Hollycombe Lane, Linch, West Sussex, GU30

A quintessential cottage with outstanding far-reaching views across the Milland Valley, situated in a highly sought-after location, Hirtwell Cottage is a Landmark property in the local area.

We understand that part of the original property dates to the seventeenth century and has evolved and extended over the centuries. The property retains a wealth of character and charm from its former days, with beautiful timber, stone and tile hung elevations, a clay tile roof and a central red brick chimney stack. Internally, Hirtwell Cottage is very typical of its day with an array of period features, including magnificent, exposed oak beams, two inglenook fireplaces and leaded-light windows.

It is light and airy for a cottage of its era and the principal reception rooms face southwest and allow one to take in the stunning views over the Milland Valley. On the ground floor, the drawing room is of wonderful proportions, dual aspect, and features a large fireplace and reclaimed oak floor. At the opposite end of the house is superb oak-framed dining room adjacent to the kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, large windows and oak flooring. This room has been beautifully finished, and its contemporary feel compliments the character within the original part of the property. The kitchen is well-appointed and features an AGA, larder and plentiful storage. Further reception rooms include a cosy snug with fireplace, open on to the kitchen and great when entertaining, a study/playroom and a downstairs cloakroom.

Upstairs there is the principal bedroom with bathroom en suite and dressing room, and three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Liphook 2 miles (London Waterloo 65 minutes), Milland Village 3 miles, Haslemere 6 miles (London Waterloo 56 minutes), Midhurst 6 miles, Petersfield 9 miles (London Waterloo 66 minutes), Chichester 18 miles, Guildford 20 miles, London 50 miles

(Distances and times are approximate)

Hirtwell is a Grade II listed cottage, situated in a magnificent, elevated setting in Hollycombe with stunning rural views over the Milland valley to the South Downs and onwards even to Goodwood on a clear day. The property is surrounded by beautiful West Sussex countryside and enjoys tranquil surroundings, whilst also having the benefit of being within easy reach of road and rail links into London.

Hollycombe lies on the West Sussex/Hampshire border at the heart of the South Downs National Park. Within the village of Milland is The Rising Sun, a well-known public house, as well as the highly regarded community-run village shop and cafe offering a wide range of local produce, and an active village hall which houses Milland Valley Nursery School, various exercise classes including pilates and yoga. There is also a village school at Hollycombe. Liphook, which is 2 miles away, has a cinema, supermarket, takeaways and many other services, plus a mainline train station providing a frequent service into London Waterloo in approximately 65 minutes. There is also a mainline station at Haslemere which offers services in approximately 56 minutes. More comprehensive shopping facilities are available in the nearby towns of Haslemere, Midhurst, Petersfield and Guildford, all of which are within easy reach.

Communications in the area are excellent, with the A3 only a short distance away, providing access to London, the M25 and the international airports of Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton. The choice of schools is superb, including St Edmunds and Amesbury at Hindhead, St Ives and Woolmer Hill School in Haslemere, Highfield and Brookham Schools, and Bohunt School at Liphook, as well as Bedales and Churcher’s College in Petersfield.

There is a wide range of sporting facilities, including racing at Goodwood, polo at Cowdray Park, sailing at Chichester Harbour and golf at a choice of courses, including two at Liphook, one at Hindhead and a further course at Cowdray Park.

The most special element about this house is the location with a splendid array of footpaths and bridleways that the surrounding countryside has to offer, many of which can be accessed from Hirtwell Cottage. A short walk in either direction leads to footpaths through woods, across fields or heathland and most with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, plus access to The Serpent Trail at Iron Hill. It really is a special place for exploring the local countryside and the sandy beach at West Wittering is within an hour’s drive.