Property description

PROPERTY SUMMARY The Manor House is the premier residence on Hayling Island and has played an important part in its long history. A fine country house with parkland and grounds of 4.51 acres, including and ornamental lake. The Manor House is an imposing and classic Georgian building and an architectural gem. Approached via a sweeping U shaped drive to the west of the house, the southern façade of The Manor House is the more impressive with a classical brick pediment and circular window set into the roof elevation. The entrance porch also has classical echoes with semi-circular stone steps, Doric columns and fanlight over the front door. Now upgraded and modernised to the highest specification, but retaining many original and character features, this fine Manor House provides superb and elegant family accommodation laid out over three floors. The five formal reception rooms are all beautifully proportioned, as is the superb master bedroom suite on the first floor. On the top floor are four further large bedrooms and bathroom. Outside lie several paddocks and parkland, including an ornamental lake and a walled garden laid to lawn with the adjacent Dovecote and adjoining it a gymnasium. The store rooms outside the kitchen comprise a potting shed, log store, bin store and garden store. There is also garaging and a stable block.

Country houses of this quality seldom come to the market and viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate its exceptional interiors and period features.



Hayling Island was ceded by William the Conquer to French Jumiegnes monks in 1067 and the Grange to the medieval Benedictine Priory was subsequently built on the site in the centre of the island. The 65' medieval dovecote, one of the oldest in the country with its original brick nesting boxes set into the walls, remains. The present Manor House built on these foundations and described as 'handsome' by Nikolaus Pevsner dates from 1777 and served as a hunting lodge for Edward Duke of Norfolk who live at Arundel. In 1825 the island was sold to William Padwick who was responsible for building the first bridge across to the mainland. The Manor House remained in the Padwick family until 1971.



Occupying a central position on the island, The Manor House is well located for easy access to the golf course, sailing club and beaches that Hayling Island offers as well as easy access to Havant to the north via the bridge at Langstone with its mainline station to London Waterloo and via the A27 to the Cathedral City of Chichester to the east with its Festival Theatre and Goodwood with its celebrated Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts and the season of horse racing including Glorious Goodwood. Portsmouth to the west is renowned for its maritime history including HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, Henry VIII's famous warship which sank in the 16th Century in the Solent.

 

ENTRANCE The road leading to the Manor House is owned by the Manor House but the adjacent farm has a right of way (albeit it has to maintain the road on behalf of the Manor). Turning into a private lane off Manor Road with open fencing to one side, pass the lake on the right heading to the entrance of The Manor House. Crescent style driveway with stable style gate with in and out facilities, the driveway has lawned areas to either side, leading under an arch of two tress to a further curved driveway sweeping back round to the road. The front of property are flowering borders with mature shrubs evergreens and bushes, brick and flint wall to one side with further car parking and curved steps leading up to Georgian style portico entrance doorway with feature wooden carvings and mouldings. Steps up to the main front door with black furniture, leading to: 

HALLWAY/PASSAGE WAY Three feature arched arches with ornate mouldings, dado rail, high skirting boards, ceiling coving, wall lights, opening to: 

PRIMARY HALLWAY 40' 0" x 9' 0" (12.19m x 2.74m) Doors to primary rooms, feature architraves, balustrade staircase rising to first floor, radiator, matching ceiling coving, dado rail and high skirting boards, dimmer switch, archway with door leading down to basement / cellar and secondary (formerly staff) staircase rising to all floors. 

SITTING ROOM 25' 10" x 16' 1" (7.87m x 4.9m) Three sash style windows to front aspect each with shutters overlooking driveway and lawns, oak wooden flooring, ornate ceiling coving with central ceiling rose, dado rail, high skirting boards, two radiators with covers over, central inset chimney breast with granite inlay and hearth with living flame pebble gas fire and wood surround, bracket and wiring for wall mounted T.V., door to inner lobby area with further door leading to primary hall, built-in double door storage cupboard with range of shelving, ornate architraves, dimmer switch, power points. 

MORNING ROOM 19' 9" x 19' 9" (6.02m x 6.02m) Twin sash style windows with shutters and seating areas under to front aspect overlooking driveway and lawns, twin matching windows to side aspect with shutters and seating areas under, two radiators, power points, ceiling rose and coving, two double floor power points, feature central room chimney breast with brick inlay and tiled hearth with open fire (not tested), two low level cupboards to either side with shelving over, wall lights, dimmer switch. 

