CLAYTON PRIORY London Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NE
CLAYTON PRIORY Clayton Priory is Listed Grade II*, being of particularly important 'historic and architectural interest', and is a superb example of a classic Regency Country House.
The property is understood to date from 1820, designed by John Biagio Rebecca for a Brighton merchant called Robert Podmore. The house, originally named New Priory, instantly gained recognition in the area for its fine architectural design and was mentioned in the 1835 Horsfield edition of History and Antiquities of the County of Sussex as "... and elegant and commodious mansion on an elevated situation..." Externally, the main double-fronted eastern facade is typical of the Regency style, with symmetrical sash windows, a classical pediment and a fine entrance portico with fluted ionic columns. To the southern side of the house is a colonnade of Doric columns extending along the whole of the ground floor, over which is the Latin inscription 'Sola in Deo Salvs', which translates as 'Only in God is our Salvation.
Grade II Listed Country House Four Impressive Reception Rooms Seven Bedrooms (Four Suites) Orangery Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room Pantry, Butler's Pantry, Larder Two Room Staff Flat 12.4 Acres with Orchard, Kitchen Garden, Stables and Outbuildings Swimming Pool The interiors of Clayton Priory are of similar elegance, the centrepiece being the magnificent oval reception hall, with its Imperial staircase and glass dome skylight. The doors are of fine mahogany, four of which are carved and follow the lines of the walls. Further points of note are the plaster panelling and the elegant cornicing and plasterwork to the principal reception rooms.
Main House Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Orangery, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Pantry, Larder, Butlers Pantry, Cloakroom, 2 Room Staff Flat, Galleried Landing, 4 Bedroom Suites, 3 Further Bedrooms, Bathroom, Cellar THE LODGE HOUSE Three bedroom detached character house situated just inside the main gate. This lovely lodge is currently tenanted on an AST and enjoys a private garden and parking. OUTBUILDINGS Laundry Room, Workshop, Gardeners WC, Range of Garaging, Stabling, Garden Store.
Clayton Priory EPC Exempt Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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. Printed 22.07.14
GARDENS & GROUNDS Clayton Priory is approached through impressive electrically operated wrought iron gates, which are flanked by curved brick walls and pillars surmounted by twin eagles. The long private entrance drive sweeps through parkland grounds with a wealth of spring bulbs and a variety of mature trees, principally oak and beech. The drive passes a large natural pond to the left and continues to a gravel parking area in front of the house. The formal gardens lie principally to the south of the main house, with stunning views to the South Downs. From the colonnade steps lead down to a stone paved terrace, beyond which is a croquet lawn enclosed by beech hedging. To the west are further lawns and a swimming pool with paved surround. A wrought iron gate leads to the part walled kitchen garden with a number of fruit trees. The paddock is situated to the north of the house and is part enclosed by post and rail fencing with access to the stable area. In all, about 12.4 acres. Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01273 739911
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