5 bed detached house for sale

London Road, Petworth GU28

Hillgrove Spring Barn is an enchanting and characterful country home offering space, charm, and versatility in a stunning rural setting.

The barn extends to 2513 sq ft, predominantly on one level, and features a stunning vaulted reception room, three double bedrooms and a mezzanine level, ideal as a study or occasional fourth bedroom. The interior combines many original features with modern amenities including underfloor heating. There is a welcoming bespoke fitted kitchen/diner, also with a vaulted ceiling, and adjoining utility room and guest cloakroom. There are two well-appointed bath/shower rooms, with the ensuite to the main bedroom being a walk-in wet-room with twin basins and heated towel rail. This property is wheelchair accessible.

The house and cottage form a central paved courtyard. The charming two-bedroom self-contained cottage offers versatile ancillary accommodation with flexibility for extended family, guests, or holiday letting potential. It is underfloor heated, and has a charming duel aspect sitting room and a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room.

Outside

This beautifully converted barn is accessed through secure electric gates with a sweeping gravel driveway leading to the garage, a concrete hardstanding, and an extensive tarmac parking area. There is a triple Badger Barn garage with light, water and Velux windows. The grounds extend to just under 9 acres of parkland around the property, a small orchard, and a natural spring-fed lake and a substantial paddock beyond. From the front garden, there are far-reaching views towards Blackdown, the highest point in the South Downs National Park.

Situation

Located within the South Downs National Park, just a few miles north of the historic market town of Petworth, Northchapel is a charming West Sussex village. It is surrounded by rolling countryside, woodland walks, and open farmland, whilst also within easy reach of Haslemere, Godalming, Guildford, Godwood, and the south coast.

The village is home to a traditional 14th-century church, a well-regarded village primary school, a welcoming pub, and an excellent village store with a Post Office. Everyday essentials can be found in nearby Petworth, famous for its antique shops, cafés, and the stunning Petworth House & Park, while more comprehensive shopping and rail links are available in Haslemere.

The area is known for its abundance of walking, cycling, and riding opportunities right on the doorstep, with many scenic routes weaving through the surrounding countryside. The A3 and nearby mainline railway network make central London easily accessible (50 miles), with the fast train service from Haslemere to Waterloo taking less than an hour.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-60184

Additional Information

Services: Mains water and electricity, Calor Gas, Private drainage to a Klargester treatment plant.
Local Authority: Chichester District Council
Council Tax: Band G