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Paddock Wood, The Drive, Ifold, West Paddock Wood The Drive Ifold

An outstanding development opportunity - bordered by the Wey & Arun Canal and the River Lox, a mature 14 acre site with planning permission to construct a substantial new country house with indoor swimming pool and three bay car port (in all extending to over 8,000 sq ft). Existing detached secondary accommodation, stabling, manege, pole barn and post and railed paddocks.

LOCATION The site is situated in a beautiful rural and peaceful setting adjoining the Wey & Arun Canal which is currently being restored and is bordered on its western and southern boundaries by the River Lox. Ifold is situated between the villages of and , each about 2 miles and a short distance to the south of the Surrey/West Sussex border. Ifold comprises individual detached houses accessed by private roads and is well served by the village stores. The larger centres of Billingshurst (6 miles), Cranleigh (8 miles), Haslemere (9 miles), Horsham (13 miles) and Guildford (15 miles) provide comprehensive shopping facilities and from both Haslemere and Guildford there are main line rail services to Waterloo and from Billingshurst to London Victoria/London Bridge.

The village is surrounded by beautiful open countryside and the Wey & Arun Canal which is undergoing extensive restoration works provides a truly unique leisure facility. Adjoining the canal and with direct access from the property is a bridleway which links with a network of footpaths and bridlepaths including the Sussex border path, providing many miles of beautiful walks and rides. Additional sporting facilities include the nearby Foxbridge Golf Club as well as golf at Wildwood (Alfold), polo at Cowdray Park and sailing on Harbour. Within easy reach there is an excellent selection of schools including village schools in Loxwood and Plaistow and Farlington near Horsham, Cranleigh School and St Catherine's at Bramley.

THE SITE The land is accessed from the private road over its own long entrance drive which crosses the River Lox by a wooden bridge, designed by consulting engineers Hockley and Dawson and constructed in 2006. The drive then extends between its own paddocks, passing the manege and stables before terminating in a parking area near to the existing bungalow which will be demolished to make way for the new house which will be situated nearby. The land is laid mainly to pasture and presently arranged as seven post and railed paddocks with water supply and troughs. There are cross country jumps in the largest field. Bordering the drive and land there are a number of mature trees, one with a wooden tree house and there is an apple orchard.

Stabling - constructed in 2009 by Redmire and comprising five stables and tack room with liquid rubber floor covering and automatic drinkers. Adjacent small kitchen and WC, post and railed yard with electricity and water supply. Original planning permission for the stables allowed an additional stable. Manege - 50m x 25m, floodlit JB Arenas School with all weather 'Equirubber' surface. Pole Barn and additional Stores. Modern Detached Cottage - providing secondary accommodation with attractive timber clad elevations over a brick base and comprising sitting room with kitchen facilities and a wood burning stove, bedroom and bathroom. Adjacent paved patio.

The site enjoys a high degree of privacy and is bordered on the east side by the Wey & Arun Canal, to the south and west by the River Lox and to the north by paddocks. In all the grounds extend to about 13.57 acres.

PLANNING In October 2011 planning was granted for a replacement dwelling on the site (PS/11/03472/FUL). The approved design provides for a substantial family house with accommodation arranged over three floors of approximately 5,635 sq ft together with an indoor swimming pool with changing facilities and an adjoining three bay car port, in all approximately 8,041 sq ft. Copies of the proposed floor plans are attached and additional information is available upon request.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected. An electricity supply has been laid to the front entrance for the installation of electric gates. A new private drainage system will be required for the new house.

DIRECTIONS From Guildford - proceed south towards Horsham on the A281 and after about 10 miles at Alfold Crossways turn right onto the B2113. Continue through the villages of Alfold and Loxwood and after Loxwood take the first turning right to Ifold and Plaistow. Turn right by Ifold village stores into The Drive, proceed to the end where the lane turns sharply to the left and the entrance gate and drive to Paddock Wood will be seen on the right hand side.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Council – 01243 785166

For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sale particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs and no assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. Room sizes are approximate and rounded; they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds, furniture, lighting, kitchen equipment and garden statuary, whether fitted or not, are deemed to be removable by the Vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning permissions, building regulations or other consents and where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses such information is given in good faith.

Viewing strictly by appointment through the Vendor’s sole agents: Hamptons International 64 West Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1PL 01403 211766 www.hamptons.co.uk