10 bed equestrian for sale

Kirdford, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14

A distinguished Grade II listed manor house with outstanding equestrian facilities in this highly sought after location

Description
The principal manor house has a wealth of original features with exceptional proportions. Highlights include a fabulous family room with exposed beams and fireplace, drawing room with carved marble fireplace and French doors, study with walk-in bar, dining room with servery, and a galleried first floor with five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The top floor provides further bedrooms, a reception room, sauna/gym, and attic storage. A self-contained staff flat completes the accommodation.

Gardens and Grounds:
Within the grounds lies Old Cottage, a three-bedroom bungalow, a Stable Bungalow, and a stable yard with flat above, providing flexible living for family, guests, or staff.

Equestrian facilities are outstanding, including 13 stables in a u-shaped yard, additional timber stables, granary, barns, a 60m x 20m sand school, and a covered horse walker. Surrounding paddocks, woodland, and a short canter track provide a complete countryside setting, alongside parcels of
arable land and common land. The estate extends to about 57.48 acres, with two further parcels (21.76 acres and 6.47 acres) available by separate negotiation

Rich in heritage, the estate was once home to Aldaniti, winner of the 1981 Grand National, making this a truly rare and prestigious country estate.

All dwellings benefit from mains water, mains electricity and private drainage.
Oil fired heating to Barkfold Manor, Old Cottage and Stable Bungalow.
Electric heating to Stable Flat.

Rights and Easements:
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, gas and electricity supplies and any other wayleaves or easements. There are some public rights of way that cross the land including a footpath and bridleway.

EPC Rating:
Manor House: F
Old Cottage: E
Stable Bungalow: E
The Stable Flat: E.

Council Tax Bands:
Manor House: H
Old Cottage: E
Stable Bungalow: E
The Stable Flat: A.

Location
Local: The charming village of Kirdford offers a vibrant community with two welcoming pubs, a parish church, and a well-stocked village store.

Schools: Excellent educational options include Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School, Loxwood Primary School, Little Acorns Pre-School, Billingshurst Primary School. The Weald Secondary Community School and Sixth Form. A range of private schools are also available nearby.

Nearby Towns: Petworth (approximately 6.1 miles), Billingshurst (approximately 4.7 miles). Haslemere (approximately 12.3 miles), Horsham (approximately 12.2 miles), Guildford (approximately 17.6 miles), Chichester (approximately 21.4 miles), London (approximately 48.9 miles).

Transport: Mainline rail services to London Waterloo from Haslemere and to London Victoria from Billingshurst. Road links via the A283 connect to the A3 for Guildford and London. Gatwick Airport is approximately 17 miles away.

Leisure: The area offers a wealth of recreational opportunities, including Kirdford Cricket Club, a village playing field with pavilion and tennis court. South Downs National Park Further attractions include horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray and Knepp Castle, golf at the prestigious West Sussex course in Pulborough, and the world-famous Festival of Speed at Goodwood. Cultural highlights include theatres in Horsham, Guildford, and Chichester.

Acreage:
57.71 Acres

Directions
From Billingshurst, proceed west on the A272 towards Petworth and upon reaching Wisborough Green, turn right immediately before the village green and first left towards Kirdford. Proceed for approximately 2 miles along the Kirdford Road and the property will be found on the right hand side.

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