Silver Wood, West Chiltington, West Sussex, United Kingdom, RH20

Exceptional contemporary country house with annexe in a private rural setting

Description

Set within an exclusive private rural setting in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, York Lodge is an exceptional contemporary home. Designed with both style and sustainability in mind, the property offers beautifully proportioned accommodation finished to a high specification, together with impressive EPC rating, integrated smart home technology, multi-zone heating, CCTV and built-in WiFi. Air conditioning serves both the principal kitchen/dining/family room and the principal bedroom suite, ensuring year-round comfort.

The house is approached via a welcoming entrance hall creating an immediate sense of light and space. This leads to an elegant sitting room featuring a fireplace, a versatile study, and a superb open-plan kitchen/dining/family room. Extending to approx. 750 sq ft, the kitchen is beautifully appointed in a classic Shaker style with quartz work surfaces, a substantial central island and breakfast bar, and an excellent range of integrated appliances including a Neff double steam oven, induction hob and Quooker boiling water tap. The adjoining family and dining areas provide an outstanding space for everyday living and entertaining, while five-panel bi-fold doors open directly onto the south-facing terrace and gardens, creating a seamless connection between the house and its surroundings. A generous utility room, complete with extensive storage, an oversized sink and a walk-in pantry, providing practical space and complementing the kitchen.
The first floor is arranged around the impressive galleried landing and comprises four well-proportioned double bedrooms and a beautifully finished family bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate shower. The principal bedroom suite enjoys lovely views across the gardens and includes a walk-in dressing room, air conditioning and a en suite shower room with twin wash basins and a spacious walk-in shower.

A particular feature of York Lodge is the self-contained annexe, offering flexible accommodation ideal for guests, multi-generational living or those seeking independent workspace. With its own private entrance, the annexe provides a double bedroom with sitting area, a contemporary en suite bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with laundry facilities, and doors opening onto a private south-facing patio.

Outside, the gardens enjoy a sunny southerly aspect and have been designed to provide both privacy and year-round enjoyment. An expansive sandstone terrace is ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, while mature hedging, established trees, including a magnificent cherry tree, and generous lawns create a peaceful and secluded setting.

Location

West Chiltington has a village store and Post Office for daily needs, whilst a wider range of shopping may be found at Storrington which provides a very good range of local shopping including a Waitrose supermarket, cafes, restaurants, pubs and a selection of speciality shops and services.

Pulborough is approximately 3 miles away, where there is a main line station offering a regular service to London Victoria, with journey time from approximately 72 minutes, and also direct rail links to Gatwick.

More extensive shopping, leisure and cultural amenities may be found at Chichester and Horsham. The A29 and A24 provide the north-south links for London and the M25.

There is a good choice of schools within reach including Windlesham House, Dorset House, Great Ballard, Seaford College and Slindon College among others.

Recreational opportunities include golf at a number of clubs within easy reach including West Sussex, polo at Cowdray Park, racing and flying at Goodwood, gliding at Storrington and sailing at Chichester.

In addition, the RSPB centre at Pulborough Wild Brooks is a superb venue for birdwatching or simply walking the woods and wetlands. The area benefits from a network of footpaths and bridleways linking you into the nearby South Downs National Park.

Square Footage: 3,540 sq ft