11 bed property for sale

Blackberry Lane, Lingfield RH7

An important and historical former hunting lodge situated on the perimeter of Lingfield Racecourse. This unique property has both a rich and diverse history dating to the 13th century. Once a 580-acre estate owned by the Mansel Phillips family, it incorporated Dormans Park, Ware Farm and Clarks Pond and in 1945, the property was one of 28 hostels used by the government to house children affected by the war. Now, having been painstakingly restored and returned to former glories (our client purchased the attached Weir Courtney South some years ago), this wonderful country house comprises over 8200 square feet of light-filled, charming accommodation in approximately 4.5 acres (tbv) of gardens and grounds. Having hosted King Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Lillie Langtry (who rented the property whilst Edward VII stayed at the nearby Dormans Park Hotel), the house now offers both exceptional space and privacy for the incoming purchaser. Accommodation briefly comprises eleven bedrooms, ten bathrooms, eight reception rooms and two kitchens. Outside, the property sits centrally within it’s plot, accessed via a gated in and out driveway with ornate water feature. The grounds are mainly laid to lawn incorporating further water features, substantial sun terraces, outbuildings and useful barn/garaging. Properties of this size in this location are rare to the market; therefore an internal inspection is strongly recommended. No onward chain.

EPC Rating: D

Location

The property is situated in a sought after location on the southern outskirts of Lingfield, backing onto Lingfield Park Racecourse.
Local primary and secondary schools are within easy reach and private and specialist schools can be found in Lingfield, East Grinstead, Forest Row, Ardingly and Worth, all of which are within approximately 10 miles .Lingfield village offers a range of specialist shops, mini supermarkets, restaurants and public houses. The mainline railway stations at Dormans (approximately 1 mile) and Lingfield (approximately 1.6 miles) are both within easy reach offering frequent services to East Croydon, Clapham Junction, London Bridge and London Victoria. London Gatwick is approx. 10.2 miles and the M25 is within 8 miles or so.

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