A unique piece of English heritage in the shape of a historic Priory

St John’s Priory, Poling, West

Freehold Main House: 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, study/TV room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, WC, boiler room, boot room • stables, garage, thatched barn • landscaped gardens, orchard, walled vegetable garden, potential paddock • hard tennis court

The Cottage: 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen, double garage, timber store

Amounting in all to about 3.37 acres (1.36 hectares)

Mileages of around ninety 2.3 miles (3.6km); minutes. 12.8 miles (20km); Recreational opportunities Brighton 19 miles are many and varied. There is (30km);Portsmouth 29 miles golf at a number of clubs in the (46km); Gatwick Airport area including , 37 miles (59km); London Goodwood, Ham Manor and 61 miles (97km) Cowdray Park. There is polo at , racing at Goodwood Situation and Fontwell Park, sailing at St John’s Priory is situated off Chichester and flying at a rural lane just to the north of Goodwood. The world-famous the ancient hamlet of Poling motor sport events at and within a short distance of Goodwood include the Festival Historic Arundel. Here one can of Speed, the Revival Meeting find a good range of local as well as club and track days shops for daily needs along for those keen to drive with , cafes, antique themselves. dealers and a selection of In addition, just over the A27, speciality shopping. A more The National Park extensive range of shops may and surrounding countryside be found locally at , provides ample opportunity for Littlehampton and Chichester. walking and riding. There are a number of state and private schools in the area including Great Ballard, College, Dorset House and others. The property is well connected with the A27 trunk route providing the east/west corridor to local centres as well as other main roads for London and the airports. There is also a good train service from Arundel with journey times to

Description The accommodation of St Poling Priory has an impressive John’s Priory is illustrated on and important history as the floor plans included in this evidenced by its Grade I listing brochure. status and provides a unique The property benefits from a opportunity to be a part of its detached cottage, along with a ongoing story. range of outbuildings that offer The house was built around considerable opportunity for a 1140 by the Hospitaller Knights variety of uses such as of the Order of St John and home-based business, served as their religious and gymnasium, games room or administrative base until the further accommodation. dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century. Since then, Gardens and Grounds it has seen service as a St John’s Priory is approached farmhouse, an animal shelter over a gravelled drive to a and following its restoration in turning circle by the front door the 19th century it became the from where the drive continues family home of the celebrated to further parking, the stables, explorer and author Sir Harry barn and Gardeners Cottage. Johnstone. Following his death, To the front and North the it had a brief period as an RAF grounds are mainly laid to lawn Officers Mess during the with a lovely display of spring second World War before bulbs, several mature trees and coming to its present owners in a small orchard. Beyond this a 1955. further area of lightly wooded Internally the property offers lawn would easily provide a a range of attractive and pony paddock if required. flexible accommodation with a To the rear and south of the wealth of atmosphere and house there is a wide stone period features throughout. paved terrace accessed from Elements of particular note the hall and TV room which is include the Priory drawing delightfully private and ideally room and the two bedrooms suited to relaxation or summer above that were created from dining. Beyond this, several the original priory chapel. The lawns with a number of mature altar niche and east window trees, whilst to the west is a surround can still be seen. In sheltered and well-tended this, the oldest part of the walled vegetable garden. house a superb heavily In all about 3.37 acres timbered and barrel-vaulted (1.36 hectares). roof is of particular interest. All principal rooms enjoy a southerly aspect with attractive garden views and with some sensitive upgrading and decoration a new owner will undoubtedly create a family home of immense character and charm.

Directions Fixtures & Fittings From London follow A24 south Certain fixtures & fittings such to Findon in and as the fitted carpets, curtains, then at Findon Valley light fittings and garden roundabout take A27 west statuary are included in the towards Arundel and sale. Savills can provide Chichester. Continue for specific details upon request. 5.4 miles then turn left into Poling Street. St Johns Priory Tenure will be found after short Freehold distance on the right-hand side. OR Energy Performance From follow A283 to A copy of the full Energy then turn right Performance Certificate is onto A29. Continue to available upon request. Whiteways roundabout then take second exit towards Viewing Arundel. At A27 take second Strictly by appointment with exit and continue for 2.4 miles Savills. then turn right into Poling Street.

Services Mains water and electricity, Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage

Local Authority Council St John’s Priory, Poling, West Sussex - Outbuildings The Cottage 118.6 sq m / 1276 sq ft Outbuilding 174.4 sq m / 1877 sq ft

Garage 4.15 x 5.97 13'7 x 19'7

Garden Store 3.81 x 3.14 Thatch barn 12'6 x 10'4 Thatched Barn Thatched Barn 5.50 x 4.98 4.98 x 4.24 5.81 x 4.98 18'1 x 16'4 16'4 x 13'11 19'1 x 16'4

Stables Stables Stables 4.09 x 2.15 4.09 x 3.02 9.54 x 4.09 13'5 x 7'1 13'5 x 9'11 31'4 x 13'5 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

(Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

Bedroom Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom 3.35 x 2.60 3.92 x 3.70 11'0 x 8'6 12'10 x 12'2 4.46 x 3.09 14'7 x 10'2

Hallway

Garage Dn 6.09 x 5.48 20'0 x 18'0 Lounge 5.01 x 3.70 Bedroom 16'5 x 12'2 4.56 x 2.94 Up 14'11 x 9'8 IN

The Cottage - Ground Floor The Cottage - First Floor (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Kristin Gjetnes St John’s Priory, Poling, West Sussex - Main House Savills Petworth Approximate Floor Area 359.9 sq m / 3874 sq ft 01798 345 970 Total 837.7 sq m / 9016 sq ft savills savills.co.uk [email protected]

Dn Butterfly Bedroom Priory 2 Dressing Room Bedroom 4.20 x 3.85 4.40 x 4.00 4.75 x 4.22 4.35 x 3.20 Priory 1 13'9 x 12'8 14'5 x 13'1 15'7 x 13'10 14'3 x 10'6 5.40 x 3.55 17'9 x 11'8

Landing

North Bedroom 2.70 x 2.65 First Floor 8'10 x 8'8 Nursery Dn 4.70 x 4.35 15'5 x 14'3

Winter Room TV Room 5.39 x 4.00 4.00 x 3.74 Priory Sitting Room 17'8 x 13'1 13'1 x 12'3 Dining Room 6.97 x 5.39 Up Main 5.00 x 4.37 22'10 x 17'8 Entrance Hall 16'5 x 14'4

Hall Up

IN Boot Boiler Room Room 4.30 x 2.72 2.72 x 2.00 Ground Floor 14'1 x 8'11 8'111 x 6'7 Hallway Kitchen 4.70 x 4.37 15'5 x 14'4 Cloak Room

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