H omewoodgate F a r m h o u s e

EAST CHILTINGTON • EAST

H omewoodgate F a r m h o u s e NOVINGTON LANE • EAST CHILTINGTON • BN7 3QR Grade II listed 16th century country house with ancillary accommodation set in beautiful countryside with far-reaching views

Haywards Heath 6 miles – 6.3 miles – Gatwick airport 19 miles

Homewoodgate Farmhouse Entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, inner hall, cloakroom, boot room Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms (3 en suite), family bathroom EPC exempt

Homewoodgate Cottage Sitting room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom EPC rating E

Outbuildings, Gardens and Grounds Covered heated swimming pool, bar, shower, WC, gardener’s WC All weather tennis court, tennis pavilion with kitchenette 3 bay detached garaging 3 detached oak-framed buildings providing three secure garages, open bay barns, tractor store, stabling, utility room and boiler/store room Landscaped gardens, terraces, breeze house, kitchen garden, greenhouse, ponds, well, paddock In all, about 5.6 acres

Savills Haywards Heath Chelsea House , 8-14 The Broadway Haywards Heath, RH16 3AH Mark Taylor [email protected] 01444 446000 savills.co.uk DESCRIPTION Homewoodgate Farmhouse is a lovely Grade II listed property, set in glorious countryside at the foot of the South Downs. The Farmhouse has beautiful chequered and herringbone brick elevations under a tiled roof; records show that the Farmhouse dates from the seventeenth century. It was substantially and sympathetically extended in a contemporary style in 2010, and now offers in excess of 4,011 sq ft of accommodation complemented by excellent leisure facilities, an extensive range of outbuildings and a detached two bedroom cottage, all set in landscaped gardens and grounds. The principal property is well suited to both formal entertaining and everyday family life. The drawing room has a retractable cinema screen and projector, and French doors which open to the brick-paved north terrace, framing the far-reaching views across open countryside. The dining room has charming exposed beams and a stone flagged floor; the study, situated in the oldest part of the house, has an inglenook fireplace and views to the front garden and pond. The sitting room has a wood burning stove set in an exposed brick inglenook fireplace and is open to the substantial contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, creating a wonderful space for day to day life. The kitchen has underfloor heating beneath the tiled floor; there is an excellent range of wood fronted under- counter and wall-hung cabinets, complemented by honed pale granite surfaces. Integrated appliances include a sound system, Neff coffee maker, fridge, freezer, electric hob, microwave, double oven and extractor, Miele wine fridge, dishwasher, Gaggenau Teppan Yaki, steam oven and electric Aga. The breakfast/sun room has stunning views to the South Downs. A boot room, cloakroom and inner hall complete the ground floor.

On the first floor, the master bedroom suite comprises a well- There are three further bedrooms (two en suite) and family HOMEWOODGATE COTTAGE equipped dressing room, a luxury en suite bathroom with bathroom on the first floor; on the second floor is the The Cottage is two bedroom Victorian property, with an open free standing roll top bath, walk-in shower, touch light mirror, fifth bedroom, a substantial room with a uniquely stylish plan kitchen/living room, a bathroom and a private garden a basin with drawers under and mosaic tiles, and a superb contemporary en suite shower room. with southerly views. It provides excellent staff or ancillary vaulted master bedroom with French doors opening to a The floorplans give an excellent overview of the full extent of accommodation, and is currently let on a shorthold tenancy balcony with space for table and chairs – a perfect place to sit the accommodation. agreement. and enjoy the beautiful views. Homewoodgate Farmhouse Approximate Gross Internal Area House - 372.7 sq m (4011 sq ft) Cottage - 68.0 sq m (731 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale

