Location

Chestnut House enjoys an enviable and secluded location within the Burton Park estate at the foot of the South Downs and within the boundaries of the National Park.

The nearby town of Petworth just 4 miles north, is a well-known antique centre and also home to the beautiful National Trust property Petworth House. Here may be found a good range of convenience and speciality shopping for daily needs and a coffee or tasty snack in one of several pubs and tea shops. More extensive shopping facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Pulborough and Haslemere or the cathedral city of Chichester. For the commuter, access to the A3 can be gained at Milford while the railway stations at Pulborough and Haslemere, this station provides a frequent service to London Waterloo taking from 49 minutes, which is around 15 milies north. Schools in the area include the preparatory schools of Westbourne House and The Prebendal School in Chichester, Great Ballard in Eartham and Seaford College itself which is located in the village.

Recreational opportunities are many and varied. There is golf at a number of clubs in the area including Cowdray Park, Goodwood and Chiddingfold. There is polo at Midhurst, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell Park, sailing at Chichester and flying at Goodwood. The world famous motor sport events at Goodwood include the Festival of Speed, the Revival Meeting as well as club and track days for those keen to drive themselves. In addition, the surrounding countryside provides wonderful opportunities for walking and riding. All distances and journey times are approximate.

Description

Chestnut House is a substantial family residence situated on approximately 5.5 acres of land. With nearly 5,000 square feet of living space, this property offers extensive accommodation. The house features generously sized, vaulted reception rooms that create an open and spacious layout on the ground floor. These rooms provide delightful views of the garden and surrounding grounds. At the centre of the house, there is a large open plan kitchen with a stunning vaulted ceiling and a gallery landing above, which is currently used as an office. Through double doors, one accesses the timber-framed conservatory with wood-burning stove located on the southern side of the property, offering a seamless connection to the garden terrace, ideal for outdoor dining.

A noteworthy feature is the impressive drawing room, also vaulted, boasting a beautiful fireplace with a wood-burning stove, creating an inviting and cosy seating area. The drawing room also encompasses a formal dining area. Additional ground floor accommodation includes two bedrooms, one of which has a spacious en suite bathroom, a study and a utility room. On the first floor, there is a luxurious principal bedroom suite, complete with an adjoining dressing room and a fabulous bathroom. A separate staircase leads to a further bedroom with an adjacent shower room.

The 5.5 acre grounds of the property comprise formal level lawns, wild flower area, meadow and pasture and offer various amenities such as a workshop/store, a double garage - half of which is currently converted into an office space, raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse and ponds, providing a range of possibilities for outdoor enjoyment. Of particular note is a superb walled and heated outdoor swimming pool. Residents of Lodge Green have the benefit of accessing the stunning parkland grounds of Burton Park approximately 140 acres. including lakes, tennis courts and glorious downland walks.

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