For Sale7 Bedroom Detached House in Coates, Fittleworth, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20£2,850,000

A substantial country house occupying a prime, elevated position in about 13 acres in the heart of prime West Sussex. Garden House was built in the early 1800s to serve as the gardener’s house to nearby Coates Castle which was built at the same time. The property has been significantly extended, as well as fully refurbished and modernised by the current owners giving us the substantial country house we see today. The property benefits from a wonderful through-flow of accommodation to the ground floor, including a generous drawing room with a wood-burning stove as well as a dining room and beautiful conservatory, which has been fully refurbished and improved with the replacement of the old glass roof with a modern zinc roof with glazed apex, which together with the addition of underfloor heating, makes this a useable space all year round. The Bothy - A stunning conversion of an old gardeners’ outhouse, The Bothy has been sympathetically converted to the highest level to serve as a separate guest cottage ancillary to the main house. This property forms part of the old Grade II listed garden wall for the old kitchen gardens of Coates Castle and benefits from a bedroom with en suite to either end, with the most beautiful open plan sitting room/kitchen in the heart of the building. The flooring is laid to oak, with a striking centrepiece of a glass floor panel that offers a view of the underground cellar, showcasing its historic brickwork and the boiler that once heated the walls. This property benefits from electric underfloor heating and Nest controlled electric radiators throughout and, completely separate to the main house, has stunning views looking north over the surrounding countryside. Gardens and Grounds - Garden House sits in about 13 acres of private gardens and grounds in an elevated position overlooking the surrounding West Sussex countryside. The gardens immediate to the main house are primarily laid to lawn with some established shrub borders, while to the east there is a beautiful long field, bounded by trees and an area of woodland affording great privacy. Located at the foot of the field is a shepherds huts with mains electricity, available through separate negotiation. The property is entered via a gravel driveway providing parking for numerous cars and leading in turn to the main house and double garage. Opposite the house is the stunning walled garden which, Grade II listed, is a beautiful feature in its own right. The grounds adjoining the house also feature the swimming pool with remote electric safety cover which was added by our clients in 2020, and with its elevated position and surrounding terracing, provides the most wonderful entertaining space during the summer months. Existing Business - The current owners operate a successful Airbnb business from Garden House. For more information, see www.gardenhousesussex.com