HENFIELD LODGE WEST SUSSEX Henfield Lodge Henfield • West sussex An extremely impressive Edwardian country house, situated at the foot of the South Downs and within an hour of London Accommodation and amenities Grand entrance hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Sitting room • Billiard room • Kitchen/breakfast room Library • Conservatory • Utility room • Wine cellar Master bedroom suite with his and her dressing areas • 3 further bedrooms • Family bathroom Guest suite with 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Sitting room • Kitchen • Office Second floor with 2 bedroom suites • 2 further bedrooms • Bathroom 2/3 bedroom coach house Substantial garaging • Workshop • Further outbuildings Indoor swimming pool complex • Tennis court • Pond Attractive gardens and grounds Lot 2 = Vineyard, Storage barn with tractor store, 0.98 acres In all about 8.51 acres Available as a whole or in 2 lots Total gross internal area of main house 11,353 sq ft / 1,054.7 sq m Freehold Knight Frank Knight Frank 40 Carfax 55 Baker Street Horsham RH12 1EQ London W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1403 339180 Tel: +44 20 7861 1552 [email protected] www.knightfrank.co.uk [email protected] These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Henfield Lodge • Henfield Lodge is an impressive Edwardian house built in 1902 on the foundations of an 18th century farmhouse, was extended in 1905, with a further extension added by the current owners. The property now boasts substantial family accommodation with many hallmarks of the Edwardian era including large square rooms with tall ceilings, and many fine period features. The current owners have extensively refurbished the property to a very high standard and have created an inviting family retreat in an ideal country location less than an hour from London. • The property is approached via imposing wrought iron gates onto a sweeping gravel drive leading to a parking area in front of the property. The house sits in a commanding, elevated position with majestic, unrestricted views of The South Downs National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. • An original part oak panelled reception hall with parquet flooring gives a grand first impression and provides access to a series of fine reception rooms. Of particular note are the drawing, dining and sitting rooms, which are situated to the rear of the property and enjoy the fabulous aspect over the gardens and The South Downs. A generously proportioned billiard room is situated to the front of the property and has attractive three quarter oak panelling, as well as wonderful ceiling heights with exposed beams. This area, like all of the ground floor reception rooms, is wired for a surround sound system. • The extensive kitchen/breakfast room, completely remodelled by the current owners, features handmade oak units under granite worktops, as well as a 4-oven Aga, walk-in fridge, double Sub-Zero freezers, double dishwashers, icemaker, additional electric hob, grill and oven, larder and butler’s pantry. • The kitchen connects seamlessly into a walk through library leading into a conservatory, all of which bring the magnificent South Downs views into the central heart of the house. A substantial utility room, slate shelved cold store and wine cellar are situated off the kitchen. • On the first floor is a generous air conditioned master bedroom suite with double shower steam wet room and oversized bath as well as his and her dressing areas. Completing the family suite are 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom, as well as the cathedral ceilinged, air conditioned full cinema. The first floor also features the guest wing with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, guest lounge, air conditioned office, a small kitchen with a further bathroom. The second floor comprises a spacious guest area with 2 bedroom suites, 2 more bedrooms and a bathroom. • Leisure facilities include a spectacular vaulted and beamed indoor swimming pool complex completed in 2009, with hot tub and changing rooms with many special features, a hard tennis court and croquet lawn. • The large dehumidified garage which can house at least 8 cars and 2 car workshop are accessed from a rear courtyard off the main driveway, with further garaging and stores opposite. • A 2/3 bedroom flat is found upstairs in the coach house, which is situated to the front of the property, providing excellent ancillary accommodation. • The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property and have been meticulously maintained over the years. A large York Stone terrace runs the expanse of the south elevation and extends to the pool complex, providing the perfect summer entertaining area. The formal gardens are mainly laid to lawn, being interspersed with mature trees and enclosed by mature borders. Within the grounds are a tennis court with pavilion and further garage, a pond and an orchard. • Lot 2 consists of circa 0.98 acres of enclosed, walled vineyard featuring Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and other varieties which produces about 1,200 bottles of sparkling wine per annum, as well as a substantial machinery store. Approximate Gross Internal Area (Main House) 11,353 sq ft / 1,054 sq m These plans is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a Reception statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Recreation Main House First Floor Ground Floor Cellar Cellar Approximate Gross Internal Area (Pool House) 2,378 sq ft / 221 sq m Approximate Gross Internal Area (Coach House) 1,248 sq ft / 115.9 sq m Approximate Gross Internal Area Garage / Workshops 2,167 sq ft / 201.3 sq m Second Floor First Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Annexe Lot 2 Tennis Pavilion The Coach House This Plan is published for guidance only, and although it is believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed, nor is it inten- ded to form part of any contract. Where Situation this plan is based on the Ordnance Survey map it is with the sanction of the controller Henfield village 1 mile of H. M. Stationery Office Crown Copyright Brighton 10 miles reserved. Licence No. 100021721 Haywards Heath 12 miles Horsham 12.5 miles Central London 48 miles Lancing College Hurstpierpoint College Brighton College Steyning Grammar Windlesham House, Handcross Park and Sompting Abbotts A23 3 miles M25 28 miles Hassocks, Haywards Heath and Gatwick Airport (London Bridge/Victoria timetable journey time from 51, 44 and 30 minutes respectively). Gatwick 22 miles Heathrow 59 miles Lot 1 = 7.53 acres The Mid Sussex in Ditchling, Lot 2 = 0.98 acres East Sussex National, Uckfield Singing Hills at Albourne Plumpton Brighton Goodwood Weir Wood and Ardingly reservoirs and along the South Coast Multiple Tennis, spa and fitness facilities nearby Walking and riding locally, including along the South Downs and on the Ashdown Forest. 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.” HENFIELD LODGE Directions Fixtures and Fittings From Junction 7 of the M25, head south on the M23 for All items usually known as tenant’s fixtures and fittings whether 14 miles and continue on the A23 for a further 9 miles. mentioned or not in these particulars are excluded from the sale, Take the Exit onto exit onto Mill Lane/B2118 towards but certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Hurstpierpoint/Henfield/B2116. Continue on the B2116 through 3 roundabouts for about 3 miles and turn right onto the Brighton Important Notice Road. After 1 mile take a slight right to join the A281 and after just 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You under 2 miles the entrance gates for Henfield Lodge will be found should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of on your left, a short distance after the church on your right. mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information Local Authority given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they Horsham District Council: 01403 215100 appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property Services does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has The owners have informed us there is oil fired central heating, been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that mains water, electricity and private drainage. these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Photographs dated - 2013 and 2014. Particulars dated - July 2014 Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered Viewings number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, Viewing is strictly by appointment with Knight Frank, where you may look at a list of members’ names. the vendor’s sole agents. Kingfisher Print and Design. Tel: 01803 867087.