Graffham, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28

A delightful smallholding in an attractive setting, ideally situated on the fringes of Graffham, with a substantial studio, wild swimming pond, useful outbuildings, stabling, woodland and pasture, set in over six acres

Ground Floor
Hall, Sitting room, Kitchen / breakfast room, Utility, Dining room / bedroom 3, Study / bedroom 4, Shower room

First Floor
Main bedroom with bathroom en suite, Bedroom 2 with shower room en suite

Outside
Studio and games barn, Car barn, 3 Stables, 2 Field shelters, Log stores, Greenhouse, Garden, Terrace, Wild swimming pond, In all circa. 6 acres including pasture & woodland

The Property
Topleigh Stables is an impressive family home, that has been extended and improved by the current owners to very high standard, creating a generous property that could accommodate families at various stages of life. A very private property that is ideally positioned on the fringes of Graffham with easy access into the heart of the village, with views over its land and across to the South Downs.

The accommodation consists of a welcoming entrance porch and hallway that leads to a vaulted sitting room with French doors and views over the gardens and woodland beyond. To the left, there are two rooms which offer flexible accommodation, and can be used as bedrooms / living accommodation, they are serviced by a three-piece shower room. Further along the hallway, there is an open plan kitchen/ dining room with a range of base and wall units with some integrated appliances. There is a breakfast bar/island, a log burning stove, and access to the West facing terrace ideal for al fresco entertaining. To complete the ground floor of the main house there is access there is another entrance to the property and a utility space.

Upstairs there is an impressive principle suite with vaulted ceilings, a five-piece ensuite bathroom, a dressing area with plenty of wardrobe space and doors that lead out onto a wooden balcony offering elevated views across the grounds. The first floor has a generous landing with eaves storage, a second double bedroom with an ensuite shower room.

Gardens and Grounds
Topleigh Stables is approached via a five-bar gate which leads to a gravel courtyard with parking for several vehicles. There is a modest single bay car port with a log store and an impressive barn with running water and power, facilitating multiple uses, although it is currently used as a game’s room / pottery studio. Subject to the necessary consent and permissions (STPP) the barn would make a brilliant annexe / party barn. The property has an impressive rainwater harvesting system, with a 15,000 water tank for conservation and a 3 kilowatt solar array with feed in tariff.

Across the pasture, there are numerous field shelters, smaller outbuildings and stables, as well as a greenhouse, handily located next to the west facing terrace with pergola, ideal for al fresco entertaining.

The property sits within 6 acres of pasture and woodland, there is a southwest facing lawn, which is currently laid to a wildflower meadow and a well-stocked kitchen garden with a varied orchard. A wild swimming pond has been created which lies peacefully amongst the woodland, and is home to the protected great crested newt.

The Location
Graffham is a sought after village, situated at the foot of the South Downs. The village has two pubs, a village hall, recreational grounds, church and a community shop and café. There is a highly regarded primary school which is part of the Forest Schools initiative and has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Seaford College is also very close by. The area has many footpaths and bridleways on and around the South Downs for walking and riding.

The towns of Midhurst and Petworth are close by and provide for most everyday needs, whilst Guildford in Surrey and the Cathedral city of Chichester, both with renowned Theatres, are within easy reach and have more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. The A3 provides fast access to London, the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton airports, whilst the mainline station at Haslemere provides a fast service to London Waterloo.

Midhurst and the surrounding area have much to offer with Polo at Cowdray Park, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, golf at Cowdray Park, Goodwood, Pulborough and Liphook, motor racing at the Goodwood circuit and sailing out of Chichester Harbour and other centres along the South Coast. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area for walking and riding.

Distances
By Road: London 55 miles, Petworth 5.5 miles, Midhurst 5 miles, Haslemere 13 miles, Chichester 13 miles

By Rail: Haslemere to London Waterloo from 49 minutes