Location

Lee Place Farm lies in a beautiful rural setting just outside the South Downs National Park. With outstanding walking on an abundance of footpaths and bridleways on its doorstep accessing miles of unspoiled countryside, yet the house is conveniently located 2 miles from the A29. Public Houses in Wisborough Green and Adversane are both within 1.5 miles across the fields. Bridges across the River Arun allow access to Bedham woods and Stopham with some of Sussex’s prettiest foothpaths.

Pulborough is a thriving and well-connected town, offering a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, medical and dental practices, a veterinary clinic, a library, and a welcoming local pub. There are direct rail services to London Victoria (from 72 minutes) and the south coast, making it ideal for commuters and leisure travellers alike.
The larger village of Billingshurst, less than 7 miles away has a useful range of shops and services including a Leisure Centre, with rail links as above.

The picturesque market town of Petworth, lies at the heart of the South Downs National Park and is home to the 17th century National Trust owned Petworth House and beautiful 700 acre deer park, which is ideal for long, country walks and has a selection of elegant shops and restaurants.

Larger towns in the area are Arundel, Chichester, Horsham and Guildford. Locally to Lee Place Farm are some outstanding sporting facilities: golf at the West Sussex and Slinfold clubs, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park, gliding at Parham and birdwatching at Pulborough Brooks RSPB reserve. Schools in the area include St. Mary’s in Pulborough, The Weald in Billingshurst, Christ’s Hospital School near Horsham, Dorset House in Bury, Windlesham House near Washington and Seaford College near Petworth.

Description

Set within approximately 4 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, this stunning Victorian residence enjoys far-reaching views across open countryside and offers spacious, flexible living, ideal for multigenerational families.

The house is approached via a long driveway with extensive parking and a variety of garaging options. The formal entrance is framed by a feature pond, giving way to a broad porch and into a graceful central hallway, offering easy access to all the ground floor rooms.

The principal reception room, facing south, has a large bay window overlooking the garden and a striking carved fireplace, a central focal point. Double doors lead to the conservatory and terrace both benefitting from western light and magnificent sunsets and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The pretty study, playroom and cloakroom all lead off the central hall.

The heart of the home is the impressive kitchen/dining room,
a large entertaining space looking west and north, farmhouse style cupboards with granite worktops and a central island. A two-oven AGA is complemented by a Neff oven, combi microwave-oven, induction hob, and built in appliances, including two fridges, freezer and a dishwasher. There is a built in sound system with ceiling speakers. Part underfloor heating together with the AGA make this a cosy and comfortable room. Off the kitchen there is a coat room with further storage cupboards and a back hall leading to garages and parking.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a true sanctuary, facing south and west overlooking the countryside. It has a generous en suite bathroom with twin basins, a separate shower, and a roll top bath. A substantial dressing room provides excellent storage including hanging rails and drawers.

All the additional bedrooms are generously proportioned and well appointed, with a further en suite, a family bathroom, and a dedicated shower room.

In addition, the first floor continues on with a laundry room two further bedrooms and bathroom offering the opportunity for an integrated annexe also accessible via a back staircase leading down to the garages.

The gardens are a standout feature of the property, with wide lawns, established flower beds, a croquette lawn and an abundance of fruit trees bordered by tall hedges and mature trees for privacy. A terrace behind the house provides a perfect space for outdoor dining, with sweeping views of the fields and open land beyond. The land extends to the Wey and Arun Canal, and the canal path in both directions.

Off the main garden is the vegetable garden with raised beds and there is also a useful greenhouse. The ‘Hen House’, gives separate modern accommodation with a sitting room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, and has been a successful holiday let.

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