Rackham, Pulborough, West Sussex

The Mill House is a period farmhouse dating back to approximately 1825 and provides versatility and well-proportioned accommodation with scope for improvement. Most rooms offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and have either double or secondary glazing.

On the ground floor, the generous drawing room features an exposed brick fireplace with log-burner and original timbers. Just across the reception hall, the formal dining room, also with brick fireplace, has an impressive period oak floor. This room links to an adjoining elevated garden room taking full advantage of the lovely views. The double aspect kitchen has a Rayburn range cooker providing heating and hot water and the utility room, across the hall, provides additional storage and houses domestic appliances. A stairway leads down to a spacious wine cellar.

On the first floor is the principal en suite bedroom, two further bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate cloakroom. In a tucked-away position at the top of the house, there are two additional bedrooms and a shower room. There is also extensive eaves storage.

The Mill House is a registered farm and is approached via a private track which adds to the rural appeal. The extensive grounds totalling just over 15 acres include cultivated garden, fields, a bluebell wood, ancient copse, numerous varieties of fruit trees and evidence of the original mill pond, (now drained). An abundance of wildlife is on the doorstep including birds of prey and families of deer, to name just a few. The grounds are also home to numerous outbuildings including stabling, barns, a garage and additional tackroom/workshop and a field shelter. The historic three storey Rackham Mill is understood to have been mentioned in the Doomsday book and still showcases the impressive wheel, French millstones and Victorian machinery. The Mill could make a wonderful renovation project.

Agents Note: Please note there is a footpath running on the western side of the property passing north/ south between the main house and the disused Mill.

Rackham is a small hamlet nestled within the South Downs National Park which runs parallel to the south coast. The glorious countryside is home to a number of historic landmarks, with Parham House and gardens on the doorstep.

Nearby, Amberley is called 'The Pearl Of Sussex', for as well as being outstandingly beautiful, the village enjoys some fine facilities including the castle, two pubs/restaurants, a tea room, Amberley Pottery, a community centre, excellent village shop/cafe and primary school. Mainline railway stations are easily accessible in both Amberley and Pulborough whilst nearby Storrington provides a Waitrose, independent shopping, medical, dental and veterinary practices. For an alternative shopping experience, nearby Petworth, is famous for an array of antique and independent shops including the Hungry Guest group offering a bakery, delicatessen and butchers. Numerous recreational opportunities in the vicinity include water sports and sailing on the south coast; several local golf courses; horse-racing and motorsports at Goodwood, and polo at Cowdray Park.