6 bed detached house for sale

Hale Hill, West Burton, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20

Gorgeous detached period house, nestled in a rural location near the South Downs, with wonderful views.

Description
Cooks Copse is a beautiful detached period house offering immense character and generous family accommodation. With part timber framed elevations beneath a clay tiled roof, it has a striking appearance and sits at the end of a no through lane, enjoying an idyllic and tranquil setting with views to both the front and the rear.

The property features an abundance of exposed beams throughout. The impressive drawing room is the principal reception space, with a working open fireplace and excellent proportions. There is also a snug television room, a separate dining room and a useful study. The kitchen centres around a built in aga, and a large Garden Room to the rear of the house overlooking the gardens, is used year round as a family room.

On the first floor, there are four bedrooms along with a family bathroom and two ensuite shower rooms.

A well presented detached annexe provides excellent flexibility and is ideal for guests, extended family or potential income. It includes two bedrooms, a shower room and a sitting room, creating comfortable and self contained accommodation.
There is also a further detached outbuilding which consists of a car port with workshop and storage over.
The gardens are a major feature of this outstanding period home, offering numerous areas of interest. There are large lawns to the front and rear, and part of the grounds could be partitioned to form a paddock if required. The property enjoys wonderful views in both directions, and the entire plot extends to approximately 1.85 acres.

Location
Cooks Copse is nestled at the end of a no -through lane, in one of the most sought - after hamlets in the area. West Burton has a wonderful mixture of period properties and farms, all surrounded by the most stunning countryside, the back drop being provided by the South Downs. There is a useful farm shop in the hamlet, with easy access to nearby towns such as Petworth and Arundel.

Petworth is a picturesque and traditional market town and offers an extensive range of amenities including a local supermarket, doctors surgery, pharmacy, two pubs and a diverse range of shops. Pulborough less than 5 miles north, which also offers two supermarkets, petrol station, churches and a bank, in addition to the main line railway station offering services to Gatwick Airport and London (Victoria and London Bridge), with journey times from around 72 minutes. Amberly just 3 miles east would be the closest station to the property. Other towns nearby include historic Arundel, 6 miles south, with its castle, Roman Catholic cathedral and wildfowl centre, as well as the cathedral city of Chichester, 13 miles south west, where a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities may be found.

Road communications are good, with the A29 providing the north/south link between the coast and London via the A24 at Dorking that also connects with the M25 for access to Heathrow and the national motorway network. There is a wide selection of schools in the area, including Dorset House, Seaford College, Slindon College and Windlesham House.

Recreational opportunities within the area include golf at a number of local clubs, such as the West Sussex Golf Club and at the world renowned Goodwood Estate with their two courses, The Downs and The Park. Goodwood provides such events as the ‘Festival of Speed’ and the ‘Revival’ and also enjoys horse racing and flying club. Polo can be played at Cowdray Park and is home to the Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup. Bird watching can be enjoyed at rspb Pulborough Brooks and sailing at Chichester Harbour. In addition, the South Downs Way and National Park offer miles of countryside for walking, cycling and riding directly from the house.

Square Footage: 4,689 sq ft

Acreage:
1.85 Acres