Offices at Storrington, Horsham, Pulborough & London Mayfair www.guyleonard.co.uk Upper Buncton House Spithandle Lane, Wiston, West Sussex BN44 3DS Lying in a superb unspoilt rural location close to the South Downs a beautiful period country house with wonderful views and surrounded by its own garden and land. Drawing room Dining room Sitting room Snug Superb kitchen/family room Utility/laundry room Cloakroom Shower room Principal bedroom Ensuite bathroom Guest bedroom Ensuite bathroom 5 further bedrooms Shower room Family bathroom Period granary Outbuilding/former stabling Four bay garage Heated swimming pool Ornamental pond Beautiful gardens and grounds Total 36.4 acres (14.7 hectares) Price on application Sales Lettings Land & New Homes Holiday Lettings Farm & Equestrian Sales & Management
Upper Buncton House Spithandle Lane, Wiston, West Sussex BN44 3DS Description Located within the beautiful West Sussex countryside with wonderful views to the South Downs and Chanctonbury Ring, is this superbly presented country house providing light and spacious accommodation. The property is approached via a drive flanked on either side by Lime trees leading to a large gravel parking area immediately in front of the house. The external appearance is extremely pleasing built with attractive brick and stone with part tile hung and weather board elevations under a mainly clay tiled roof. It has been extended by the current owner, thoughtfully planned and sumptuously fitted paying a great deal of attention to blending the new and the old. The accommodation is both substantial and well arranged from the moment you enter the reception hall with its flagstone floors and built in bookshelves, you will be able to appreciate the thought and workmanship that has gone into making this a wonderful family home. The ground floor accommodation is ideally arranged for formal and informal entertaining providing four/five well proportioned reception rooms, with a magnificent kitchen/family room, a shower room incorporating a sauna and a cloakroom. The drawing room has under floor heating and two sets of glazed casement doors, which lead out onto a wide terrace with an outlook over part of the secluded formal garden with inset heated swimming pool. The kitchen/breakfast room has a terracotta floor with a bespoke kitchen incorporating granite and wood work surfaces and a four oven Aga. The first floor can be approached via two staircases and features a generous principal suite of bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom. There is a guest suite and ensuite bathroom with five further bedrooms, family bathroom and separate shower room. Throughout the property features include open fireplaces, exposed timbers, wooden latch doors and beautifully oak bay windows.
In addition to the main house and lying a short distance away at the entrance to the parking area there is a pretty period former granary, beyond which can be found a single storey sandstone outbuilding. This was formerly used as stabling. Horsham District Council have confirmed that the granary would not require planning consent for conversion to provide secondary accommodation but would be subject to obtaining building regulation approval. Gardens and grounds Upper Buncton House enjoys a formal garden immediately adjoining the property incorporating brick and paved terracing to the sides and rear. To the front from the gravel entrance the gardens are bordered by areas of lawn with colourful flower and mature shrub beds including roses and wisteria. Immediately adjoining the drawing room is a wide brick paved terrace leading to the heated swimming pool, which is set into a paved surround and bordered by lavender, cypress, conifers, clipped box and a rose pergola. Immediately adjoining the rear of the property is a large sheltered terrace from which steps lead up to a raised York stone sitting area. There is a part walled garden lying to the side of the house, which is laid to lawn with an ornamental pond and seasonal stream. From this area of garden a wide archway leads through the clipped beech hedge to further large lawn from which a gate in one corner provides access to one of the fields. The gardens offer a great deal of interest with wonderful views.
The Land The land surrounds the house and gardens and is devised into four principal fields. Lying to the west in front of the house there is a field, which is laid to grass and incorporates a picturesque pond from which a pump supplies water to a water tank providing irrigation to the garden. The remainder of the land lies to the south, north and east of the property and comprises three fields, one is park like and planted with numerous oaks and from the fields are some breathtaking southerly views over surrounding countryside, the South Downs and Chanctonbury Ring. In total approximately 36.4 acres (14.7 hectares). Situation The property lies in a superb unspoilt rural location close to the South Downs. The small hamlet of Wiston with its shop, tea rooms and church lies just over a quarter of a mile to the south west. The village of Storrington is approximately four and a half miles to the west, whilst Steyning is about three and a half miles to the east. Both villages provide a good range of shops and amenities for everyday needs together with sports centres, primary schools and there is a secondary school in Steyning. The South Downs National Park gives access to many miles ideal for walking and riding. The county town of Horsham is approximately thirteen miles away and has a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities together with a mainline station providing excellent services to Gatwick and London Victoria.. Directions From Storrington take the A283 in an easterly direction and continue straight over at the Washington Roundabout staying on the A283. After approximately two miles turn left into Water Lane, signposted to Wiston. Take a right hand turn into Spithandle Lane and after approximately a quarter of a mile turn right into an unmarked drive, which is lined with Lime trees whereupon the property will be found at the end. Local Authority: Horsham District Council (01403) 215100 PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 For clarification, Guy Leonard & Co. Agents wish to inform prospective purchasers, that we have not carried out a detailed survey, nor have we tested any of the appliances or heating system and cannot give any warranties as to their full working order. Purchasers are advised to obtain independent specialist reports if they have any doubts. All measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings. NOTES 1. All measurements shown in these particulars are approximate. 2. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check information. Do so, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 3. The mention of any appliance and/or services in these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. Guy Leonard & Co., for the vendor property whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. 2. no person in the employment of or agent of or consultant to Guy Leonard & Co. has any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Viewing strictly by appointment through Guy Leonard & Co.
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