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house. Astra House, The Common Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8RZ Tel: +44 (0) 1483 266 705 Contact: David Carter dcarter@housepartnership.co.uk www.housepartnership.co.uk Savills Guildford 244-246 High Street Guildford GU1 3JF Tel: +44 (0) 1483 796 820 Contact: Martyn Rohrs mrohrs@savills.com Savills Country Department 33 Margaret Street London W1G 0JD Tel: +44 (0) 20 7016 3822 Contact: Christian Warman cgwarman@savills.com www.savills.co.uk 4 5
Millicent Lurgashall Petworth West Sussex Chichester 19 miles London 46 miles London Waterloo 50 minutes Stunning Georgian style in superb rural location with spectacular views House Reception hall Drawing room Dining room Library Office Kitchen/breakfast/family Cold room Snug Lift to all 4 floors. Principal Bedroom suite comprising 2 bathrooms, 2 dressing rooms and 2 sitting rooms 2 first floor guest bedroom suites 4 secondary bedroom suites with mezzanine study areas. Leisure suite Superb cinema room Bar with seating and games area Gym Jacuzzi Sauna Billiard room Indian room 2 lane bowling alley with seating area Changing rooms Shower rooms. Domestic Offices Substantial laundry room Catering kitchen Store room Plant room Boot room. OUTSIDE Secondary accommodation Garaging Kitchen garden Tennis court Swimming pool with entertaining terrace Formal garden Parkland Paddocks Woodland Lake. In all about 40 acres (16 ha). Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. 6 7
Situation Located close to the pretty wealden hamlet of Lurgashall, Millicent benefits from an open elevated situation surrounded by its own parkland estate with spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Qualifying as a typical English village with its ancient parish church, 16th century pub and cricket green, Lurgashall lies within The South Downs National Park yet is within reach of all necessary amenities and communications. Roughly equi-distant between Guildford and Chichester (19 miles), Lurgashall is also within easy reach of London (46 miles) and the airports via the A3 and M25. Some local amenities for daily needs are available at Northchapel and Fernhurst whilst each just six miles away, the attractive and historic towns of Petworth and Haslemere offer a good range of amenities including churches, shopping, banks, restaurants and local societies Haslemere has a main line rail station where there is a fast and frequent service to Waterloo in around 50 minutes. The area is blessed with a wide choice of good schools including King Edwards at Witley, The Royal School, Charterhouse, Priors Field, Cranleigh School, Highfield, Bedales and Seaford College. Recreational opportunities include polo at Burningfold, Midhurst and Hurtwood Park locally, sailing at Chichester and golf at a selection of local clubs. Walking and riding is possible directly from the property. 8 9
Description Millicent is a magnificent state of the art modern home under the skin of a classical Georgian country house. With its pillared portico and mellow stone elevations under a Pitched roof, Millicent is both hugley impressive and tasteful, blending comfortably with its surroundings. Internally, quality and attention to detail have been prime considerations and are apparent in every aspect of the property whose principal features include: Ground Floor Grand reception hall with period style fireplace, shuttered Georgian windows, limestone floor, high corniced ceilings, oak and walnut joinery, sweeping staircase, cloaks/wc, lift to all floors, his and her studies. Elegant drawing room with full height bay window affording garden and country views, ornate corniced ceilings, period style fireplace. Stylish dining room with feature period style fireplace and walnut floor. Kitchen / breakfast room including an AGA, island work station and breakfast bar, quality range of bespoke furniture with integrated appliances, polished marble surfaces. Family dining / sitting area in open plan with kitchen, door to the balcony leading out onto the garden terrace. TV / Family room. 10 11
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First Floor Sweeping walnut staircase, framed beautifully under the stunning skylight. Superb master suite, with 2 private sitting rooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 dressing rooms. Each room enjoying floor to ceiling windows drawing the eye to the dramatic rural views beyond. Two spacious guest suites. Second Floor 4 further en suite bedrooms with stairs to mezzanine study / sitting areas. All bedrooms have electric, remote controlled, curtains or blinds. 16 17
Boot Room 2.31 x 2.04 7'7 x 6'8 Bar and Games Area 17.8 x 5.40 58'5 x 17'9 Snug 5.39 x 4.00 17'8 x 13'1 Kitchen / Family Area 11.56 x 5.39 37'11 x 17'8 Garage - First Floor Cinema 7.35 x 5.60 24'1 x 18'4 Snooker Room 7.53 x 5.40 24'8 x 17'9 Sauna Lift Landry Shoot Cupboard B Indian Room 5.36 x 3.93 17'7 x 12'11 Gym 7.54 x 5.60 24'9 x 18'4 Jacuzzi Laundry 5.88 x 3.90 19'3 x 12'10 Drawing Room 9.50 x 5.60 31'2 x 18'4 Library 5.54 x 3.93 18'2 x 12'11 Entrance Hall 8.33 x 5.39 27'4 x 17'8 Cold Room Lift Dining Room 7.53 x 5.60 24'8 x 18'4 Office 4.59 x 3.45 15'1 x 11'4 Kitchen / Living Room 5.80 x 5.57 19'0 x 18'3 Bedroom 5.57 x 4.91 18'3 x 16'1 Bowling Alley 23.09 x 5.23 75'9 x 17'2 Lower Ground Floor Bowling Machine Room 4.18 x 3.49 13'9 x 11'5 Catering Kitchen 5.87 x 4.01 19'3 x 13'2 Ground Floor Garage - Ground Floor Pool Room 4.28 x 2.72 14'1 x 8'11 Store 4.27 x 2.26 14'0 x 7'5 Gun Safe Plant Room 5.88 x 5.22 19'3 x 17'2 Garage 7.97 x 6.21 26'2 x 20'4 18 19
