5 bed detached house for sale

Waltham Park Road, Coldwaltham, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20

A charming farmhouse set within 144 acres of farmland and woodland with equestrian facilities and River Rother frontage.

Description
The property offers an impressive and highly adaptable range of accommodation extending to approximately 2,862 sq ft. The well-balanced layout includes a generous drawing room, dining room, kitchen with adjoining utility room, games room and a further reception room that could readily serve as a study, home office or extra bedroom. On the first floor are four bedrooms, including a principal suite with dressing room and bathroom, enjoying attractive views across the gardens and surrounding countryside, complemented by a range of additional bath and shower facilities. There is a further fifth bedroom and shower room on the top floor.

A defining feature of the holding is the substantial collection of agricultural and ancillary buildings, reflecting the property's strong rural heritage and providing exceptional flexibility for a variety of farming, equestrian, storage, workshop or business uses, subject to any necessary consents. The buildings include an oak-framed barn, traditional stable block with tack room and hay barn, field shelter, workshops, stores, cart hovel and modern agricultural buildings, creating a rare opportunity for those seeking a lifestyle farm or mixed-use rural enterprise.

Approached via a generous courtyard, the farm house sits comfortably within established gardens, mature trees and open pasture, enjoying a peaceful and private setting. The surrounding land provides significant scope for farming, grazing livestock, equestrian pursuits, recreational use or wider environmental and conservation interests. The elevated position further enhances the property's appeal, commanding far-reaching views.

Combining a desirable rural location with extensive ancillary buildings, pastureland and adaptable accommodation, the property presents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a country home with genuine agricultural merit. Offering considerable scope for enhancement, reconfiguration and value creation, it provides an ideal platform for purchasers seeking to establish a substantial family home, rural business venture or diversified country holding.

In all 144 acres of farmland, mixed copse, gardens and frontage to the River Rother. Additional woodland available by separate negotiation.

Location
Situated near the downland villages of Coldwaltham and Watersfield, within the Arun valley and within reach of Pulborough Brooks and the South Downs. Local amenities include a range of local shopping, including Charlie’s Farm Shop in Bury and a well-regarded community run shop in the neighbouring village of Fittleworth. There are two popular supermarkets in Pulborough (Sainsburys and Tesco), which is approximately 2.5 miles to the north, and benefits from a mainline station offering a direct service to London Victoria from 72 minutes with a direct link to Gatwick too.

Further shopping, leisure and cultural amenities may be found in Chichester (15 miles drive) and Horsham (17 mile drive). There is a choice of schools within the area, including Dorset House, Windlesham, Seaford College, Great Ballard School at Eartham and Westbourne House in Chichester. Recreational opportunities include golf at a number of clubs including The West Sussex golf club, polo at Cowdray Park; racing and flying at Goodwood and sailing at Chichester Harbour. In addition, the rspb centre at Pulborough Brooks is a superb venue for birdwatching and for exploring the wetlands.

Square Footage: 2,851 sq ft

Acreage:
144 Acres