Herrings Farm House Twineham West Sussex RH17 5NP

Herrings Farm House Twineham West Sussex RH17 5NP

Herrings Farm House What the owners say: We have lived in Herrings Farmhouse for 17 years. It is one of those houses which just feels warm and welcoming when you walk in the door - a perfect family home. Our three children have absolutely loved the freedom they have had - able to keep ponies and chickens at home and to explore the countryside on their doorstep. We have direct access to literally miles of bridlepaths and footpaths which are perfect for walking, cycling and riding. Our land and the countryside around is also teeming with wildlife which we have grown to love - Roe Deer, Badgers, Barn Owls, Nightingales, Swallows and much, much more. We feel so lucky to have found this rare haven in the heart of Sussex and will be very sad to leave it. What the Agent says It is very exciting to be instructed as Sole Agent on this delightful farmhouse which has such a lovely atmosphere. Herrings Farmhouse is a great home whatever the season with fireplaces and woodburners for cold Winter Days and an Orangery and delightful gardens for warm and balmy Summer Days. It will be very interesting to see enquiries coming from families, equestrian applicants and purchasers looking for a semi-rural home with such excellent communication links * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

A handsome period farm house cleverly extended set in gardens and grounds of 8.7 Acres in a rural location offering equestrian facilities. Beautifully appointed farmhouse with many double aspect rooms overlooking its own gardens and land. A delightful property with equestrian facilities with direct access to a bridle path which is a short ride to Hickstead. The property is situated in Twineham within a short drive of the A23 affording easy access to Gatwick, Brighton and the national motorway network. Hassocks with its excellent mainline station to London (55 mins) is about 10 minutes drive whilst the bustling village of Henfield is a couple of miles drive with its vibrant community with a High Street of shops and inns together with churches, library, leisure centre, modern medical centre and primary school. Mainline stations are also available at Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Brighton. There are a number of popular private schools within easy reach such as Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill School For Girls and Lancing College. Theatres are available at Brighton and Chichester whilst there are excellent sporting and recreational facilities in the area including golf at Singing Hills, the Dyke and Mannings Heath, show jumping at Hickstead, racing at Goodwood, Brighton, Plumpton and Fontwell, whilst the South Downs National Park provides many miles of beautiful walks and bridle paths. There is direct access to a bridle path which is a short ride to Hickstread. The coast is about 8 miles distant. This delightful period farmhouse which is not listed has been extended and improved in recent years to provide a comfortable family home with period features in a sought after location, being semi-rural but not isolated. The property has planning permission for a detached single storey one bedroom annexe ideal for a dependent relative/au-pair or stable-hand. The gardens and land enjoy countryside views and the property enjoys a high degree of privacy. Reception Hall with Oak Staircase Cloakroom Double Aspect Study with Wood Burner Double Aspect Snug/Bedroom 5 South Facing Drawing Room with Open Fireplace Orangery with Wood Burner Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Rayburn and Family Area with Wood Burner Utility Room Feature Landing Master Bedroom with Superb En-Suite Bathroom Three Further Double Bedrooms Family Bathroom Double Garage, Workshop and Log Store Stabling and Sand School Formal Gardens and Paddocks - In All About 8.7 Acres Delightful Rural Location Direct Access to Bridle Paths Easy Access to A23/M23 Wealth of Exposed Oak Fireplaces and Wood Burners to Most Reception Rooms Beautifully Appointed Accommodation

Step inside Herrings Farm House Arranged over two floors this well appointed and bright home has many appealing features starting with a charming Reception Hall with fine Oak staircase and a Cloakroom off. There is a double aspect cosy Study with wood burner and underfloor heating and a double aspect Snug/Bedroom Five. From the Reception Hall there is a south facing Drawing Room overlooking the mature gardens with exposed timbers and Georgian open fireplace. This room leads to a superb Orangery with wood burner and underfloor heating, this room having fine views over the gardens and the paddocks. There is a large Family Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Rayburn, pantry and a family area with wood burner. Off the Kitchen is a large Utility Room with a Grant oil fired boiler (less than six years old) supplying domestic hot water and central heating. From the Reception Hall the Oak staircase leads to the large Landing with window, off which there are Four Double Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom. The double aspect Master Bedroom is a really superb bedroom with three windows enjoying lovely views over the gardens and land with a spacious double aspect En-Suite Bathroom with roll-top bath.

Step outside Herrings Farm House The property is approached through gates leading to an impressive gravel driveway which leads to the house and stables. There is an open double garage with adjoining workshop and log store and stabling with a floodlit sand school measuring 40m x 20m. The gardens and grounds which extend to 8.7 acres include formal gardens, paddocks and there are countryside views to be enjoyed. The house has two patios - one with views over the garden to the south and another with views across the paddocks towards open countryside and woodland to the west. The furthest paddock is presently left fallow for the benefit of breeding Barn Owls. This paddock also has direct access to a very pretty bridlepath and a lovely Bluebell and Orchid wood. It is possible to walk, ride or cycle cross-country to Hickstead to the east (15 minute walk) and Shermanbury to the West.

Planning permission has been granted for a detached one bedroom annexe Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 10383523 Registered Office: Prospect House, 78 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9RQ copyright 2016 Fine & Country Ltd. Printed 20.03.2017

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