Leith House

This exciting and unique five bedroom detached home has been superbly designed to incorporate the best of modern living with traditional values. The property occupies an wonderful position on the outskirts of South Harting in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Refurbished to an extremely high standard by the current owners this exceptional home of 3,711sq ft (344.8 sqm) offers bespoke fittings and a high specification throughout and provides all the pre-requisites for modern family living.

The accommodation - accessed from a central staircase which forms an integral part of the design - offers a variety of different spaces. Of particular note is the open plan kitchen and breakfast room, which in our opinion offers excellent family living and entertaining space. The Neptune kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke solid wood cabinets, built in appliances, central island, woodburner and a Rangemaster stove. A utility/boot room provides a functional extension to the kitchen and is fitted with range of fitted cupboards and Miele appliances.

Formal reception space is offered by way of 23'ft double aspect sitting room which enjoys a fireplace with inset woodburning stove. Double doors open to a study/media room. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs ascend from the ground floor to the first- floor landing. Bedroom one is double aspect and enjoys views across the horse fields, with a dressing room and ensuite shower room. There are two further double aspect bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the third floor there are two double bedrooms both with ensuite shower rooms.

Outside

The property is approached via electric gates and a sweeping gravel drive. The property enjoys an enclosed heating swimming pool with sun terraces. There is a level formal lawn which is stocked with a wide range of mature trees and shrubs.

Leith House also benefits from an attached self-contained accommodation which is currently used as grooms accommodation which comprises a living room, with kitchenette, shower room and a paddle staircase leading to a bedroom.

Equestrian facilities
A well- equipped equestrian complex comprises of American barn stabling with 9 stables and tack room . There is an attached hay barn plus an additional large store with full front closing/locking doors suitable for machinery/horse trailer storeage. Outdoor fenced riding arena with all weather sand, fibre and rubber surface from equestriansurfaces.co.uk which was completed approx. four years ago. Claydon 5 horse walker which was installed three years ago. There is a timber framed office with has a log burner stove, shower room and ample seating area plus WiFi.

The paddocks are post and railed, with electric fencing with running water to each paddock. There are a further 7 stables which are in need of restoration/conversion.

Agents Note:

The current owners have put in a pre-planning application with South Downs National Park SDNP/21/03534/PRE. Demolition and resitting of an existing residential dwelling, demolition of an existing redundant stable block, erection of a replacement dwelling, covered manège and a wider landscape enhancement. Current status- pre-planning advice confirmed.

Leith House is situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of South Harting in the heart of the South Downs National Park. The house offers spectacular views and is within one mile of the village and its amenities, including the White Horse public house and village shop. Nearby Equestrian competition centres include Coombelands and Parwood, with Hickstead and Pyecombe showgrounds being within 40 miles.

Nearby Petersfield is a highly desirable market town which has a mainline station which provides frequent services into London Waterloo taking about 67 minutes. The town provides extensive shopping facilities as well as a superb selection of coffee shops, pubs and restaurants. Communications are excellent with the A3 providing fast and dire

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