Location

Standlands House is in the charming hamlet of River, enjoying an elevated vantage point within the picturesque South Downs National Park. Close to the town of Petworth, it conveniently offers an array of amenities, complete with boutique shops and restaurants. For more extensive requirements, the nearby towns of Haslemere and Midhurst are close by. Additionally, the mainline train station in Haslemere connects you to London Waterloo in around 56 minutes.

In terms of connectivity, the location boasts excellent links, with London trains into Waterloo and the A3 highway providing access to the south coast, the M25, and major airports like Gatwick, Heathrow, and Southampton.

For sports and leisure, the area offers an abundance of choices with horse racing at Goodwood, polo at Cowdray Park and the south coast activities from Chichester Harbour. Within the region there are several excellent schools, including Ditcham Park, Churcher's, and Bedales in Petersfield, Seaford College near Petworth, Highfield and Brookham in Liphook, and Amesbury.

Description

DESCRIPTION
Standlands is a much loved and beautifully presented grade II listed country house, enjoying a secluded and elevated position over the South Downs. The house has an abundance of charm and offers excellent entertaining options throughout with many of the principal rooms benefiting from a south facing aspect. Highlights include an impressive double height drawing room and separate dining room and at the heart of the house a classic country kitchen with a flagstone floor and centrepiece aga.

Upstairs there are seven bedrooms with five positioned on the first floor that benefit from three bathrooms.

SITUATION
Standlands is located in the charming hamlet of River, enjoying an elevated vantage point within the picturesque South Downs National Park. Close to the town of Petworth, it conveniently offers an array of amenities, complete with boutique shops and restaurants. For more extensive requirements, the nearby towns of Haslemere and Midhurst are close by. Additionally, the mainline train station in Haslemere connects you to London Waterloo in around 56 minutes. In terms of connectivity, the location boasts excellent links, with London trains into Waterloo and the A3 highway providing access to the south coast, the M25, and major airports like Gatwick, Heathrow, and Southampton.

For sports and leisure, the area offers an abundance of choices with horse racing at Goodwood, polo at Cowdray Park and the south coast activities from Chichester Harbour.

Within the region there are several excellent schools, including Ditcham Park, Churcher's, and Bedales in Petersfield, Seaford College near Petworth, Highfield and Brookham in Liphook, and Amesbury.

OUTSIDE
There are a variety of exceptional outbuildings. A large extended barn provides excellent use, currently housing a car collection.

Connected to the barn is a double height gym/games room.
The first floor of the barn is laid out as accommodation with kitchen, bathroom, and the potential for two bedrooms.

There are currently two stables with separate tack room, and two further garaging options.

The gardens and grounds are one of the great highlights and provide complete privacy. Totalling approximately 6.74 acres   they offer views over the South Downs. There is a secluded swimming pool positioned close to the gym and games room making it ideal for a health complex. Equestrian facilities comprise; stables, a manege and fenced paddocks.

Directions

Leaving Petworth take the A272 past Tillington turning right at Brookfield Lane and then right on to River Lane where you will see Standlands House on your right.