Kirdford, West Sussex, RH14

Believed to date in a small part from the 1600s, the majority of Bartholomew Hurst was built in the 1960s and presents as a well-appointed family home benefiting from generously proportioned rooms throughout, all with wonderful aspects over its surrounding land and countryside. The Sussex barn, an outstanding building dating from the 1880s and renovated by our clients during their ownership, lies adjacent and is considered very much an extension to the house being used as a playroom, gym, and for family gatherings.

On the ground floor, the house benefits from a wonderful drawing room with a Douvre fire, solid oak floors and a beautiful dual aspect allowing one to take in the front gardens (designed by Fiona Lawrenson, a Chelsea Gold Winner and judge), and the flat lawn to the rear. The kitchen benefits from a conservatory, enlarging the room providing ample space for a dining table, and in addition an AGA and attached island. The conservatory projects outwards allowing one to enjoy the views of the surrounding garden and provides access to the gardens and terrace. Further to the ground floor is a large study, also with wooden floors, generous utility room, cloakroom and an attached garage with workshop to the rear.

To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a bathroom en suite and additionally benefits from a large balcony accessed via French doors. The majority of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.

The barn is a real highlight of the property, with a substantial open fire and wood floors which creates a very comfortable feel in what is an impressive, vaulted space. There are doors that lead directly out into the stone-walled courtyard, and the barn further benefits from two WC's and a three-bay open store. There are two further outbuildings at the property, one being 'The Potting Shed' which comprises a small sitting room and shower, and an attractive summer house in the fern garden.

The gardens and grounds of Bartholomew Hurst are a genuine highlight of the property. Set in just over 1.5 acres, the rear garden is laid mainly to lawn and features a kitchen garden, wildflower meadow and a log store. The gardens to the front of the house are rich in diversity and feature white rose arches, apple and cherry trees, wisteria, clematis, acers, a Persian ironwood, and the wonderful fern garden adjacent to the barn.

In addition to the formal gardens is the wonderful belt of woodland due east of the property. Teaming with plants and trees, this area is enchanting being carpeted bluebells in spring, and our clients have thoughtfully laid wood-chipped pathways for ease of navigation. There is also an open lawn mower/garden too shed, and a pool/storage shed.

Kirdford 2 miles, Wisborough Green 4 miles, Petworth 4 miles, Pulborough 7 miles, Billingshurst 7 miles (London Victoria 64 minutes), Haslemere 13 miles (London Waterloo 53 minutes), Chichester 19 miles, Guildford 20 miles, London 55 miles. (Distances and times are approximate)