Location

The delightful rural hamlet of Little Bognor occupies an elevated position to the south-east of Petworth, enjoying attractive southerly views over the Rother Valley to the South Downs. The historic market towns of Petworth to the west and Pulborough to the east, offer between them an excellent range of local shopping and other services, whilst Chichester provides the complete range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities. The A283, A285 and A272 provide ready access to the coast, Gatwick airport, London and the national motorway network via the A3 at Milford. Main line rail services are available at both Pulborough and Haslemere providing services to London, Portsmouth and other major centres.

There is a good selection of schools in the area, including Great Ballard, Dorset House, Seaford College and King Edward VII. Recreational opportunities include golf at several clubs, sport and leisure centres at Horsham and Chichester, racing at Goodwood and polo at Cowdray Park, whilst the surrounding countryside offers superb walking, cycling and riding.

Description

Grove House has an abundance of charm, enjoying an idyllic spot with beautiful views of its own valley of land. The Grade II listed house offers a high level of privacy and has character features throughout. There is secondary accommodation in the form of a detached, two bedroom cottage, in need of full refurbishment, as well as extensive land and opportunity for equestrian facilities. The property represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a rarely available country house in this popular location. The house is a former Leconfield Estate farmhouse, dating from the late 16th century and has been built in traditional Fittleworth stone with slate and tile elevations.

Grove House benefits from Listed Building consent (SDNP/21/04127/LIS) and planning CONSENT(SDNP/21/04126/HOUS) for the following to be implemented by November 2025 External and internal alterations to main house, replacement of conservatory with new single storey and part first-floor level rear extension; conversion of stables to art studio and external changes to cottage; conversion of barn to private entertaining space along with replacement of lean-to
extension; replacement of existing carport with new ancillary building.

In summary, the whole arrival to the property will change such that a driveway will be located to the front of the property and in so doing the current east elevation, identified by Fittleworth stone, will become the new main entrance as per the computer generated image. The downstairs will consist of a large entrance hall leading into the lobby with staircase, large utility with access a to large wine cellar with ample storage. From the lobby there will be access to the newly created kitchen dining room providing an ideal area to enjoy the wonderful setting and outlook.

To the first floor will be a total of four double bedrooms. The principal suite benefiting from stunning views and a new created en suite shower room, a dual aspect second bedroom with en suite bathroom and the further two bedrooms share a family bathroom. To the second floor is a further double bedroom and bathroom with separate shower.

The Cottage
Grove Cottage, currently in need of full refurbishment, provides the opportunity for superb self-contained accommodation adjacent to the main house. The cottage comprises a sitting room with open fire, kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a courtyard garden to the front with a seating area enjoying beautiful views.

Gardens and Grounds
The gravel driveway leads to the house and a has large parking area with space for several vehicles with a spur that continues on towards the barn with further parking. There are large areas of lawn leading to a ha ha with paddocks forming a valley into the distance, ring-fenced by woodland on all sides. A swimming pool, requiring refurbishment, occupies a very attractive and secluded spot to the north of the grounds. Beyond the cottage are equestrian facilities consisting of three stables, a tack room and store. There is also a very attractive, large, unconverted barn, currently being used as a hay store and garaging.
The grounds amount in all to approximately 10 acres.

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