Property description

LUXURIOUS, MODERN 5-6 BEDROOM HOUSE WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS OVER THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK SET IN THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE BETWEEN PETWORTH AND MIDHURST

Key Features

5/6 bedrooms
3 bath/shower rooms
4 reception rooms
Large Modern family living space
Gym with sauna and shower
Designer 1st floor deck
Stunning views
Designer garden
0.55 acre
Integral garage with workshop

Full Description

Hopewell House reputedly has one of the best views in Lodsworth, if not the best, and has been designed to maximise its position looking out over the beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park. The extensive modernisation and enlargement carried out by the current owners completed in 2013 results in a light, modern and easy to run home with spacious family living accommodation and entertaining space.

The hand-crafted staircase forms a central feature to the design of the house and is constructed of American black walnut with a hand-carved oak handrail. It leads to an open plan sitting room with window seat and a Swedish log-burning fire and dining area and opens into a large Leicht kitchen with central island, Total Control Aga, Miele dishwasher and walk-in larder.

The whole space has wide-plank engineered oak flooring and gives on to the terrace through two sets of concertina doors, bringing the garden into the house in the Summer. A small study which also has double doors into the garden is entered from the sitting room and at the other end a large laundry/flower room provides valuable work space for projects.

The large picture windows in the first-floor drawing room capture the views over the vineyards as far as Chanctonbury Ring, some twenty-five miles away to the south-east, and beyond. A feature stone fireplace and steel register grate by Chesney's provides a surround to a gas fire. Double doors lead from the drawing room to a large deck with a contemporary steel balustrade, providing a perfect space for drinks and entertaining in good weather and a place to enjoy the views.

The master bedroom also has double doors on to the deck, affording an opportunity for breakfast in the morning sun. The dressing room, which could readily form another bedroom, and bathroom with its Italian sanitary ware complete the master suite. There is also a further study on the first floor which could also provide another bedroom, together with a gym with a new sauna, a cloakroom, and access to the garage/workshop.

From the double-height hall the staircase goes on up to the second floor, where there are three further double bedrooms, two of them incorporating picture windows, with Juliet balconies to catch the views, and two bath/shower rooms.

Outside

The landscaped gardens are an impressive feature of this property with numerous specimen trees and shrubs. Steps lead down from the first-floor deck to the lower secluded sitting area and main terrace. Two rainwater retention tanks, with a capacity of 2200 litres and hidden under the steps from the upper deck capture rain from the roof and provide garden watering in times of drought. From the main lawn which is surrounded by flower beds, stone steps lead down to further lawns with an arc of flowering cherries and on through the rustic trellis planted with climbing roses, to the greenhouse, Wendy house and shed. A gate opens onto the lane leading into The Street through the back fence of the garden.

Situation

Hopewell House is located on a hill overlooking the village and within walking distance of the Hollist Arms and the award-winning local shop. , Lodsworth lies is the so-called Golden Triangle between Petworth and Midhurst with their comprehensive amenities, excellent schools and shops. It is a thriving community with many activities and entertainment events taking place in the church and vibrant village hall. Haslemere (around 8 miles) has further shopping facilities and main line trains to London in under an hour to Waterloo. The larger towns of Chichester and Guildford with their theatres are within easy reach. Also the area has much to offer in sporting facilities including golf at Cowdray, Liphook, Pulborough and Goodwood; racing and motor sports at Goodwood; polo at Cowdray, Real Tennis at Petworth and sailing at Chichester.

General

Services: Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Oil-fired central heating to radiators.
Council tax: The property is in Tax Band F with an annual charge of £2,149.52 for the year ending 31 March 2016.
Postcode: GU28 9BT.
Local authority: Chichester District Council, East Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 9LD Tel: 01243 785166.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the vendor's agents

Easements

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, either public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to or not.

Property Features :

• LUXURIOUS 5/6 BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE
• PANORAMIC VIEWS OF SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK
• 4 RECEPTION ROOMS
• LARGE MODERN FAMILY LIVING SPACE
• GYM WITH SAUNA AND SHOWER