Location

Situated on the outskirts of Cowfold, in West Sussex. Cowfold has an assortment of local independent shops together with a supermarket, a public house and restaurants. Comprehensive shopping is at Henfield (5.4 miles) and Horsham (7.5 miles).

The area offers a superb range of sporting and leisure activities including golf at West Sussex and Mannings Heath, horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, show jumping at Hickstead, sailing at Chichester and Ardingly, and bridleways and footpaths leading to miles of walks across the surrounding countryside. Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Alexander House, Gravetye Manor and Ockenden Manor.

Mainline Rail Service: Haywards Heath (London Bridge/Victoria/St. Pancras International, journey time from 42 minutes) and Horsham (London Bridge/Victoria, journey time from 55 minutes).

The A272 connects with the A24 and A/M23, providing access to the south coast and connections to Gatwick airport, the M25 and national motorway network.

There is an excellent range of highly-regarded schools in the area, including Christ's Hospital, Brighton College, Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill Girls, Steyning Grammar, Windlesham and Lancing College.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Description

A handsome and substantial detached period house with former coach house and various outbuildings, set on the rural southern edge of the village in a generous plot of approximately 4.15 acres. The property now requires modernisation, but offers a prime opportunity for a buyer who is interested in significantly refurbishing and renovating to create a bespoke home.

With over 6,203 sq ft of accommodation in the main house, arranged over three floors, and additional outbuildings, Cowfold Lodge has the benefit of an extensive footprint and elegant proportions.

In its current configuration, which can be seen in full on the accompanying floorplan, the house offers four reception rooms, an open plan farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room with a pantry, a second kitchen, a utility room, two WCs and an attached greenhouse/conservatory on the ground floor; on the first floor are five bedrooms (four with basins, one with a dressing room), a bathroom and a WC, with four further bedrooms offering options for either accommodation or storage on the second floor.

Outside, the charming former coach house has a wealth of period detail, and further outbuildings include a double garage/machinery store, a brick and timber building with power connected offering two workshops, garden stores and a vinehouse. There is a timber summer house and a former home office.

The extensive gardens and grounds are level, and have previously been landscaped into distinct sections including a treelined walkway, a rose garden, a formal garden, a productive orchard, and a wild meadow. The property is approached via an in and put driveway, and there is space for parking multiple vehicles to the front of the house with a further large courtyard to the side. About 4.15 acres.

Agent's Notes
1. The neighbour has right of way over a portion of the drive

Directions

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From the centre of Cowfold, take the A281 south, leaving the village and passing the white picket fence sign on the right; the entrance to Cowfold Lodge is the next left turn, marked by black and white posts.