Listed farmhouse with lovely countryside views in River

Heytotts Farm is a beautifully presented Grade II listed farmhouse and is believed to date from the 17th century, with traditional stone and tile hung elevations beneath a clay tiled roof.

The property is one of just two houses in the lane and sits in a quiet, elevated position in the pretty and much sought after hamlet of River, well within the South Downs National Park, and with lovely views over open countryside towards Blackdown and Black Heath.

Inside, the house has a wealth of original period features, including exposed oak beams and Inglenook fireplaces.

Unusually for a house of this age, it has the benefit of extremely good ceiling heights and the majority of the rooms are double aspect, some being triple, so the rooms are full of light.

The current owners have recently renovated the house to a particularly high standard using the finest materials and have reconfigured the layout to take full advantage of the space to create a well proportioned, family home.

The generous kitchen/breakfast room has been thoughtfully designed by Mark Wilkinson and is large enough for informal entertaining, yet is also a relaxed and inviting space for everyday family life.

Planning consent has been obtained to build an orangery of about 218sqft leading off the kitchen/breakfast room.

The drawing room and dining room complete the ground floor and both have beautiful, exposed beams and large Inglenook fireplaces.

From the dining room, an enclosed staircase leads down to the playroom/sitting room on the lower ground floor beneath the kitchen.

Upstairs there is a sizeable master bedroom which is complemented by a large, walk-in cupboard, dressing room and contemporary bathroom en-suite.

Three further double bedrooms and a shower room can also be found on the first floor, with a staircase leading up to the fifth bedroom/office on the second floor.

Situated across the courtyard is the detached, stone-built cottage which is ideal for guest/ancillary accommodation or has potential for Air B&B. It has been renovated to the same high standards of the main house and comprises a kitchen, a living/dining room, a sixth bedroom with vaulted ceiling, and a shower room.

Heytotts Farm is approached through wooden gates and over a gravel driveway to a generous parking area at the side of the house.

The private and beautifully maintained gardens surround the house and are mainly laid to lawn, edged and interspersed with mature trees.

Leading off of the kitchen/breakfast room is an expansive terrace, which provides a wonderful place from which to enjoy the views over the 40 acres of surrounding pasture land which is owned by a private estate.

Heytotts Farm has a variety of outbuildings including a detached brick built utility room which houses the boiler, two washing machines, a tumble dryer and a freezer; a detached timber and brick built barn; an L-shaped barn with five open bays; and a cart shed style with two open bays.

Collectively, these outbuildings provide a vast amount of potential for someone wishing to develop them (subject to the necessary consents).

The property has a right of access of their own over the adjoining land owned by the private estate.

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.

Guide Price £2,200,000.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Jackson-Stops & Staff, Market Square, Midhurst. Telephone 01730 812357.