4 bedroom detached house for sale

A unique, modern, country house situated in a peaceful, private, rural, elevated position, right at the foot of the South Downs, along a no-through road. Spacious and airy accommodation with a lovely rural outlook.


Laudacre is a unique, modern, country house situated in a peaceful, private, rural, elevated position, right at the foot of the South Downs, along a no-through road. The attractive external elevations include stone rubble, with brick quoins and large metal framed double glazed windows, all under pitched roofs cover in clay tiles. The house has been substantially extended and refurbished in recent years and offer spacious and airy accommodation, all with a lovely rural outlook. One of the outstanding features is the large, open plan family/dining room, open to the kitchen, at the western end of the house, which provides an airy and light triple aspect room, with a central chimney breast, fitted shelving and drawers with a TV point, engineered oak flooring and glazed door opening onto a west facing terrace. The kitchen is set a few steps higher than the living room, giving lovely open feel and includes an extensive range of fitted units and cupboards, with Corian/Silestone worktops incorporating a double sink unit with mixer taps. There is an oil fired 2 oven Aga and an electric oven and an electric induction hob. A door opens into the utility room, with extensive cupboards, worktop and mixer taps. The sitting room has high ceilings, fitted shelving, an open fireplace and woodblock flooring, also with glazed doors opening into the garden and a with a door leading into the kitchen. Off the entrance hall is the cloakroom, bedroom 3, with separate dressing room, door into the large ‘Jack & Jill’ family bathroom, and bedroom 4. An easy rising staircase leads up to the first floor, with a useful landing and doors to bedroom 1 with a dressing area and en suite bathroom, and bedroom 2, with fitted wardrobes, a balcony, giving a lovely aspect over the garden, and an ensuite shower room. The house is in a beautiful rural setting, right at the foot of the South Downs and is surrounded by woodland and also with some open rural views. The property is in an elevated position and approached is over an entrance drive that rises up to a parking area with a double garage to one side, which has planning consent to replace, and separate brick garage/workshop to one side. A path leads to the house, with extensive stone terracing providing lovely views over the gardens, stream and woodland. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn, with a wide variety shrubs and trees gently sloping down to the chalk stream and pond. In all extending to about 2.5 acres.

LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Laudacre is situated in the most beautiful, peaceful, rural setting, right at the foot of the South Downs, approached along a single track no-through lane, a stunning rural location that is within the South Downs National Park. There are some fabulous walking opportunities right on the doorstep, with some of the paths leading to The South Downs Way. The village of Duncton is with a mile away, with 2 churches, a primary school, the Rother Valley Croquet Club and The Cricketers public house. The historic town of Petworth, dominated by Petworth House and Petworth Park, is about 4 miles to the north with a good range of independent shops and services. Pulborough, also with local shopping and a mainline station is within 8 miles with a services to Gatwick Airport (35 mins), London Bridge and Victoria (about 75 mins). Haslemere mainline station with a fast service to Waterloo (about 47 mins) is within about 15 miles. The cathedral city of Chichester is about 11 miles to the south-west with a wide range of shops and the Festival Theatre. In addition, there is horseracing, golf and motor racing at Goodwood, about 7-8 miles away. There is high goal polo at Cowdray about 8 miles away and sailingat Chichester Harbour. Central London is within 50 miles by road.

SERVICES
Mains electricity is connected. Private water supply. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating with radiators.

COUNCIL TAX - Band G £3,833.63 (2025/2026)

EPC - E (40)

DIRECTIONS
From Petworth, take the A285 south towards Chichester, go through Duncton village, past the Cricketers public house and the entrance to Seaford College. Continue through the bends and just after the final sharp left hand bend take the turning on the right into Beechwood Lane. Follow the lane for approximately 0.3 of a mile and Laudacre will be found on the left hand side.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the sole agent
RH & RW Clutton[use Contact Agent Button]