Flat for sale in Kings Drive, Midhurst GU29

A superbly presented second floor apartment located conveniently just off the main entrance of the Historic King Edward VII Sanitorium, with original Edwardian features and a high specification finish throughout. The apartment enjoys a private situation within the main building with a beautiful entrance hallways showcasing the architecture of the Bloomsbury period.

An outstanding feature of this property is the private balcony terrace which is part covered so you can enjoy the outdoors throughout the seasons. With charming views out towards Kings Green and the woodlands beyond it really offers a tranquil and relaxing setting.

Entering the property into an elegant hallway you notice the warm toned hardwood flooring and light streaming in through the lead light windows with glimpses of the surrounding green spaces.

The living dining area enjoys a dual aspect with southerly views to the internal courtyard gardens and opposite views towards Kings Green and the woodlands. Edwardian style radiators and lead light windows capture the timeless elegance of this apartment, blending well with contemporary finish and fittings.

There is a sleek separate kitchen with premium integrated appliances including Siemens oven and induction hob, Siemens microwave/oven, Siemens fridge freezer and full sized dishwasher. The quartz worktops are generous as are the bespoke cabinets with soft close drawers for a contemporary finish, This kitchen is flooded with natural light from the characterful lead light windows giving views to the internal gardens and a spectacular magnolia tree.

The principal bedroom is spacious and light with plenty of room for wardrobes and bedroom furniture, there are lead light windows with views of the internal courtyards, a sleek contemporary en suite with Travertine tiling, full sized bath with overhead rainfall shower and a tall chrome heated towel rail for your fluffy towels.

The second generous double bedroom features pretty lead light window with views of the internal gardens. The adjacent guest bathroom is stylish and modern with Travertine tiling, heated chrome towel radiator, deep vanity shelf with shaving points and an impressive mirror.

The private terrace balcony is a superb space to eat al fresco, relax and read, enjoy coffee with friends and off course work from home, benefitting from luscious views and a covered area enabling you to enjoy the outside space throughout the year.

The apartment enjoys use of the indoor heated spa pool, steam room and a gym. There are two boutique lounges to relax and work as well as 165 acres of woodland walks which take you up into the woods and viewing point at Woolbeding Common carefully managed by the National Trust with gorgeous lowland heaths and heathery pathways.

There is an alarm and video intercom system and two allocated car parking spaces in the secure underground car park with key fob entry.

There is a concierge on hand Monday to Friday for assistance with local and estate knowledge as well as being able to hold keys and accept deliveries if required.

Annual Service Charge £4,500

Ground Rent £250 per annum

165 years remaining on the lease

The Estate

Opened by His Majesty King Edward VII in 1906 as a specialist tuberculosis sanatorium and heralded as 'one of the three finest buildings of the time', the estate and buildings were restored and converted in 2015 by City & Country.

The award winning refurbishment pays meticulous attention to detail throughout the site including the corridors with original parquet flooring, teak cabinetry, original tiling and stunning lead light windows. The listed gardens designed and planted by celebrated Edwardian horticulturalist Gertrude Jeykll still feature the medicinal plants and stone pathways she created for the hospital visitors and patients to enjoy.

Residents can enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool and steam room as well as a gym for the private use of residents. There are a series of public walks totalling 6.9 km meandering around the estate through mature oak woodlands and heathlands.

Residents also have access to boutique communal areas including a beautifully restored lounge and reading room.

A concierge is on hand Monday to Friday to assist and offer estate and local information as well as hold keys and accept deliveries if required.

Local Area

In the local area to the estate are numerous restaurants, including the award winning Duke of Cumberland, Lythe Hill Spa and the Spread Eagle Hotel to mention a few. Haslemere and Midhurst offer a range of high street and small independent shops and cafes.

For the more active amongst residents, aside from the beautiful ambling countryside ideal for trekking and biking, are a wide range of activities including the Cowdray Park Golf and Polo Clubs, The Haslemere Lawn Tennis Club and a number of swimming and fitness centres.

King Edward VII Estate sites within the South Downs National Park, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the West Sussex/Surrey border.

It is a short distance from the A3 corridor and combines all the benefits of rural living with easy access to the M25 and major London airports including Heathrow and Gatwick, there are excellent commuter train links into London Waterloo from Haslemere station in less than an hour.

Further afield the cathedral city of Chichester offers a wide range of high-street brands and restaurants and can be reached in 45 minutes by car. Nearby is the famous Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit with regular track days, the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival. The Glorious Goodwood horse racing calendar is easily accessible from the Estate. The South Coast offers sailing and sandy beaches with Bosham, Emsworth, Itchenor and Chichester Harbour.

The property also benefits from no onward chain, allowing for a swift and stress-free purchase.

Call for viewings and tour of the estate with your local West Sussex eXp agent

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