The Courtyard Brochure 20pp AW.qxp_Layout 1 06/06/2017 12:46 Page 2 courtyard STANMER PARK The Courtyard The Courtyard was designed to replicate the former north wing of Stanmer House, and offers a collection of just seven, three and four bedroom luxury townhouses. The Courtyard UNIQUE HOMES IN A PICTURESQUE SETTING The Courtyard at Stanmer Park is nestled in the Sussex countryside on the edge of the vibrant city of Brighton & Hove. These beautifully appointed homes are inspired by the magnificent, eighteenth century, Grade I listed Stanmer House that is at the heart of this enchanting landscape. The Courtyard was designed to replicate the former north wing of Stanmer House, and offers a collection of just seven, three and four bedroom luxury townhouses. Set around a former well pump house, the development offers owners all the benefits of a traditionally constructed development that incorporates modern, materials and technologies. Boarded by woodland and neighbouring open countryside with a protected nature reserve, this gated community creates the ideal retreat for outdoor lovers. thecourtyardstanmer.co.uk The Courtyard STANMER VILLAGE The first record of Stanmer's ownership dates back to 765 when it was granted to the Canons of South Malling by King Aedwulf. The Church retained the land until the early 16th century. Stanmer Estate as it is today spans 5000 acres, most of which is parkland. STANMER PARK HISTORY run Apple Day for free annually in September where people can eat fruit from the trees, try their There is a small village comprising lodges, former hand at juicing and go on tours of the orchard. almshouses, a long barn from the 18th century, a farmhouse, a restaurant, a well-house covered in The Wildlife Garden is managed by two youth ivy and containing a donkey wheel, the redundant groups organised by Sussex Wildlife Trust. What Stanmer Church and Stanmer pond. The pond is started as a field of nettles and has been surrounded by sarsen stones, and is likely where transformed over the last few years into an area Stanmer was coined from, in Anglo-Saxon "Stan" of diverse habitats. The groups have built a pond means "Stone" and Mere" means "pond". which is now full of all kinds of plants, amphibians, insects and other bugs and a corner Stanmer House itself was built in the 1720s when full of flowers and other plants and insects. the land was owned by Sir Henry Pelham. The architect was Nicholas Dubios and it was 17 acres of Stanmer Park are worked by Stanmer constructed in the Palladian style. In 1776 the Organics, a community non-profit group, for Pelham family combined Stanmer with Falmer horticultural, agricultural and educational manor, this became the Chichester Estate when purposes using only organic growing techniques, in 1801, the lord of the holdings received the title as well as environmental art. Earthship Brighton Earl of Chichester. was built for their use as a community centre. The The Brighton Corporation bought Stanmer first Earthship in England and one of only two in Estate in 1947 and repaired the damage incurred the UK, it is an off-grid building constructed from during military occupation of WWII, as the waste car tyres and recycled materials. Earthships Estate had been used to provide billeting and enjoy the weather, regardless of the season. If it's firing ranges for a Canadian tank regiment. The raining they catch free water, if it's windy they park opened to the public in 1953. generate free power and if it's sunny they capture free heat and electricity. Apart from using all the Today, Stanmer House is now open seven days a resources immediately around them they also week as a restaurant and hosts events throughout employ extensive energy efficiency and water the year. conservation measures, ensuring that the rainwater and renewable energy they harvest MODERN STANMER PARK goes as far as possible. Just to the left of Stanmer House in the old walled Stanmer Park has received funding to start kitchen garden is the Stanmer Nursery. The restoration of its historic buildings and Nursery has been producing plants for Brighton & landscape in 2018. The first goals will be to Hove's city's parks since the 1950s and also offers restore the entrance and parkland to Stanmer home-grown plants for the public to buy. House, restore the walled garden and restore the There are two old orchards at Stanmer Park Home Farm Complex. More information can be managed by Brighton Permaculture Trust. They found on the Brighton & Hove Council website. thecourtyardstanmer.co.uk The Courtyard EXCLUSIVE LOCATION Stanmer Park is perfectly located for access to both the University of Sussex and Brighton University. The American Express Community Football Stadium and Falmer Railway Station are both a short stroll away. BRIGHTON & HOVE LEWES The relaxed bohemian atmosphere of the North The historic County Town of East Sussex, Lewes Laine area is unique with hundreds of small shops, is a thriving market town and the beauty of the stylish cafes and restaurants. Culture is an intrinsic towns rich