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Map5 bedroom detached house
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Detached house
5 beds
2 baths
2170
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band TBC
Broadband: Super-fast 45Mbps *
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Features and description
- Stunning rural and private position
- Period and spacious five bedroom property
- Views across the Arun valley
- Land extending to 15.63 acres
- 843 sq ft worth of outbuildings
- EPC Rating = F
Secluded character house with extensive grounds.
BEST AND FINAL OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER BY 12 NOON
Description
The Pest House is the only property at the end of a quiet no-through country lane and consequently benefits from a high degree of privacy. It is a handsome period house with stone and brick elevations under a tiled roof.
A covered entrance way and wooden front door leads into an entrance hall with tiled flooring and half paneled walls. There is a cloakroom off the entrance hall.
The drawing room is double aspect with a fireplace which has a marble surround and woodburning stove. A part glazed door leads to the rear garden and a paved patio having a southerly aspect. Double doors lead into the sitting room, again double aspect with a brick fireplace. A snug lies off the drawing room, having a brick lined inglenook fireplace with a woodburning stove.
The kitchen is a double aspect room with a tiled floor and bay window to the front. A range of units incorporate dual sinks, an electric hob and dual ovens, and also spaces for a dishwasher and washing machine. There is a fireplace and a wooden door to the side.
Stairs rise from the drawing room to a landing off which there is a principal suite with shower room, three further double bedrooms and single bedroom, all with various period features. There is also a tiled family bathroom to complete the first floor.
The gardens are mostly laid to lawn and could be restored to a more formal state by an enthusiastic gardener. A stone wall separates an extensive parking area from part of the garden, at the end of which is a square stone summer house with a tiled roof.
A detached timber garage building has lean-to storage at the rear and a room with separate access that could easily be used as a home office or playroom.
To the west of the garden is a 3.87 acre paddock, ideal for horse grazing. In all, The Pest House extends to 15.63 acres.
Location
This property is situated on the edge of the downland village of Watersfield, within the Arun valley and within reach of Pulborough Brooks and the South Downs. Local amenities include a range of local shopping, including Charlie's Farm Shop in Bury and a well regarded shop in the neighbouring village of Fittleworth. There are two supermarkets in Pulborough which is approximately 3 miles away. Pulborough has a mainline station offering a service to London Victoria from 72 minutes and with a direct link to Gatwick.
Further shopping, leisure and cultural amenities may be found in Chichester and Horsham. There is a choice of schools within reach, including Dorset House, Windlesham and Seaford College. Recreational opportunities include golf at a number of clubs including West Sussex golf club, polo at Cowdray Park; racing and flying at Goodwood and sailing at Chichester Harbour. In addition, the RSPB centre at Pulborough Brooks is a superb venue for birdwatching and walking the wetlands.
Square Footage: 2,170 sq ft
Acreage: 15.63 Acres
Directions
From the centre of Watersfield village, turn into River Lane and continue almost to the very end. The gated entrance to the land is on the right (see the sale plan).
What3words: ///brimmed.encloses.straddled (best for directions)
Postcode: RH20 1NG
Additional Info
Method of Sale: The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in 2 lots.
Tenure and Possession: The farmland and fishing are sold subject to the remaining terms of their tenancy/licence agreements.
Lotting: In the event of a sale in lots, cross rights and reservations may be imposed and granted for the provision of access, maintenance and services.
Local Authorities
Horsham District Council: South Downs National Park Authority: West Sussex County Council:
Minerals, Sporting and Timber Rights: The minerals, sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned are included in the sale.
Planning: The Estate is offered subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights of way, town planning schedules or resolutions and planning charges which may be or come into force. The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and satisfied themselves as to the effects that such matters have on the property.
BPS and CSS: Basic Payment Entitlements are no longer transferable and therefore not included in the sale. There is a Countryside Stewardship Scheme in place over the land until 31/12/2027. The purchaser(s) will be expected to continue the scheme for the remainder of its term or indemnify the vendor against any losses.
VAT: In the event that the sale of the property, or part of it or any right attached to it, becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the consideration.
Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions: The Estate is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, quasi-easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not. There are no public of rights of way running across the farm.
Employees (TUPE): There is no TUPE applicable.
Statutory Designations: The farm lies entirely within the South Downs National Park (SDNP).
BEST AND FINAL OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER BY 12 NOON
Description
The Pest House is the only property at the end of a quiet no-through country lane and consequently benefits from a high degree of privacy. It is a handsome period house with stone and brick elevations under a tiled roof.
A covered entrance way and wooden front door leads into an entrance hall with tiled flooring and half paneled walls. There is a cloakroom off the entrance hall.
The drawing room is double aspect with a fireplace which has a marble surround and woodburning stove. A part glazed door leads to the rear garden and a paved patio having a southerly aspect. Double doors lead into the sitting room, again double aspect with a brick fireplace. A snug lies off the drawing room, having a brick lined inglenook fireplace with a woodburning stove.
The kitchen is a double aspect room with a tiled floor and bay window to the front. A range of units incorporate dual sinks, an electric hob and dual ovens, and also spaces for a dishwasher and washing machine. There is a fireplace and a wooden door to the side.
Stairs rise from the drawing room to a landing off which there is a principal suite with shower room, three further double bedrooms and single bedroom, all with various period features. There is also a tiled family bathroom to complete the first floor.
The gardens are mostly laid to lawn and could be restored to a more formal state by an enthusiastic gardener. A stone wall separates an extensive parking area from part of the garden, at the end of which is a square stone summer house with a tiled roof.
A detached timber garage building has lean-to storage at the rear and a room with separate access that could easily be used as a home office or playroom.
To the west of the garden is a 3.87 acre paddock, ideal for horse grazing. In all, The Pest House extends to 15.63 acres.
Location
This property is situated on the edge of the downland village of Watersfield, within the Arun valley and within reach of Pulborough Brooks and the South Downs. Local amenities include a range of local shopping, including Charlie's Farm Shop in Bury and a well regarded shop in the neighbouring village of Fittleworth. There are two supermarkets in Pulborough which is approximately 3 miles away. Pulborough has a mainline station offering a service to London Victoria from 72 minutes and with a direct link to Gatwick.
Further shopping, leisure and cultural amenities may be found in Chichester and Horsham. There is a choice of schools within reach, including Dorset House, Windlesham and Seaford College. Recreational opportunities include golf at a number of clubs including West Sussex golf club, polo at Cowdray Park; racing and flying at Goodwood and sailing at Chichester Harbour. In addition, the RSPB centre at Pulborough Brooks is a superb venue for birdwatching and walking the wetlands.
Square Footage: 2,170 sq ft
Acreage: 15.63 Acres
Directions
From the centre of Watersfield village, turn into River Lane and continue almost to the very end. The gated entrance to the land is on the right (see the sale plan).
What3words: ///brimmed.encloses.straddled (best for directions)
Postcode: RH20 1NG
Additional Info
Method of Sale: The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in 2 lots.
Tenure and Possession: The farmland and fishing are sold subject to the remaining terms of their tenancy/licence agreements.
Lotting: In the event of a sale in lots, cross rights and reservations may be imposed and granted for the provision of access, maintenance and services.
Local Authorities
Horsham District Council: South Downs National Park Authority: West Sussex County Council:
Minerals, Sporting and Timber Rights: The minerals, sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned are included in the sale.
Planning: The Estate is offered subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights of way, town planning schedules or resolutions and planning charges which may be or come into force. The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and satisfied themselves as to the effects that such matters have on the property.
BPS and CSS: Basic Payment Entitlements are no longer transferable and therefore not included in the sale. There is a Countryside Stewardship Scheme in place over the land until 31/12/2027. The purchaser(s) will be expected to continue the scheme for the remainder of its term or indemnify the vendor against any losses.
VAT: In the event that the sale of the property, or part of it or any right attached to it, becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the consideration.
Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions: The Estate is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, quasi-easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not. There are no public of rights of way running across the farm.
Employees (TUPE): There is no TUPE applicable.
Statutory Designations: The farm lies entirely within the South Downs National Park (SDNP).
About this agent
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