Cottage EPC Ground Floor First Floor

Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Outbuildings Approximate Gross Internal Area Pool House - 141.7 sq m (1525 sq ft) Courtyard - 166.8sq m (1795 sq ft) Garage - 44.2 sq m (512 sq ft) Summerhouse - 8.9 sq m (95 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale OUTBUILDINGS, GARDENS AND GROUNDS The estate is set back from Novington Lane, and approached wood door. The door opens to the covered and heated leisure Green and all have local shops, pubs and post offices. via five bar gate which opens to the drive, leading up past complex, an excellent place for entertaining all ages with a large East Chiltington lies almost equidistant between the towns of the extensive front lawn and the Cottage, on to the three bay heated swimming pool, a bar/kitchen, a shower, changing rooms , Haywards Heath and Lewes (4.7, 6 and 6.3 miles garaging and opening to a lovely courtyard to the west of the and a WC, sheltered by a full height, wall-mounted opening respectively), providing a good selection of shops, restaurants, house. The gardens, outbuildings and leisure facilities are enclosure; leading to the adjoining decking, which has space for cinemas and theatres. well arranged in relation to the Farmhouse and to each other, table and chairs, a hot tub, access round to the gardener’s WC Outdoor pursuits include golf, walking and riding; Sussex offers a and have lovely views to the South Downs and across open and lovely views. superb cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, countryside to the north. Adjacent to the swimming pool is the fully enclosed kitchen and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of To the front of the house is a stone flagged path, bordered by garden, which has well-stocked raised beds; a gate with a rose theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. pretty tiered lawns and flower beds, leading to the front door and arch leads past the rear of the stables and the paddock gate to Transport: Plumpton station (2.2 miles) offers hourly services to to an attractive pond with a water feature. the all-weather tennis court. The tennis court is screened by laurel Victoria, journey time from 60 minutes. hedging, and has the benefit of a timber framed tennis pavilion To the rear, the courtyard is set with a well and a central fountain, Stations at Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath provide frequent rail with a kitchenette, light and power. around which are arranged three substantial oak-framed services to London Victoria/London Bridge and Brighton. outbuildings. The northern side comprises a utility room, a boiler/ Leading back to the house, the gardens are mainly laid to lawn; The A272 links with the A22 to the east and A23/M23/M25 to store room, an open barn and a secure garage; forming the there is a breeze house with power connected. The grounds are the west, providing fast access to London, the south coast, and western side of the courtyard are three stables and a tractor/ completed by the paddock, lying to the west of the house and Gatwick airport. machinery store, with a clock tower over a central arch leading to gardens. In all about 5.6 acres. the paddock. The southern side provides two secure garages, Schools: There is an excellent range of highly regarded state and a two-bay open barn. The three secure garages could be SITUATION and independent schools in the area including Plumpton Primary suitable for conversion to a gym, office or games room subject to Homewoodgate Farmhouse is situated in a lovely rural lane in school, Green Primary school, St Peter’s CEP school, the necessary consents. East Chiltington, a small village just outside the South Downs Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Chailey Secondary School, Lewes Old Grammar School and To the south of the house and the courtyard lies a lawn with a National Park, in the heart of Mid Sussex, and home to the Ardingly, Brighton and Hurstpierpoint Colleges. greenhouse, a circular brick terrace and a pond; a brick path renowned gastropub The Jolly Sportsman. The property is rural leads to a ‘secret garden’ with rose beds, with a panelled yet not remote, and the nearby villages of Plumpton, Wivelsfield DIRECTIONS OUTGOINGS From Haywards Heath/A272 take the B2110 Council, 01273 471600. south to Wivelsfield; at the mini roundabout Council tax band G & B. turn left into Wivelsfield Green. Turn right into South Road and at the next mini roundabout TENURE turn left to keep on South Road. Continue Freehold. forward, passing The Plough Inn on the right and Honeypot Lane on the left. The entrance to ENERGY PERFORMANCE Homewoodgate Farmhouse is the second on A copy of the full Energy Performance the right. Certificate for Homewoodgate Cottage is available on request. SERVICES The Farmhouse: oil fired central heating. Mains VIEWING and solar powered electricity, mains water and Strictly by appointment with Savills on private drainage. 01444 446000. The Cottage: LPG fired central heating, mains If there is any point which is of particular electricity and water, private drainage. importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. Cottage

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.” IMPORTANT NOTICE: Savills and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared: April 2018. Photographs taken: September 2017 Date code: TP81023092 18/04/17 TP Kingfisher Print & Design 01803 867087