Bedroom 4 8.19 x 5.49 26'10 x 18'0 Bedroom 5 8.25 x 4.73 27'1 x 15'6 Lift Bedroom 4 6.10 x 2.65 20'0 x 8'8 Bedroom 5 6.10 x 2.65 20'0 x 8'8 Balcony Balcony Bedroom 6 8.21 x 5.44 26'11 x 17'10 Bedroom 7 8.20 x 5.44 26'11 x 17'10 Mezzanine Level Bedroom 4 4.19 x 4.11 13'9 x 13'6 Mezzanine Level Bedroom 6 4.19 x 4.18 13'9 x 13'9 Mezzanine Level Bedroom 5 4.27 x 4.11 14'0 x 13'6 Mezzanine Level Bedroom 7 4.27 x 4.10 14'0 x 13'5 His Dressing Room 5.39 x 3.99 17'8 x 13'1 Master Bedroom 9.54 x 5.39 31'4 x 17'8 Her Dressing Room 5.39 x 3.99 17'8 x 13'1 Second Floor Balcony Bedroom 6 6.10 x 2.65 20'0 x 8'8 Bedroom 7 6.10 x 2.65 20'0 x 8'8 Balcony Third Floor Wardrobe 5.60 x 2.14 18'4 x 7'0 Guest Bedroom 1 6.61 x 5.39 21'8 x 17'8 Lift Wardrobe 5.60 x 2.83 18'4 x 9'3 Guest Bedroom 2 6.61 x 4.79 21'8 x 15'9 EPC Energy Efficiency Rating Approximate Gross Internal Area: House- 1,650.5 sq m (17,766 sq ft) Outbuilding - 136.2 sq m (1,466 sq ft) Total - 1,786.7 sq m (19,232 sq ft) For identification purposes only. Not to scale. First Floor 20 21
Leisure Amenities In addition to the superbly appointed family and guest accommodation over three floors, Millicent hold a surprise in store in the form of a complete leisure centre on the lower ground floor comprising: Party room including bar, sitting area and dance or games floor with door for garden access. Cinema. Gymnasium and Jacuzzi with stairs to outside pool area. Billiard room. Temperature controlled wine cellar. Indian sitting room, made from original ornate Haveli stone, believed to be 400 years old, featuring a night sky LED ceiling display. 2 lane ten pin bowling alley with ultra violet illumination. Second kitchen, laundry, linen store, plant room and stairs up to garage. 22 23
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Outside Millicent is approached from a quiet country lane onto a long drive leading to an extensive gravelled forecourt with parking space for numerous vehicles. A linked four car garage includes a staff flat above. Lying mainly to the south and west of the house the grounds include: Heated outdoor swimming pool with paved surround, loggia, kitchenette and changing facilities. Tennis court. Formal par-terre garden to south of house and paved terrace to three sides. Areas of mown lawn with further informal lawns and woodland. Lake. Comprising in total around 40 acres. 26 27
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Technical Ground source underfloor heating with zone control. Low - voltage programmable lighting. Distributed audio system. Extensive communication network. Security system and safe room. Lift to all floors. Directions From London or Guildford follow A3 trunk route south to the Milford exit signed to A283 Petworth and A286 Haslemere. At the roundabout take the second exit and continue to follow the A283 towards Petworth for 9.6 miles through Chiddingfold then turn right on a lane signed towards Lurgashall. After 0.7 mile take first turning right onto Hillgrove Road and the entrance to Millicent will be found shortly on the left hand side. Address Millicent, Lurgashall, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9EP. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Fixtures and fittings such as the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are included in the sale. Certain garden ornaments and equipment are specifically excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. A329 A340 Basingstoke A339 A4074 A4155 Reading A33 A327 A33 A30 A287 A31 Alton A325 M4 M3 Farnborough Airport A31 A287 4 Hindhead A30 8/9 A322 Bagshot A331 A308 A30 3 Farnborough A3 Ascot Windlesham A324 A31 A3 A332 A283 6 A319 M4 Windsor A30 A308 Godalming A320 5 13 Wentworth Estate 12 M3 Fairoaks Airport A3 Guildford A281 11 14 B2128 15 A281 M25 Heathrow Airport A3 Cranleigh B2128 M3 St Georges Hill B2127 A25 Esher A29 A309 M4 A316 A3 Oxshott A245 Cobham Leatherhead A24 Dorking Richmond A24 9 A243 Epsom M25 A25 Knightsbridge A3 A24 A217 Gatwick Airport 8 Reigate Crawley London A23 A23 A23 7/8 M23 A205 A232 A22 6 A22 M Designed & produced by Captiv8 Design T: 01603 766626 ath (um) N Path (um) Lake Overflow Ponds Tennis Court Pool Millicent King's Copse 16.088ha 39.75ac Lavant Hill Cottage Lavant Hill House Tennis Court The Cheven Navant Hill Spring Cottage Navant Hill Westminster Cottage Path (u Path (um) Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Heating fueled by the ground source heat pump. TENURE Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Local Authority Chichester District Council, Chichester, West Sussex. A32 A31 A272 A32 A3 Petersfield A3 B2070 A272 Haslemere A283 A286 A272 Midhurst Petworth A283 A272 A29 A29 Billingshurst A24 A272 A281 A23 B2036 A275 Note: For identification purposes only. Not to Scale A273 FB Path (um) Summer Cottage Crossways Cottage GP Crossways VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the agents. FB Path (um) IMPORTANT NOTICE The joint agents and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and the joint agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. If distances are critical, please check. Brochure produced: April 2016. Church Coppice FB NOT TO SCALE Path (um) Leigh Barton Path (um) NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. MCL: 21949/MILLICENT 3 Date: 04/04/16 The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB Tel: (01202) 856800 30 Lurgashall Village Green 31
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