Woodmancote PlaceN R H E N F IE LD · WE ST SUS SE XN R H E N F IE LD · WE ST SUS SE X

An exceptional and historic country estate in a glorious lakeside and parkland setting

• Reception hallReception hall• Inner hallInner hall• Drawing roomDrawing room• Dining roomDining room• Sitting roomSitting room• StudyStudy• Family roomFamily room• Billiard roomBilliard room

• Kitchen/breakfast roomKitchen/breakfast room• Laundry roomLaundry room• Utility roomUtility room• Boot roomBoot room• CloakroomCloakroom• CellarCellar• Wine storeWine store• Galleried landingGalleried landing

• Master bedroom suiteMaster bedroom suite

• 9 Further bedrooms 9 Further bedrooms (3 en suite)(3 en suite)

• 3 Bath/shower rooms3 Bath/shower rooms

• First floor kitchenFirst floor kitchen

• Henfield 1 mileGatwick Airport 22 milesCentral London 48 miles

Woodmancote Place occupies a magnificent position at the end of a long and impressive driveway, with beautiful views over its own land. The house itself is very well protected by its land and buildings. Henfield village, approximately one mile to the north west, provides good local amenities, whilst Brighton, Haywards Heath, Horsham and Lewes are all within striking distance for more extensive shopping, schooling and entertainment.

Communications by road are excellent, with the A23 within easy reach, providing access to the south coast, Gatwick Airport (about 22 miles) and the M25. Rail services to London are available from Haywards Heath and Hassocks, about 44 and 51 minutes respectively.

The area provides an excellent selection of state and private schools, notably Steyning Grammar, Lancing College, Brighton College and Hurstpierpoint. There are numerous sporting and recreational facilities in the area including excellent tennis, spa and fitness facilities at the nearby Wickwoods private country club, golf at West Sussex Golf Club, racing at Brighton, Fontwell, Plumpton and Goodwood, sailing from Chichester Harbour and polo at Cowdray Park. The riding and walking are superb with direct access to the bridleway network linking to the South Downs.

Situation

Woodmancote Place is documented as being under the ownership of Countess Guda at the time of the Domesday Book. A subsequent owner was the notorious Sir Edward Seymour, the first Earl of Hertford, better known as ‘Edward the Protector’. The property has evolved over the generations, and incorporates different styles of numerous periods, from Medieval through to the modern age. It is listed Grade II and offers extremely well-proportioned accommodation and superb entertaining areas, including an oak panelled reception hall and drawing room. Upstairs, the bedrooms and bathrooms are well balanced and enjoy outstanding views over the grounds. Other features of particular note are the ecclesiastical stone arches in the hall, the oak staircase and gallery, the original front door and lovely period fireplaces.

Woodmancote Place

The property is approached via a magnificent long tree-lined drive through a parkland setting with a view of the historic Norman parish

church to one side. The formal gardens lie principally to the south and east of the house. The gardens and grounds have been meticulously

restored and maintained by the current owners and provide a spectacular parkland setting including a deer park and woodland.

Gardens & Grounds

• Two bedroom gardener’s cottage

• Two bedroom housekeeper’s cottage

• Excellent range of outbuildings including period barn | Workshop | Machinery store

• Three garage blocks

• Courtyard incorporating 10 stables Tack room | Manège

• Walled garden | Orchard | Outdoor swimming pool with adjacent pool house and loggia

• Stunning formal gardens and grounds with well-stocked lake, pasture, deer park and woodland

• Planning consent for the erection of a hay store/grooms accommodation

• Tennis court

• About 149 acres

Outbuildings

Woodmancote Place, Nr Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9SRWoodmancote Place, Nr Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9SR

Services Services Mains water and electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating

Fixtures & Fittings Fixtures & Fittings All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation

Local Authority Local Authority Horsham District Council, tel 01403 215 100

Council Tax Council Tax Main house Band H Gardener’s cottage Band D

Rights of Way Rights of Way The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements and wayleaves and all other like rights and covenants, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. The land contains rights of way, both public and one minor private (to a local family), further details of which can be obtained from the agents

Directions Directions Heading south on the A23, exit onto Mill Lane/B2118 towards Hurstpierpoint and Henfield. Proceed over three roundabouts and turn right at the T-junction towards Henfield (B2117). About 1.5 miles later, the entrance to Woodmancote Place can be found on the right hand side after Blackstone Lane

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area

Main house 11,873 sq ft 1,103 sq m Coach house 1,130 sq ft 105 sq m Pool plant & store rooms 398 sq ft 37 sq m Pool room & store rooms 1,798 sq ft 167 sq m Gardener’s cottage 925 sq ft 86 sq mHouse keeper’s cottage 797 sq ft 74 sq mStable yard and barn 4,080 sq ft 379 sq mWorkshop 269 sq ft 25 sq mGarage 1 484 sq ft 45 sq mGarage 2 754 sq ft 70 sq m

Total 22,508 sq ft 2,091 sq mTotal 22,508 sq ft 2,091 sq m

General Remarks

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particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice.

2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or

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relation to this property on behalf of Strutt & Parker LLP, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or with-

drawn. Photographs taken February and June 2013. Particulars prepared June 2013. MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any

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