DRAWING ROOM 29' 8" x 19' 8" (9.04m x 5.99m) Three sash style windows to side aspect overlooking lawns, lake and gardens with seating areas under and matching shutters, two radiators, feature original ceiling rose, ornate coving and cornicing, hidden chimney breast with Adam style surround fireplace with open fire (not tested), power points, dado rail, high skirting boards, two matching arched shelved areas to one end of the room, inter-linking door through small lobby area to dining room. 

DINING ROOM 20' 0" x 14' 9" (6.1m x 4.5m) Sash style window with seating area under and shutters overlooking the garden and fields beyond, two radiators, high ceiling with coving, central ceiling rose and ceiling mounted speakers, hidden chimney breast with surround fireplace with original cast iron grate (not tested), power points, doorway to one side with low level opening, further door leading to drawing room, dimmer switch. 

HOME OFFICE / STUDY 15' 0" x 14' 4" (4.57m x 4.37m) Primary room area: Measurements do not include recessed area for door opening with low level storage cupboards, sash style window to rear aspect, comprehensive range of high level book shelving, storage cupboards and fire surround, raised plinth area with steps leading up to raised storage area with railings, wire spotlight system, power points, two radiators, panelled door, further radiator and part panelling and door to the understairs storage cupboard. 

BILLIARD ROOM / LIBRARY ROOM 34' 10" x 18' 3" (10.62m x 5.56m) To one end of the room is a comprehensive floor to ceiling built-in library incorporating book shelving and storage cupboards with ornate wooden carvings and coving, high ceiling with cornicing, twin original ceiling rose and cornicing, two double radiators, power points, central chimney breast with feature pillared fireplace with cast iron grate and slate hearth (not tested), dado rail, high skirting boards, two sets of twin doors with glazed panels to either side and over leading to rear terrace and garden with original shutters, 12' original (eight footed) billiard table with green felt and lighting over (by negotiation), panelled door to: 

INNER LOBBY / STORAGE AREA 'T' shaped with two skylight windows, panelling to dado rail level, raised corner built-in storage shelf and cupboard, door to kitchen. 

SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Close coupled w.c., corner wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled surrounds, radiator, skylight window. 

LAUNDRY ROOM 15' 0" x 7' 0" (4.57m x 2.13m) To front of built-in storage cupboards, four built-in storage cupboards with range of shelving, radiator, high level window overlooking the walled garden, work surface with storage cupboards under, 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, space for fridge / freezer, washing machine point, space for tumble dryer, shelving, power points, spotlights. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 19' 0" x 19' 0" (5.79m x 5.79m) Ceramic tiled flooring, range of bespoke hand crafted kitchen units including dresser style units with open shelving, plate rack and spice drawer, glazed panelled doors and drawers under, granite work surface with storage and cupboards under, under unit electric oven, twin sink unit with mixer tap and granite drainer to one side with windows overlooking private courtyard towards the driveway, matching tiled flooring, blue AGA with twin circular hotplates with ovens under and wooden mantle over, tall larder style units housing twin fridges with matching twin freezers under and storage cupboards over, tall pull out larder style unit to one side of chimney breast with drawer units and drawers. Central island with granite work surface, low level electric hob with 'Neff' oven under, storage shelving, drawers and cupboards under, inset ceiling spotlights, ornate coving, radiator, alarm panel, door to outer lobby with coir matting, door leading to courtyard, door to boot room (former kitchen). 

BOOT ROOM 18' 10" x 13' 9" (5.74m x 4.19m) Original fireplace with brick surround, circular wash area with surround, radiator, tiled flooring, sash style window overlooking walled garden, large door leading to outside, built-in double doored storage cupboard, fire surround. 

FIRST FLOOR Easy rise staircase with mezzanine landing, large sash style window to side aspect, split level landing to front and rear, door to inner landing area with window to side aspect, built-in storage cupboard, further cupboard housing immersion hot water heater (not tested) and water tank. 

