3 bedroom detached house for sale

A well presented attractive detached modern farmhouse with adjoining retail nursery unit (currently closed), extending to approximately 1.82 acres.

Blackgate House is an attractive detached farmhouse with mellow brick elevations under a clay tiled half hipped roof and leaded light double glazed windows in wood frames. The house is approached through electrically operated double wooden gates which lead to a gravelled drive bordered by box hedging and to parking area in front of the oak garage and separate office premises.

The landscaped gardens are a feature of the property and include a brick and stone path and terrace area beside the conservatory with raised fish pond, lawn incorporating shrub beds bordered by mature hedging and further stone paths and sittings areas, including dog run. On the north side of the house adjacent to the front door is an area partially enclosed by a stone wall with stone pathways and raised gravelled beds bordered by box hedging. An arched gateway from this area leads to a delightful large ornamental pond bordered by a grass bank and a number of specimen trees beyond which is a fenced vegetable garden, fruit cage and wooden garden shed.

The Nursery has been run as a retail unit for about twenty years, latterly specialising in a variety of shrubs. It is currently closed but offers excellent facilities and is approached via its own entrance with a five bar gate leading to a concrete drive with shingle parking area.

Situated in a popular rural location adjoining farmland and with lovely rural views to the north west, it is conveniently located about 300 metres from the A29, approximately two miles north of Pulborough and four miles south of Billingshurst, both with mainline railway services to London/Victoria.
There are many bridle paths and footpaths in the area for walking and riding and other amenities jnclude the RSPB Wildfowl Reserve at Wiggonholt and golf courses at the West Sussex Club, Pulborough and at West Chiltington.
Agricultural Occupancy Restriction
Under the terms of the original planning consent for the farmhouse (application number PL/18/97) "the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely employed or, retired and last employed in the locality in agriculture as defined in Section 336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or in forestry, including any dependants of such a person residing with him or her or a widow or widower of such a person."
Entrance Hall:

Cloakroom

Sitting Room: 21'0 (6.4m) x 12'11 (3.94m)

Dining Room: 12'6 (3.81m) x 10'1 (3.07m)

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 18'11 (5.77m) x 9'4 (2.84m)

Utility 9'4 (2.84m) x 7'0 (2.13m)

Conservatory 14'8 (4.47m) x 12'10 (3.91m)

First Floor Landing

Bedroom 1 12'9 (3.89m) x 12'2 (3.71m)

En-Suite Bathroom

Bedroom 2 14'8 (4.47m) x 10'1 (3.07m)

Bedroom 3 11'7 (3.53m) x 7'7 (2.31m)

Bathroom

Outbuilding Ground Floor Office 17'9 (5.41m) x 17'5 (5.31m)

Kitchen 7'10 (2.39m) x 7'3 (2.21m)

First Floor Outbuilding Storage Area 10'4 (3.15m) x 9'7 (2.92m)

Bathroom (Outbuilding) First Floor

Garden

Directions:
From Pulborough proceed northwards on the A29 and after approximately two miles, having travelled down Codmore Hill, turn left at a staggered crossroads into Blackgate Lane. The two entrances to the house and nursery will be found on the right hand side after circa 300 metres.
Maps

Important Notice
PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 For clarification, Henry Adams wish to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. We have not undertaken a structural survey, nor tested that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Any area, distances or measurements referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and should not be relied upon. If such details are fundamental to a purchase please contact this office for further information. All measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings. Photographs within our detailed particulars/brochure may include lifestyle and or local views pictures. Also there may be internal/external photographs including chattels not included with the property for sale.

For more information or to view this property please contact Henry Adams (Storrington) LLP Mulberry House, 8 The Square, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 4DJ (Phone) 01903 742535 (Fax) 01903 746356 (Email) storrington@henryadams.co.uk