Nr. Pulborough, West Sussex

A beautiful Grade II listed 5 bedroom farmhouse 2 bay garage with 1 bedroom flat above in a peaceful, rural location, with some equestrian facilities, gardens, paddocks and pond. About 3.2 acres.

DESCRIPTION
Snape Farm is a beautiful Grade II listed farmhouse, with some equestrian facilities, set in a peaceful, rural location over a mile along Blackgate Lane, to the north of Pulborough. Believed to date from the 17th century or earlier, the house includes a mixture of old and new and has much charm and character with attractive external elevations, including some painted rendering and half tile hanging. A recent extension has greatly enhanced the original period part of the house which includes exposed beams and beautiful original fireplaces. The extensive accommodation includes an entrance hall, drawing room with inglenook, study with original fireplace, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, dining room/living room, with wooden floor and bi-fold doors opening onto the decking and overlooking the garden. There is also a utility room and cloakroom. The first floor is accessed via 3 separate staircases. In the original part of the house a staircase from the drawing room leads up to a landing with a single bedroom with wardrobe, a double bedroom with wardrobes and with a door leading to the second landing with access to a family bathroom and a large bedroom with wardrobes and dressing area. A staircase from the second landing leads down to the study. From the dining/living room a staircase leads up to a third landing with the main bedroom that includes fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There is a further double bedroom with wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom.

The property is approached over a private entrance drive that leads past the house and on to the neighbouring property. To one side is an area providing ample parking and leading to the double open bay garage, with power and water and annexe with kitchenette and shower room on the ground floor and sitting/bedroom above. The house sits well within a mature garden that includes large areas of lawn, matures hedges and trees. Beyond a Hornbeam hedge is a further area of woodland that leads down to a stream. To one side is a wooden stable block with 3 boxes and a hay store, all with power and water, and a vegetable garden with raised beds.

At the end of the entrance drive is some additional parking and an attached garage, measuring 16’ x 16’6, providing additional storage. On the left hand side of the drive are two useful paddocks, enclosed by mature hedging and divided by a large pond surrounded by mature trees. In all the property extends to about 3.2 acres.

LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Snape Farm occupies an outstanding, peaceful, rural setting over a mile along Blackgate Lane (a no through road) with some stunning walking and riding opportunities in the immediate area along miles of local footpaths and bridleways. About 3 miles to the south is Pulborough, with many local amenities including a good range of shops, Tesco and Sainsburys supermarkets, health centre and a mainline railway station with regular services to London Victoria (about 72 minutes) and London Bridge (about 72 minutes). Storrington is about 6.5 miles away, also with a range of local facilities. Billingshurst (about 5 miles) also has a range of local services and a mainline railway station. More extensive facilities can be found at Horsham (about 13 miles) and at the cities of Guildford (about 22 miles) and Chichester (about 20 miles). There is golf locally at The West Sussex Golf Club. There is golf at Midhurst and horseracing, golf and motor racing at Goodwood (about 19 miles). The area has a good selection of state and private schools.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private Klargester drainage.

COUNCIL TAX – Band G - £3,578.28 for 2024/25

EPC – F (34)

DIRECTIONS
From Pulborough take the A29 towards Billingshurst. As the road heads downhill out of Pulborough, a few hundred yards after the national speed limit sign, turn left into Blackgate Lane. Proceed along Blackgate Lane for almost 1.5 miles and just before the sign for JNJ Storage, turn left into an entrance drive that leads to Snape Farm.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the sole agent
RH & RW Clutton -