Blackhouse Lane, Fox Hill

** Guide Price £1,300,000 - £1,400,000 **
A beautiful extended period cottage in an idyllic rural location adjacent to the Leconfield Estate. Situated on the outskirts of the charming historic town of Petworth, the property benefits from a substantial outbuilding, set in well tended secluded gardens.

DESCRIPTION
Pondtail is a charming detached home dating back to the 1800s, with a later extension
to create a stunning, contemporary kitchen/dining room with a spacious utility room and
cloakroom. Constructed of brick and local stone under a slate tiled roof, the property
enjoys an abundance of light and space in all rooms with quality fixtures and fittings
throughout. The house is set within good sized gardens in an attractive rural location with
lovely countryside views. The accommodation comprises:

Reception Hall Solid oak front door and parkay flooring. Stairs to the first floor and
door to:
Cloakroom 1 Suite comprising low level WC and wash hand basin. Attractive fired
earth tiled flooring.
Sitting Room/Family Room Featuring a superb inglenook fireplace and a further
living space enjoying a breathtaking aspect over the gardens and surrounding
countryside. Feature stone wall and French doors leading to the side terrace.
Study Feature stone wall, sash window with aspect to the reception hall and French
doors leading to the rear garden.
Kitchen/Dining Room Triple aspect enjoying stunning views and comprehensively
fitted with a contemporary range of units including a large central island/breakfast
bar, wide marble work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances including an
electric Aga with companion Aga to the side with gas hob. There is also a useful
built-in larder cupboard and plenty of space for dining table and chairs. Further builtin storage cupboard and French doors leading to the rear garden.
Utility Room with stainless steel sink unit, built-in drawers and cupboards with work
surface over. Door to garden and access to Cloakroom 2 with low level WC and builtin storage cupboard.
First Floor Landing with built-in storage cupboard.
Principal Bedroom with double aspect to front and side. Range of solid oak built-in
storage cupboards and exposed oak flooring.
Bedroom 2 with double aspect to front and side. Built-in storage cupboard. Hatch to
boarded loft space with light connected, housing the LPG gas boiler and water tanks.
Bedroom 3 with double aspect to side and rear.
Bedroom 4 Single aspect to front and built-in storage cupboard.
Shower Room Suite comprising walk-in rainfall shower, wash hand basin and low
level WC
Family Bath/Shower Room Suite comprising panelled bath, separate walk-in rainfall
shower, wash hand basin and low level W

OUTSIDE
To the front a shingled driveway provides ample parking and leads to a timber framed 3-bay barn with power and light, whilst an attractive Yorkstone terrace wraps around the side and rear of the property providing a perfect area for alfresco dining and entertaining. There are large areas of lawn from where distant rural views can be enjoyed, and a substantial outbuilding with store to the rear which was formerly used for classic car storage, surrounded by a pretty wild flower garden. Power and light is connected to the building making it an ideal space for a variety of uses. There is a water pipe to the outbuilding, as well as drainage. The plot extends to about one third of an acre.

AMENITIES
Local: The property is located on a private lane bordering the Leconfield Estate land within the South Downs National Park. Petworth is approximately 2 miles away with a good range of amenities and shopping facilities.
Towns: Petworth (approximately 2 miles), Pulborough (approximately 6.3 miles).
Midhurst (approximately 8.5 miles), Chichester (approximately 16.4 miles), London (approximately 54.3 miles).
Transport: Pulborough railway station with services to London/Victoria (approximately 6.1 miles), A283 leads to A3 with access to London, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network.
Schools: Schools include Petworth C of E Primary, Duncton C of E Junior, Northchapel Community Primary, Chichester High School, Bishop Luffa, Westbourne House, Prebendal, Great Ballard Seaford College, Dorset House and Midhurst Rother College.
Leisure: The historic Petworth House is nearby with a scenic 700 acre park from where an abundance of walks and wildlife spotting can be enjoyed. South Downs National Park for cycling, walking and riding. Horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray and Knepp Castle, the Festival of Speed and Revival at Goodwood, theatres at Horsham, Guildford and Chichester.