architectural heritage interplays with part of Brighton life including the renowned both the River Ouse, as it meanders through the Theatre Royal & Dome Complex, the Royal town centre and the South Downs National Park. Pavilion, Duke Of York’s Art House and Brighton Museum. The city regularly hosts exhibitions and Lewes is home to a wealth of creative industries festivals including the annual Brighton Festival, and the vibrant patronage of the arts can be felt which is one of Europe’s largest art festivals. through the character of its lanes and twittens, as you wander through the town. Lewes is a Brighton & Hove is now regarded as one of the unique shopping and leisure destination, offering most varied shopping, dining & cultural a wide range of local shops and independent experiences outside of London. boutiques. Dining out in Lewes is a pleasure, With exceptional transport links, Brighton from the gastronomic delights on offer at the Mainline Railway Station offers fast weekday Pelham House Hotel and Jolly Sportsman in trains to London Victoria & London Bridge in nearby East Chiltington, to the wide range of approximately 50 minutes and Gatwick airport gastro pubs, many of which support the resident in less than 30 minutes. Harvey’s Brewery. The South Downs National Park spans Lewes has a maverick population, which over the throughout Sussex, virtually surrounding centuries has resulted in the town developing a Brighton & Hove providing countryside perfect truly unique place in history. Lewes is famous for for walking, horse riding, golf and cycling. its beautiful Norman Castle, which towers over Brighton Marina Village is the largest harbour in the High Street along with Anne of Cleeves the UK with over 1,600 berths, a full range of House, part of the annulment settlement for water sports, numerous cafes, bars, restaurants, Queen Anne from Henry VIII. a casino holding world class competitions, a cinema and a bowling alley. 10 miles east of The character of Lewes is such that it can boast Brighton there are day trips to France with ferry both the first assembly of Parliament and the crossings from Newhaven to Dieppe. first Bills Restaurant! thecourtyardstanmer.co.uk The Courtyard Stanmer Park THE COURTYARD The Courtyard was designed to replicate the former north wing of Stanmer House, and offers a collection of just seven, three and four bedroom luxury townhouses. The development offers owners all the benefits of a traditionally constructed development that incorporates modern, materials and technologies. Boarded by woodland and neighbouring open countryside with a protected nature reserve, this gated community creates the ideal retreat for outdoor lovers. thecourtyardstanmer.co.uk The Courtyard A LUXURIOUS SPECIFICATION The Courtyard offers all the benefits of traditional construction with modern stylings & finishes to suit the modern home owner. KITCHEN HEATING & INSULATION Remote operation of the central heating & security systems via your smart phone/tablet or PC State-of-the-art German kitchen by Leicht Electrically powered wet system under floor featuring contemporary units central heating Fitted wardrobes to selected bedrooms High quality quartz stone work surfaces Mains pressure hot water Oak finish engineered wide plank flooring in main living areas Range of quality integrated A-rated Neff Electronic programming for separate heating & hot water system with provision for remote appliances Ceramic floor tiling in utility cupboard and operation selected kitchens Under mounted sinks Individual room thermostats Concealed under unit lighting Bespoke timber frame double glazed, sliding Space and plumbing for combined washing sash windows machine/tumble dryer within utility cupboard OUTSIDE AREAS Allocated gated parking Electrically operated gated entrance to courtyard BATHROOM & EN-SUITE INTERNAL FINISHING TOUCHES Secure residents’ cycle store All sanitary ware and fittings by Porcelanosa Recessed down lights with dimming feature in Contemporary style vanity units selected rooms Low profile shower trays Bespoke oak front doors SECURITY & PEACE OF MIND Heated chrome towel rails Quality fire resistant internal doors throughout Video entry system Stylish ceramic wall and floor tiles Brushed stainless steel door furniture Slim line brushed stainless steel finish switch Multi-point locking system to front door plates Mains-fed smoke detector with battery back-up TV and telephone points to living room and Designed to Lifetime Homes standards master bedrooms Wired for individual security system Communal TV aerial/satellite system Remainder of NHBC Buildmark warranty Pre-wired for Sky+ thecourtyardstanmer.co.uk FLOOR PLANS 1 3 GROUND FIRST SECOND GROUND FIRST SECOND 2 4 S G GROUND FIRST GROUND FIRST SECOND SECOND thecourtyardstanmer.co.uk G thecourtyardstanmer.co.uk FLOOR PLANS The Location G 5 7 WELL PUMP HOUSE 6 5 4 GROUND FIRST SECOND 3 2 1 STANMER HOUSE 6 N DIRECTIONS TO THE COURTYARD, STANMER VILLAGE Sat Nav: BN1 9BN From the West take the A27 and exit at the junction signposted Stanmer Park.