Sutherland House, Coldharbour Wood, Rake, West Sussex
Sutherland House Coldharbour Wood, London Road, Rake GU33 7JJ An impressive Victorian wing set in 2.3 acres of private grounds with far reaching viewings over the Milland Valley Rake 0.9 mile, Liss 2.6 miles, Liss station 2.7 miles (London Waterloo 66 minutes), Liphook 3.5 miles, Petersfield 5.5 miles, Haslemere 7.9 miles, A3 4.4 miles, London 51.6 miles Reception hall Drawing room Kitchen/ breakfast room Utility room Cloakroom Master bedroom with en suite shower room 4 Further bedrooms Family bathroom Shower room Loft area Cellar Gardens EPC rating F The recently fitted triple aspect kitchen/ breakfast room with vaulted ceiling, revolves around a large central island with polished granite work surface and a range of cupboards and drawers beneath. Two sets of double doors lead to the patio and garden beyond. The bedrooms are arranged over two floors. The generous light and airy master bedroom offers built in wardrobes, a feature fireplace, a south facing balcony to maximise the stunning far reaching view and a beautiful contemporary ensuite shower room. The 4 further bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom and a separate shower room. Adjoining bedroom 5 is an extensive part-boarded loft space which offers the opportunity to convert subject to the usual permissions. The property Sutherland House dates back to around 1886 and is an exceptional property designed by renowned architect T E Collcutt, famous for designing The Savoy Hotel and the original British Library. The property forms the extensive west wing of Coldharbour Wood, an impressive manor house commissioned by Sir Thomas Sutherland. The property retains enormous character and charm with many original features including high ceilings, oversized doors, original decorative oak staircase and numerous fireplaces. The substantial and elegant dual aspect drawing room which was formally the ballroom for the original house is a real delight, with ornate cornicing, ceiling, plasterwork and pillars surrounding the impressive fireplace as well as oak flooring which leads to the dining area.
Outside Sutherland House is approached via a long shared driveway which leads to the communal parking for three of the six properties at Coldharbour Wood (there is also the potential to create a private driveway next to Sutherland House). The beautifully kept and secluded grounds are a real feature of the house and are divided into three main areas. The formal gardens to the rear are mainly laid to lawn with large shingle terrace areas providing additional entertaining space and far reaching views over the Milland Valley. A further private lawned area to the side of the house leads to the extensive woodland. The secure cellar is accessed from the outside and is currently used as a wine cellar by the present owners. Location The property is located in a secluded position in the South Downs National Park on the north eastern side of Rake which offers a pub, an established garden centre and a highly-regarded primary school. Milland village with its thriving community benefits from a Public House and an award winning shop and cafe, whilst the nearby village of Liphook offers a good selection of local and national shopping facilities including a Sainsbury s supermarket together with a mainline station with trains to London Waterloo (approximately 57 minutes). The general area is ideal for the keen golfer, with easy access to courses at Hindhead, Liphook, Cowdray Park and Chiddingfold, and also boasts racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park and sailing on Frensham Ponds and off the south coast at Chichester. The surrounding countryside, much of which is owned by the National Trust, provides many opportunities for walking and riding, with an array of wonderful footpaths and bridleways. Road communications are excellent with the nearby A3 London to Portsmouth road at Liphook providing speedy access though the Hindhead tunnel to London, the M25, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the south coast. Schools The general area is renowned for its excellent range of state schools including Rake C of E Primary School in the village and Hollycombe. Midhurst Rother College and Bohunt School are both rated Outstanding by Ofsted while nearby independent schools include Churchers, Highfield and Brookham, Amesbury, and St. Edmund s as well as Bedales and Charterhouse. The larger towns of Petersfield and Haslemere provide a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities, with both towns benefiting from a range of designer and independent shops as well as Waitrose, Post Offices, banks, a selection of restaurants, cafes, pubs and superb leisure facilities including tennis clubs and a leisure centres. The nearby town of Midhurst is the home of the Cowdray Estate with the world famous Polo Gold Cup and the delightful farm shop,
Directions From London take the A3 London to Portsmouth road, bypassing Guildford and continue south through the Hindhead Tunnel. Take the exit signposted Liphook A2131 and turn left at the end of the slip road. Upon entering the village turn left at the first mini-roundabout. At the next mini-roundabout take the second exit onto the old A3 (B2070) for approximately 3.1 miles. After the dual carriageway ends and before Rake CE Primary School, turn left into Coldharbour Wood (white sign). Follow the driveway for 0.2 miles and take the right hand fork. Sutherland House is the first property on the right. Services: Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Oil-fired central heating to radiators. Council tax: The property is in Tax Band G with an annual charge of 2798.38 for the year ending 31 March 2019. Local authority: Chichester District Council, East Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 9LD Tel: 01243 785166. Planning: Prospective purchasers are advised that they should make their own enquiries of Chichester Districe Council. House internal area 3,784 sq ft (352 sq m) For identification purposes only. F/P Porch 3.78 x 1.75 12'5" x 5'9" Ground Floor Reception Hall 6.77 x 5.88 22'3" x 19'3" Utility Drawing Room 11.64 x 7.90 38'2" x 25'11" Bedroom 5 3.86 x 2.40 12'8" x 7'10" Sky F/P Boarded Loft Area 9.80 x 9.80 32'2" x 32'2" Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 5.34 x 3.96 17'6" x 13'0" First Floor E N S W Bedroom 3 4.67 x 2.53 15'4" x 8'4" Bedroom 4 3.45 x 2.64 11'4" x 8'8" Roof Terrace Master Bedroom 6.18 x 5.23 20'3" x 17'2" (Maximum) Bedroom 2 5.53 x 4.05 18'2" x 13'3" (Maximum) Haslemere 18 High Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2HJ 01428 661077 haslemere@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com Eaves Second Floor The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8361088/njd @struttandparker /struttandparker 60 offices across England and Scotland, including Prime Central London IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken Sept 2018. Particulars prepared Sept 2018. Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited.