Pensfold

A character farmhouse in wonderful grounds.


Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a country house, set in a private position on the Surrey / Sussex border, with a swimming pool, in excess of 36 acres of formal and informal gardens, paddocks, bluebell woodland, and frontage to the River Arun, with fishing rights. The farmhouse is believed to date back to approximately 1550 with later additions added in the early sixties and is now in need of refurbishment.

Features of note include a large inglenook fireplace in the main reception room as well an open fire in the kitchen/dining room, and leaded light windows. The property is set over four floors including a cellar at the lower ground level. The drawing room is in the older part of the house and has lovely views across the pond and gardens to the fields beyond. Two further reception rooms, and utility are all in the original wing of the house and are lovely light rooms with exposed beams and views out to the garden. The five bedrooms are set over two floors with a bathroom serving each room. The principal suite also offers a walk-in dressing room.

The formal four acres of garden surround the property, mainly laid to lawn, mature shrubs, trees, and natural borders. To the south of the house and adjoining the former barn (ancillary accommodation and garaging), is the swimming pool area. There is direct access to the Downs Link, perfect for cycling and riding, running from Guildford to the South Coast. There would be the potential to add stables, subject to the usual planning permissions, which would create an excellent equestrian property as there is unlimited access to riding. To the front of the property, the lovely natural pond can be crossed where it narrows by a stone footbridge. Within the gardens, there is a small brick outbuilding with plumbing and electrics.

The 30 acres of paddocks lead onto bluebell woods and a private stretch of the River Arun. Fishing rights may also apply.

Location

Pensfold is situated in an outstanding rural position, close to the Surrey/Sussex border and about 1 mile to the south of the village of Rudgwick which provides local amenities including shops, doctor, dentist, village inn and church. The property is set amidst beautiful open countryside and approached by an unadopted no-through lane (part of which is also shared).

The villages of Cranleigh and Billingshurst are each about 5 miles and provide excellent facilities whilst the larger centres of Horsham and Guildford are 7 miles and 15 miles respectively. From Horsham there is a main line rail service to London Victoria (from 52 minutes) and from Guildford to London Waterloo (from 37 minutes). There are excellent sporting and recreational facilities in the area including golf at The West Sussex (near Pulborough), The West Surrey (near Milford), Wildwood (Alfold), Slinfold, Cranleigh and Rookwood (Horsham), racing at Goodwood and Polo at Hurtwood Park and Cowdray Park.

Over the surrounding countryside there are many miles of beautiful walks and rides including the nearby Downs Link bridleway. Within a short distance there are excellent schools including village schools, Pennthorpe (Rudgwick), Farlington, Cranleigh, St. Catherine's (Bramley) and Charterhouse at Godalming.

Please check google maps for exact distances and travel times (property postcode: RH12 3BU)

Square Footage: 5,349 sq ft




Acreage: 37 Acres

Directions

From London take the A3. At Guildford leave the A3 and take the A281 (Horsham road) south for just over 13 miles until you reach the village of Bucks Green. Shortly after the Fox Inn turn right onto Haven Road and after quarter of a mile turn left onto Naldretts Lane. Continue along here for 0.9 miles until reaching the gates for Pensfold Farm.


Additional Info

We have been informed there are existing provisions for electricity, oil-fired central heating and private drainage services will prudently require a full review and overhaul.

Marketed by: Savills, Petworth