Characterful, exquisitely presented country house with equestrian facilities and ancillary accommodation, in an idyllic rural setting. In all approx 7.48 acres.


Description

Grade II listed residence with a range of sought after amenities for enjoying life in the country including an indoor pool, snooker room, tennis court, a magnificent traditional barn and equestrian facilities.

Accessed from a minor country lane within the South Downs National Park between the attractive towns of Midhurst and Petersfield, Gatehouse Farm occupies an elevated position and benefits from well-draining, sand-based land making it ideal for all-year-round equestrian use. Privacy is a key benefit of the property as there are no public rights of way crossing the land yet there is direct access to an extensive network of footpaths and bridlepaths that traverse the surrounding countryside. For weekly or daily commuters, Petersfield and Haslemere train stations are within 7 and 13 miles from the property respectively, providing services to London Waterloo.

Fully renovated and substantially extended over the past 20 years by the current owners, the main house offers superbly presented reception spaces and 5-6 bedroom suites set over two floors. The layout was re-configured to ensure that all bedrooms have an ensuite bath or shower room.

Throughout the property there are a number of open fires and there is underfloor heating in the entrance hall, kitchen, sitting room, swimming pool and snooker room. The kitchen, which has doors leading straight out to the garden, has a vaulted ceiling and is an impressively voluminous room with ample space for a dining table and an abundance of storage. The adjacent sitting room is ideal for use as a playroom or as an informal alternative to the large drawing room off the reception hall. There are 2 studies, one on the ground floor and one at first floor level facilitating a comfortable ‘work from home’ arrangement. The latter doubles as a 6th bedroom suite. There are 2 fibre broadband lines to the property providing speeds of circa 500Mb.

The cellar, which is accessed via a 16th century stone staircase from the dining room, has a traditional brick floor and doubles as a utility room.

LEISURE FACILITIES
The leisure facilities at Gatehouse Farm are superb. The indoor pool is accessed via the sitting room, games room or from the garden. The pool dimensions are 9.93m x 6.36m and it has its own shower room. The games room is currently used as a snooker room but it could be arranged to suit a number of uses.

OUTSIDE
The splendid, Grade II listed, 17th century, traditional oakframed barn has been sensitively restored and used for parties and events. The large, double cart doors on each side open up to the courtyard and lawn next to the tennis court. There is a hidden wine store at the southerly end of the barn. The tennis court is discreetly located behind the piggeries.

ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION
The ancillary accommodation at Gatehouse Farm is particularly advantageous. There is plenty of space for those wishing to have staff living on site, house extended family and friends or generate a rental income. The delightful 3 bedroom cottage has been renovated to a similar standard to the main house and has a private area of garden to the south with far reaching views.

The Dairy, adjacent to the main house, is laid out as a 1 bedroom, two-storey annexe and there is a groom’s flat above the stable block.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
The current owners purchased the property on account of its suitability for equestrian use. The stable yard is conveniently located for access from the main house and paddocks. The 60m x 20m manege is well-draining and is capable of use allyear-round. The paddocks have post and rail fencing and from here there are lovely southerly views of the Downs. The green sand provides excellent drainage across the paddocks and ensures that horses can be readily exercised across the open areas of the estate throughout the year. The area is excellent for hacking with bridlepaths accessible directly from Gatehouse Farm.

Location

Gatehouse Farm is surrounded by farmland, with no neighbouring buildings, just outside the hamlet of Trotton, which lies within the South Downs National Park approximately 3.6 miles to the west of the charming historic market town of Midhurst. Midhurst offers a range of local amenities, including a butcher’s, bakery and supermarkets along with a number of pubs and restaurants.

Easebourne is approximately 5 miles away and is home to the renowned, award winning Cowdray Farm Shop and Café. Just under 10 miles away lies the town of Haslemere with its mainline train service to London Waterloo and a wide range of amenities such as supermarkets, leisure centre and a wide selection of pubs, restaurants and cafés. Petersfield, which is just under 7 miles away, has a range of shops, supermarkets and a mainline train station with services to London Waterloo.

There are numerous sporting activities available in the local area, including polo at Cowdray Park, which is host to the British Open Polo Championships, racing at Goodwood and golf at Cowdray Park, Goodwood, West Sussex Golf Club and Bognor Regis, amongst other clubs. Popular sailing spots include Bosham, Itchenor and Chichester Harbour. The nearby Witterings attract beach-goers and those keen on water sports.

There is an excellent selection of state and independent schools in the area, including Seaford College and Westbourne House near Chichester, Bedales, Ditcham Park and Churchers College at Petersfield and Highfield and Brookham at Liphook.

Cowdray Polo Club and Farm Shop 5.4 miles, Midhurst 3.6 miles, Petersfield Train Station 6.9 miles (services to London Waterloo from 1hr 9 mins), Petworth 11 miles Haslemere Train Station 12.2 miles (services to London Waterloo from 55 mins), Goodwood Motor Circuit 14 miles, Chichester Harbour 16.5 miles, The Witterings 24 miles, Central London 53 miles, Gatwick 42 miles.

(All distances are approximate)

Square Footage: 6,716 sq ft


Acreage: 7.48 Acres

Directions

Postcode: GU31 5DB