River, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28

A fabulous Grade II Listed family house situated in a quiet elevated position, in the much sought after hamlet of River, with stunning views, a separate newly converted 2 bed cottage, pool and tennis court, In all about 3 acres.

Ground Floor
Reception Hall, Snug, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Drawing Room, Study, Utility Room, Boot Room, Bar Room, Cloakroom, Wine Cellar

First Floor
Principle Bedroom with Dressing Room and Bathroom ensuite, Guest Bedroom with en-suite Shower Room, 3 further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Shower Room

Second Floor
Loft Room

Cottage Ground Floor
Kitchen / Dining / Sitting Room, Bedroom, 2 Shower Rooms

Cottage First Floor
Bedroom 2

Outside
Double Garage, Garden Store, Shed, Swimming Pool, Pool House, Pump Room, Store Room, Tennis Court, Gardens and grounds of approximately 3 acres

The Property
Orchard House is a 16th Century Grade II listed house situated in a quiet elevated position in the sought-after Hamlet of River, with uninterrupted south westerly views over open countryside to the hills beyond. The house is built of stone with brick quoins under a tiled roof and with part tile hung elevations. It was originally two cottages and was further extended in the late 1960s, and again later, to provide a sizeable, comfortable, light family house with well proportioned rooms. Charming features have been maintained such as exposed oak beams; the inglenook fireplace in the cosy yet well-proportioned drawing room which leads into a study with door to the gardens.

The herringbone wooden flooring in the generous and welcoming entrance hall leads into the snug / tv room and double doors lead into the formal dual aspect dining room with enviable views over the rear garden. The kitchen is a welcoming family space with a central island, Aga and dining area. There is a useful pantry and store and a separate utility room which can also be accessed from the driveway. Of note is a wine cellar discreetly accessed via a trapdoor in the kitchen.

Upstairs the principal suite is a generous space, comprising bedroom, dressing room and large bath and shower room. The main bedroom is dual aspect and enjoys stunning views over the land and views beyond. The four further double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, are well proportioned and light and the loft room, currently used as an office, provides further useful accommodation. A further shower room and bathroom complete the first floor. The annexe / cottage has been recently refurbished to a high standard, and comprises a kitchen / dining / sitting area, two double bedrooms and two shower rooms

Gardens and Grounds
Orchard House is approached via a gravel drive through a wooden 5 bar gate, and benefits from ample parking and a double garage. The house is surrounded by its own land and paddocks. The garden is mainly laid to expansive lawn, with mature borders and shrubs. There is a secluded all-weather tennis court as well as a large swimming pool, pool house, store and pump room privately situated at the end of the garden.

The Location
Orchard House is situated in the much sought after idyllic Hamlet of River. The property is surrounded by glorious, unspoilt countryside, within the South Downs National Park and provides miles of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding. Lodsworth is the closest village and one of the most highly sought after villages in the South Downs National Park. It has an award-winning village shop, public house, Church, recreational grounds with a variety of sports clubs including croquet and tennis, a local micro-brewery, bakery and is surrounded by open countryside. The village of Lickfold is just down the road with the popular Three Horseshoes Pub, the renowned Noah’s Ark Inn at Lurgashall and the Horse Guards Inn at Tillington. The towns of Midhurst and Petworth are close by and provide for most everyday needs, whilst Guildford in Surrey and the Cathedral city of Chichester, both with renowned Theatres, are within easy reach and have more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. The a3 provides fast access to London, the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton airports, whilst the mainline station at Haslemere provides a fast service to London Waterloo.

The nearby Pulborough station also offers a direct link to London Victoria. Midhurst and the surrounding area have much to offer with Polo at Cowdray Park, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, golf at Cowdray Park, Goodwood, Pulborough and Liphook, motor racing at the Goodwood circuit and sailing out of Chichester Harbour and other centres along the South Coast

Distances
By Road: London 52 miles, Petworth 3 miles, Midhurst 4 miles, Haslemere 10 miles

By Rail: Haslemere to London Waterloo from 49 minutes, Pulborough to London Victoria from 1 hour 18 minutes