5 rooms house of 254m² in Chichester

£5,500 pcm An attractive and impressive Grade II* listed country house with outbuildings, spacious landscaped gardens and views to the South Downs. Key Features Entrance hall, cloakroom, drawing room, sitting/family room, dining room Kitchen/breakfast room, study recess, utility room Galleried landing, principal bedroom with en suite bathroom 3 further bedrooms, dressing room/bedroom 5, 2 further bathrooms Parking, integral garage, bothy, office, gardener's wc Delightful gardens and grounds of approx 0.95 acres (0.384 ha) House approx 3811 sq ft (354.08 sq m) In South Downs National Park THE PROPERTY An extremely handsome Grade II* listed country house which is understood to originally date back to the 16th and 17th Centuries with later additions. The property offers attractive mellow brick and part tile hung elevations beneath a tiled roof and is attached to the later Georgian wing of Fyning House. Stylishly presented throughout, offering an abundance of charm and character, the house boasts particular features of note including a statement fireplace in the drawing room, exposed beams, a wonderful minstrel’s gallery, attractive Venetian-style arched windows and an impressive art deco styled staircase. The property affords comfortable, welcoming and versatile accommodation throughout arranged on two floors enjoying a delightful outlook to the rear across its own private gardens. The property is approached via a long drive leading to an attractive courtyard providing extensive private parking for the property and access to the garage and separate Bothy. The south facing gardens are beautifully arranged, fully enclosed affording much privacy and offer different ‘areas’ in which to relax, entertain and enjoy which include formal lawns, a topiary walkway and woodland ‘retreat’. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.95 Acres (0.384 ha). Situated on the fringe of the village of Rogate which is a thriving Downland village offering a shop with post office, public house, recreation ground, primary school and church. The popular market town of Petersfield is 5.4 miles away and has a mainline station with services to London Waterloo in just over an hour and easy access to the A3, which provides good regional links to Guildford and the South Coast. The area has an excellent range of schools including Bedales, Churcher’s College and Ditcham Park School together with The Petersfield School and Bohunt in the state sector. The property sits in the heart of the South Downs National Park providing extensive recreational and leisure activities and The South Downs Way runs to the south of the village. The larger regional centres of Winchester, Guildford and Chichester are all within reasonable driving distance as are the harbours and creeks of the South Coast, Polo at Cowdray Park and racing at Goodwood. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired heating. Superfast broadband available (Openreach) Good mobile coverage (Ofcom) EPC D 59 Deposit Holding deposit - £1,269 Security deposit - £6,346 Local Authority East Hampshire District Council, band G Other To be noted - the neighbours have access across the driveway. Read more