BATHROOM 1 10' 5" x 7' 10" (3.18m x 2.39m) Shower cubicle with 'Mira' shower, glazed panelled door, pedestal wash hand basin and mixer tap, low level w.c, panelled bath with mixer tap and separate shower attachment with tiled shelving to either end, twin sash style windows to front aspect, ceramic tiled to half wall level, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, ceiling spotlights. 

PRIMARY LANDING Curved balustrade 'L' shaped landing, wired-in alarm, ceiling rose, coving, radiator, sash style window to front aspect with seating under, dado rail, doors to primary rooms, from this area there is a doorway to an inner lobby and further doorway with spiral staircase rising to all floors and further bedrooms. 

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE  

BEDROOM 19' 9" x 19' 9" (6.02m x 6.02m) Twin sash style windows to front aspect with seating areas under and shutters overlooking lawns and driveway, further matching sash style windows to side aspect with shutters and seating under overlooking lawns and lake, two radiators, power points, central chimney breast with ornate surround with twin doors to either side leading to: 

DRESSING ROOM 21' 5" x 19' 10" (6.53m x 6.05m) Comprehensive range of built-in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving on three walls, doorway leading to landing, dimmer switches, twin sash style windows with seating under overlooking garden, radiator, power points, twin doors leading to: 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 19' 9" x 8' 0" (6.02m x 2.44m) Matching built-in tall wardrobes / storage cupbards with central vanity area, tiled shelving, cupboards with twin oval wash hand basins and mixer taps with matching splash back, wall lights, shaver point, concealed cistern w.c., panelling to dado rail level, radiator with cover over, corner shower cubicle with separate shower attachment, tiled inlay and shelf, double ended panelled bath with granite surround, telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, brass heated towel rail, sash style window to side aspect. 

BEDROOM 2 16' 0" x 15' 10" (4.88m x 4.83m) Twin sash style windows to front aspect with seating under and original shutters, ceiling coving, radiator with cover over, power points, built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard, panelled door, door to: 

DRESSING ROOM/SNUG 16' 0" x 9' 7" (4.88m x 2.92m) Sash style window to front aspect with shutters and seating under, dimmer switch, radiator with cover over, power points, ceiling coving, door to landing, door to built-in storage cupboard. 

BEDROOM 3 19' 8" x 15' 0" (5.99m x 4.57m) Sash style window to rear aspect overlooking garden and fields beyond with seating area under, built-in double doored wardrobe with hanging space and shelving, ceiling coving and spotlights, dado rail, high skirting boards, power points, panelled door. 

INNER LANDING Large built-in storage cupboard, (formerly staff) staircase rising to top floor and down to reception level, with window to side aspect. 

BEDROOM 4 9' 9" x 7' 6" (2.97m x 2.29m) Measurements to front of built-in wardrobes, range of wardrobes to one wall, sash style window to rear aspect, radiator, panelled door, power points. 

BATHROOM 2 White suite comprising; panelled bath and hand grips, mixer tap and shower attachment, fully ceramic tiled to walls, mirror, mosaic tiled flooring, heated towel rail, concealed cistern w.c, wash hand basin and mixer tap, shaver point, shower cubicle with panelled door, extractor fan and light. 

TOP FLOOR Landing, door to bedroom, doorway to: 

INNER LANDING 45' 10" x 6' 9" (13.97m x 2.06m) With an approximate ceiling height of 6'3", two radiators, ceiling spotlights, access to loft space, doors to primary rooms, built-in double doored cupboards to one end. 

BEDROOM 6 20' 7" x 22' 0" (6.27m x 6.71m) Measurements taken from approximately 2'5" off floor level with eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, central ceiling height of 6'3". Sash style window to rear aspect overlooking gardens and fields beyond with far reaching views, double radiator, power points, painted original wooden beam supports. 

BEDROM 5/SITTING ROOM 20' 4" x 16' 10" (6.2m x 5.13m) To front of chimney breast, measurements taken from approximately 2'4" off floor level with eaves to ceiling, maximum ceiling height 6'4". Sash style window to front aspect overlooking driveway and lawns, double radiator, power points, original painted beams and roof supports, access to loft space, bracket for wall mounted T.V, range of built-in storage cupboards. 

BATHROOM 3 White suite comprising; panelled bath with chrome telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, vanity unit with wash hand basin and cupboard space under, low level w.c, wood panelling to walls, shaver point, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, range of built-in storage cupboards with shelving. 

