8 bed detached house for sale

Pulborough, West Sussex RH20

Impressive architect designed 'Art Deco' style property offering over 8000 square feet of versatile accommodation, encompassing a tastefully arranged four bedroom attached annex, ideal for dual living, or easily returned into one substantial dwelling. Set in generous plot approaching two acres with views towards the South Downs National Park.

Accommodation

* Entrance porch * Spacious entrance hall * Ground floor cloakroom * Sitting room * Kitchen/breakfast room * Separate utility * Dining room * Study * Conservatory * Five first floor bedrooms * En-suites to three bedrooms * Family bathroom * Low maintenance landscaped gardens * Covered outdoor seating area * Detached double garage * Off road parking * Secure gated entrance * EPC rating B

Directions

From our office in Lower Street, continue in an easterly direction going passed the turning on your left into Glebelands and continue straight on to Mare Hill Road. After approximately a quarter of a mile, take the next turning on your left into Holme Manor. The property will then be found immediately on your left hand side.
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Situation

Pulborough is a large village on the northern bank of the River Arun with a good variety of local shops including butchers, hairdressers, a florist, public library, dentists, a Primary Health Care Centre, a Tesco store and Sainsbury's. The village has a primary school (St Mary's) and The Weald secondary school is at Billingshurst. There are also three churches, several pubs and a hotel. The mainline railway station at Pulborough is on the Arun Valley line to London (via Gatwick), Chichester and the South Coast. There are good links to the national road network as the A29 and A283 cross at Pulborough.

Sporting And Recreation

The area around Pulborough provides a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities with the West Sussex Golf Club and other golf clubs further afield at Cowdray Park and Goodwood. There is gliding at Parham, theatres at Chichester, Horsham and Worthing and sailing centres on the coast at Bosham and Chichester. There are some excellent pubs in and around Pulborough, many steeped in history. The local countryside provides numerous walks and bridle paths including the renowned South Downs Way. Of special note is the large rspb nature reserve at Wiggonholt Brooks near the edge of Pulborough. Pulborough has rugby, bowls, and cricket clubs, whilst there are leisure centres at Storrington and Billingshurst.

Description

Originally built by design in 1966 for a retiring Colonel and his wife returning from the far east, the property has a distinctive Art-Deco feel to it, with many geometric and symmetrical design features throughout, especially in the reception hall, with a wonderful sweeping staircase and glorious galleried landing which truly embraces the `Arts Decoratifs' movement and design.

The property is entered via a large entrance porch with tiled floor and large floor to ceiling ornate patterned glass panels and door leading through to the impressive reception hall with themed bar area and wonderful Art Deco styled feature radiators and the most glorious feature staircase creating a truly stunning vestibule ensured to impress entering guests. To the left there is a door leading through to the spacious and impressive south facing drawing room with coved ceilings, feature stone fireplace with log burner, wood flooring and large curved bay window with views over the grounds and the South Downs National Park beyond. To the right there is a large well laid out study also with feature fireplace and South facing window to front. To the rear the hall there is a door through to the bespoke designed kitchen with wonderfully ornate matching base and wall mounted units, stone work surfaces and built in Miele appliances, two separate sinks, gas hobs and copious storage cupboards. Leading off from the kitchen you enter into the lavish purpose built orangery with tiled floor, double doors to front and side and large atrium allowing in plenty of available light and views over adjoining garden and grounds. To complete the ground floor accommodation there is a separate dining room (formerly the cocktail lounge) and door leading to the cellarage and separate temperature controlled wine room, utility room and ground floor shower room.

From the impressive vestibule, a sweeping staircase leads to the grandiose galleried landing full of Art Deco characteristics and large window to rear allowing in plenty of available light and views over the impressive garden to the rear. There are four bedrooms to the first floor with an extremely spacious principle bedroom suite with wonderful views towards the South Down National Park, ornate built in wardrobes and storage and access to a well appointed en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, a raised marble surrounded bath and separate shower cubicle. Thereafter there is a a further guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and modern fitted family bathroom.

Adjoining 4 bedroom annexe
The main property has been tastefully divided and benefits from a generous adjoining four bedroom annexe with a large entrance hall, double aspect sitting room, large fully fitted kitchen, separate dining/reception room and four first floor bedrooms, principal bedroom with en-suite and family bathroom. This can be used for dual living purposes, or as an extra income stream as it is completely self contained.

Outside

The property is approached via a private electric gated entrance leading to a parking area and access to detached triple bay timber car barn comprising of garage, two car ports and further woodstore. From here a gravel drive leads up to a large level parking area with a large ornamental pond to the front surrounded by a large level lawn area enjoying a southerly aspect. To one side there is a patio area surrounding the orangery, ideal for enjoying the sun and views over gardens and South Downs National Park beyond.

To the rear, the grounds rise gently with a myriad of well stocked rockeries and terraced flower beds and hidden seating areas, whilst commanding lovely southerly views over the glorious West Sussex countryside. There is also extensive vegetable, herb and fruit gardens for those looking to grow their own produce. In all, the grounds equate to circa two acres of formal grounds.

Services

All mains are connected.
According to Ofcom for this address superfast broadband is available. Highest download speed is 73 Mbps.
6 solar panels for hot water and 18 for electricity (owned not leased)

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Council Tax

Council Tax Band G.
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Viewing

Strictly by appointment:

Notes

1. All measurements shown in these particulars are approximate.
2. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check information. Do so, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The mention of any appliance and/or services in these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.
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1. The particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract.
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