Hilltop FarmRUSPER, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX

Hilltop FarmRUSPER, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX RH12 4QS

A 6,500 sqft family home in an excellent locationin the middle of its 179 acres

Accommodation

Entrance Hall Study Drawing Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room 2 Cloakrooms

Ensuite Master Bedroom 3 Further Principal Bedroom Suites 2 Further Second Floor Bedrooms

Basement with Dining Room Store Room and Workshop

Gardens and Grounds Stunning Mixed Mature Woodland Traditional Pole Barn Modern Farm BuildingSeries of Ponds Pasture and Arable Land

In all about 179.05 acres

For sale as a whole or in 5 lots

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

Knight Frank LLP40 Carfax, Horsham,

West Sussex RH12 1EQ

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Situation

M Horsham 3 miles

Guildford 20 miles

Central London 37 miles

T Horsham

London Bridge from 57 minutes

London Victoria from 52 minutes

E Windlesham House

Farlington School

Millais School

Hurstpierpoint College

Cottesmore School

Christ’s Hospital School

M A24 2.5 miles

M23 6.5 miles

M25 (J9) 17 miles

A Gatwick – 10 miles

Heathrow – 37 miles

H Goodwood and Lingfield

P Cowdray Park

G Cottesmore Golf and Country Club

Rockwood Golf Club

Slinfold Golf and Country Club

s Chichester Harbour

Lot 1 = 36.32 acresAt the heart of the farm is Hilltop Farmhouse, an attractive house built in the last 15 years sitting in the middle of the farm in a beautiful position on the edge of mature woodland looking over its surrounding land.

The farm is entered down a long drive arriving at gravelled parking area to the north of the house. The house extends to just over 6,500 sqft with a spacious reception and bedroom accommodation ideal for both entertaining and family life.

The farm has a delightful mix of farmland, ponds and woodland and has supported a family shoot in the past.

The house has large entrance hall with a cloakroom and leads on to the large triple aspect drawing room access out to the south facing gardens and terrace. The drawing room also has a dining area at one end. Also off the hall is the study with second cloakroom, and large kitchen/breakfast room.

The first floor has excellent bedroom accommodation including the large ensuite master bedroom with 3 further ensuite bedrooms along with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.

The house has an expansive basement which has a large room previously used as an entertaining and dining room. In addition is a storage room and workshop.

The house is surrounded by expansive lawns and mixed mature woodland with ancient oaks to the east.

Just to the north of the house is a traditional pole barn which may have potential for conversion to a number of uses as well as a multi-purpose modern farm building.

There are 3 fields currently down to arable around the house along with a series of ponds to the north of the house.

Lot 1Lot 1

Lot 1

Lot 2 – 48.95 acresTo the south of the house with access from the roads to the east and west is a large block of mature mixed woodland including some wonderful ancient oaks.

The woodland incorporates Hurst Wood, Furzefield Copse and Lower Rapeland Plantation along with a clearing in the south west corner.

Lot 2

Lot 2

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area6533 sq.ft / 606.9 sq.m

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

Lower Ground Floor

Ground Floor

Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility

Storage

Second Floor

First Floor

Lot 4 – 22.71 acresIn the north west corner of the farm with access from the lanes to the north and west is Upper Rapeland Wood, a large block of mixed mature woodland extending to x acres and has an excellent network of tracks and rides.

Lot 4

Lot 3 – 15.11 acresTo the west of the house are two arable fields with access from Old Holbrook Lane to the west.

Lot 3

Lot 3

Lot 5

Lot 5 – 55.96 acresIn the north east corner of the farm are three large arable fields and Holming Wood. They have access from the lane to the north and east.

Directions (RH12 4QS)From London and the M25, head south on the A24 through Dorking. On leaving Dorking continue on the A24 for 5.4 miles and at Clark’s Green Roundabout turn left onto Rusper Road signed Rusper 3½ miles. Follow the road for 1.9 miles and turn right into Friday Street and after 1.1 miles turn left into Green Lane.

After 0.8 mile turn right on to Horsham Road and the drive to Hill Top Farm will be on the right hand side after ½ mile.

General Remarks and Stipulations

Method of SaleThe property is offered for sale freehold with the benefit of vacant possession, save for the farming agreement on the land.

Basic Payment SchemeThe land is registered on the Rural Land Register with the entitlements established and claimed under the Basic Payment Scheme. The vendor will use all reasonable endeavours to transfer sufficient entitlements to the purchaser.

Sporting, Timber and Mineral RightsThe sporting, timber and mineral rights as far as they are owned are included in the freehold sale.

Easements, Way leaves and Rights of WayThe property is offered as appropriate with rights of way either public or private, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.

Plans, Areas and SchedulesThese are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and completed by the vendor’s agents and the purchaser will be deemed to satisfy himself as to the description of the property. Any error or miss-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

ServicesOil fired central heating, Private water and drainage.

Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its

condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The

photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that

any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the

property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names.

Photographs: September 2017 Particulars: September 2017 Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

HILLTOP FARM

Fixtures and FittingsAll fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not are specifically excluded from the sale, including carpets, curtains, light fittings, freestanding domestic and electrical items, garden machinery and agricultural machinery.

ViewingsAll viewings are strictly by appointment with vendor’s agent.

Local AuthorityHorsham District Council.

VATAny guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT and in the event that the sale of a property, any part of it or any right attached to it becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such Tax will be payable by the purchaser.