Fine & Country

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, The Channel Islands, France, Portugal, Spain, Malta, Russia, Dubai, Qatar, Egypt, South Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Namibia, New Zealand and Mauritius, we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive and more expensive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property. This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

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Tel: +44 (0)1273 739911 CLAYTON PRIORY [email protected] 52 Church Road, Hove London Road | Hassocks | West Sussex | BN6 9NE East Sussex BN3 2FN Clayton Priory is Listed Grade II*, being of particularly CLAYTON PRIORY important 'historic and architectural interest', and is a superb example of a classic Regency Country House.

The property is understood to date from 1820, designed by John Biagio Rebecca for a Brighton merchant called Robert Podmore. The house, originally named New Priory, instantly gained recognition in the area for its fine architectural design and was mentioned in the 1835 Horsfield edition of History and Antiquities of the County of Sussex as "... and elegant and commodious mansion on an elevated situation..."

Externally, the main double-fronted eastern facade is typical of the Regency style, with symmetrical sash windows, a classical pediment and a fine entrance portico with fluted ionic columns. To the southern side of the house is a colonnade of Doric columns extending along the whole of the ground floor, over which is the Latin inscription 'Sola in Deo Salvs', which translates as 'Only in God is our Salvation.’ Grade II Listed Country House

Four Impressive Reception Rooms

Seven Bedrooms (Four Suites)

Orangery

Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Pantry, Butler's Pantry, Larder

Two Room Staff Flat

12.4 Acres with Orchard, Kitchen Garden, Stables and Outbuildings

Swimming Pool

The interiors of Clayton Priory are of similar elegance, the centrepiece being the magnificent oval reception hall, with its Imperial staircase and glass dome skylight. The doors are of fine mahogany, four of which are carved and follow the lines of the walls. Further points of note are the plaster panelling and the elegant cornicing and plasterwork to the principal reception rooms. Main House Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Orangery, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Pantry, Larder, Butlers Pantry, Cloakroom, 2 Room Staff Flat, Galleried Landing, 4 Bedroom Suites, 3 Further Bedrooms, Bathroom, Cellar

THE LODGE HOUSE Three bedroom detached character house situated just inside the main gate. This lovely lodge is currently tenanted on an AST and enjoys a private garden and parking.

OUTBUILDINGS Laundry Room, Workshop, Gardeners WC, Range of Garaging, Stabling, Garden Store.

Clayton Priory

EPC Exempt

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 22.07.14

GARDENS & GROUNDS Clayton Priory is approached through impressive electrically operated wrought iron gates, which are flanked by curved brick walls and pillars surmounted by twin eagles. The long private entrance drive sweeps through parkland grounds with a wealth of spring bulbs and a variety of mature trees, principally oak and beech. The drive passes a large natural pond to the left and continues to a gravel parking area in front of the house.

The formal gardens lie principally to the south of the main house, with stunning views to the South Downs. From the colonnade steps lead down to a stone paved terrace, beyond which is a croquet lawn enclosed by beech hedging. To the west are further lawns and a swimming pool with paved surround. A wrought iron gate leads to the part walled kitchen garden with a number of fruit trees.

The paddock is situated to the north of the house and is part enclosed by post and rail fencing with access to the stable area.

In all, about 12.4 acres.

Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01273 739911

CLAYTON PRIORY, HASSOCKS