, an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room.

Outside, the large mature gardens are undoubtedly a wonderful accompanying feature of the property and overlook a picturesque stream and pond and are surrounded by rolling meadows and woodland. Immediately surrounding the house are more formal areas of garden including a substantial patio area, split level lawns, well stocked flower beds and a wealth of perennial plants trees and ornamental bushes. Access from the Poynings Road is via security gates onto a generous parking and turning area with access to the detached garaging block, which also encompasses a storage barn of approximately 80sqm.

Agents note: Planning permission has been granted for a 12m x 6m swimming pool, 50 sq/m pool house and outside office. Planning application number is SDNP/18/01972/FULSDNP/20/04053/CND

Downmere is located within the highly sought after downland village of Poynings, which sits within the rolling countryside and folds of the South Downs. The village has it's popular Royal Oak public house and parish church. The villages of Hurstpierpoint and Henfield are nearby offering an excellent range of local facilities and the city of Brighton & Hove is within 6 miles to the south. Schooling for all ages is available in the surrounding area including Brighton College, Burgess Hill Girls and Hurstpierpoint College. Gatwick Airport is approximately 20 minutes car journey and Hassocks mainline railway station is within 10 minutes in the car.

Please note the photos of the bedrooms are CGI enhanced to include carpets.