Property description

THE PROPERTY Hazelgrove is set on a slight rise with views to the south over the village and towards the coastline in the distance. The entrance is flanked by brick and flint walls, with hand carved electric gates opening onto a gravel driveway, allowing parking for multiple vehicles and turning areas to the front of the house, with an impressive, mature magnolia tree with ornamental stone pathways set around rose beds.



The central entrance hall runs the length of the house with reception rooms arranged to either side. The heart of the house has a beautifully proportioned drawing room of some 30' in length with large open fireplace surrounded by a french-style marble mantlepiece, fitted bookcases and large east facing window bay. From this room glazed double doors open onto the light south facing garden room with picture windows looking out over the surrounding grounds. A short glazed hallway leads to the recreation wing with indoor heated swimming pool, sitting area/gym, changing room and sauna.



A comfortable library/study lies to the north of the drawing room complete with large open fireplace on a raised brick hearth with fitted bookshelves and double doors opening onto the garden.



To the western side of the hallway lies a comfortable south facing informal sitting room which runs directly into the stunning kitchen/breakfast room, creating a light relaxed living area for everyday family life. The formal dining room is directly adjacent to the kitchen, with additional access from the main entrance hall.



On the first floor there are four bedroom suites. The principal bedroom is an exceptional room with vaulted ceiling and large picture windows looking out over the partially walled gardens. There is a well appointed en suite with a range of fitted wardrobes. The remaining bedroom suites include a guest suite with en suite bathroom and 2 other bedrooms that share a central en suite bathroom.













Outside

The front drive is flanked by a lawn, borders, clipped shrubs, rose beds and surrounded by ornamental stone pathways sheltered by a beautiful mature magnolia tree.



Doors from the study, garden room and recreation wing open onto well established partially walled gardens. These have been laid mainly to lawn with various focal points created by planting, pergola arches and walkways.



Walking north from the house beautifully stocked borders are planted with a colorful variety of ground cover plants, spring bulbs and traditional perennials designed to provide interest and colour all the year round. An ornamental pond lies to the northern boundary and nearby hard standing, currently occupied by a wooden summerhouse has a slightly raised position looking out over the garden. A second seating area is reached by a short graveled pathway flanked by rose beds. Walking to the east the visitor then walks back to the house under a pergola covered walkway planted with climbing roses, jasmine and clematis, passing young apple trees and bluebells. Close to the house a kitchen garden has raised borders, aluminium framed greenhouse and mower store with nearby wooden garden studio.



To the west of the house is a small secluded patio immediately adjacent to the kitchen door. This has further borders and a gravelled pathway leading back to the garage and driveway. Gardeners outside WC.



Double garage, 19'11" x 21'3", remote control up-and-over-door, personal door, fluorescent lighting and power.

 

THE LOCATION The village of Slindon is predominantly owned by the National Trust, which has preserved much of its character and charm. Lying between Chichester and Arundel within the newly created South Downs National Park, it is in close proximity to forestry commissioned woodland and many attractive country walks and bridle paths. There is a parish church and a village shop, which is collectively run by the village residents. The nearby villages of Barnham, Eastergate and Fontwell provide a good selection of local shops whilst Chichester and Arundel, and the provincial centres of Worthing and Brighton, are within an easy travelling distance by car providing comprehensive shopping facilities. There is also a good choice of rail links to London and Gatwick airport from Barnham, Arundel or Amberley.



Numerous sporting and recreational activities in the area include horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, Polo at Cowdray Park, several golf courses, a private country club at Goodwood with modern gym and indoor swimming pool and sailing at Littlehampton and Chichester harbours. The surrounding contryside provides many opportunities for walking, riding or mountain biking.