4 bedroom house for sale

An imaginative and spacious conversion of an 18th century former farm building (2,567 sq ft), situated in the midst of the South Downs National Park in a most tranquil location, surrounded by some of the richest countryside in West Sussex.

Believed to date from the 18th century, Old Byre forms part of a range of farm buildings skilfully converted in the 1980's. Great care was taken to preserve the original character of the buildings with the main reception rooms providing impressive vaulted ceilings with original exposed beams and timbers. The sitting room is over 23' in length, with sliding doors on to a sheltered courtyard garden, whilst an impressive focal point is created by the attractive fireplace with its full height chimney breast. Directly alongside, lies an open plan kitchen/dining room
also leading on to the secluded courtyard garden and opening immediately on to the spacious dining room. A staircase rises to a spacious gallery which leads to a first floor galleried studio of some 28' in length.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged to one side and is accessed via a separate hallway. The principal bedroom suite is approached by way of a galleried dressing area with en-suite bathroom, whilst steps lead into the spacious vaulted bedroom. A second double bedroom has double doors which open out onto the front terrace. There are two further bedrooms, one of which can be used as a study. The spacious family bathroom has a contemporary suite, featuring a stand alone bath and separate shower.

Lordington Farm once formed part of the Stansted Estate and is surrounding by some of the best countryside in the South Downs National Park. The Lordington hamlet is served by the beautiful 12th century church at Racton, part of the Octagon rural parish. Despite these idyllic
surroundings the area is highly accessible to Chichester and the South Coast with good road and rail links to London with a choice of stations for Waterloo at Rowland's Castle, Petersfield or Havant. The neighbouring Adsdean Estate provides an organic butchers, whilst at Funtington to the south there is a farm shop and public house.

The historic cathedral city of Chichester offers comprehensive shopping facilities and a choice of social and recreational activities, all of which are easily accessible through the mainly level pedestrian areas of the beautifully preserved city. Cultural activities include the Pallant House Gallery and Festival Theatre. There are renowned schools in the area, both in the public and the private sector, which includes the highly popular Churche's College in Petersfield and Ditcham Park School (9 miles distant).

Events and sporting activities in the area include the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts, horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at nearby Goodwood, and bathing off the beaches at the Witterings. Chichester Harbour has a multitude of moorings (subject to availability), with access from the popular harbourside town of Emsworth, just 5 miles distant. Other local attractions include: the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum (home of the BBC's "The Repair Shop"), West Dean Gardens, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Goodwood House, Petworth House and adjacent Stansted Park.