BEDROOM 7 22' 2" x 19' 3" (6.76m x 5.87m) Measurements taken from approximately 2'3" off floor level with eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, original painted roof supports, sash style window to front aspect overlooking driveway and lawns with radiator under, wall lights, power points. 

BEDROOM 8 14' 8" x 10' 3" (4.47m x 3.12m) Primary area: Measurements do not include recessed area for door opening and slight eaves to ceiling, approximate ceiling height 6'3" comprehensive range of built-in wardrobes/storage cupboards to two sides with hanging space and shelving, sash style window overlooking the garden with far reaching views and double radiator under, power points. 

BASEMENT/CELLAR Accessible via a doorway in the main hallway leads down to two rooms. 

ROOM 1 19' 6" x 14' 8" (5.94m x 4.47m) With an approximate ceiling height of 5'0", on edge brick flooring, range of shelves, small window to rear aspect with a water pump system, steps leading to hallway, doorway leading to: 

WINE CELLAR 19' 6" x 14' 8" (5.94m x 4.47m) Window to rear aspect, approximate ceiling height of 5'11", on edge brick flooring, arched opening of former barrel storage with wine shelving over, electric lighting. 

OUTSIDE To the left hand side of the front door is a high retaining brick and flint wall leading to a private courtyard. The courtyard extends approximately 51'0" x 15'7" laid to brick with flowering borders, access to multiple stores and door to outer lobby and kitchen area,  

POTTING SHED 8' 2" x 8' 2" (2.49m x 2.49m) Door to courtyard 

GARDEN STORE 19' 11" x 8' 3" (6.07m x 2.51m) Door to courtyard 

LOG STORE 9' 7" x 8' 3" (2.92m x 2.51m) Door to courtyard 

BIN STORE 8' 3" x 7' 10" (2.51m x 2.39m) Door to courtyard 

OUTSIDE To the rear of the store rooms is a high retaining wall and opening leading to hardstanding storage area with access to stables and garage block.



 

STABLE 1 13' 3" x 11' 2" (4.04m x 3.4m) Access to courtyard 

STABLE 2 13' 3" x 11' 2" (4.04m x 3.4m) Access to courtyard 

GARAGES 27' 5" x 20' 6" (8.36m x 6.25m) Block of three interlinking garages. Beside the garages is a further covered area and gateway leading to walled garden. This area of hardstanding is approximately 52' at the widest point x 30', external security lighting 

OUTSIDE FRONT To the front is a crescent style driveway laid to shingle sweeping to the front of the house and back onto the road again with a lawned central area with flowers and bushes. To the right hand side of the house is an open field with ornamental lake, shrubs, evergreens and bushes.  

OUTSIDE REAR Directly to the rear of the property accessible from the billiard room / library is a raised terrace with flagstone areas and steps leading down to the lawned garden. Lawned garden with raised flowering borders, shrubs, evergreens and trees, enclosed by fence panelling on two sides with gateway leading to side, further brick and flint wall with arch way leading to further garden area including the walled garden.

Fully walled garden with pedestrian gateway with raised terraced areas and external storage, pathway leading to a detached building housing the medieval Dovecote, store and the gymnasium.

 

GYMNASIUM 23' 2" x 14' 7" (7.06m x 4.44m) Windows to side and front aspects, ceiling spotlights, mirror to one wall, stripped and stained skirting boards, power points, bracket for wall mounted T.V, access into loft storage space, spotlights.  

DOVECOTE 23' 5" x 14' 8" (7.14m x 4.47m) Pitched roof with wooden supports, dove holes and brickwork, doorway to side with storage cupboard to one end. The dove cot is accessible from the walled garden. 

ATTACHED STORE 14' 8" x 14' 8" (4.47m x 4.47m) Door to walled garden.



 

OUTSIDE CONT/D To the side of the dovecote is an open fenced garden area laid to lawn with trees overlooking farmland, low level brick and flint wall twin opening leading to formal rose garden with high brick and flint retaining walls, further gateway leading to lawned garden with greenhouse with shrubs, evergreens and bushes with open fencing leading to further land. Accessible from the kitchen is a large walled garden with gated entrances. The whole plot extends to approximately 4.51 acres.