3 Idsworth House, Idsworth Park, Horndean, PO8 0AW
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A rare opportunity to acquire a property which forms part of the magnificent mansion of Idsworth Park. The property offers rooms of classic proportions including an open plan kitchen with 16 foot high ceiling, downstairs cloakroom and utility room, galleried landing with a sitting area, study, six bedrooms and two bathrooms. Private garden and use of fine surrounding park land. Garage and parking.

Location
The property is positioned to enjoy glorious views out over the valley and forms part of the historic Idsworth Park which is now divided into self-contained properties. It is approached via a long driveway and at the same time as being rural it is only a mile or so away from Rowland’s castle with its shops, pub and village green. Rowland’s Castle has regular trains to the centre of London. The property also has the advantage of being close to the Cathedral city of Chichester with all its facilities including The Festival Theatre, Pallant House, shops and mainline station. There is easy access to the A27 and the coast.

Accommodation
The broad entrance canopy with brick pillars protects the front door into

The Entrance lobby – with an original stone flagged floor and a door to

The downstairs WC/utility room with a butlers sink, WC and plenty of storage space. There is a glass panel door to

A fine open plan living room and Kitchen – 32’8 x 17’7 with original tall floor to ceiling window looking out to the front. Oil burning stove within a fireplace and a stone flagged floor. The room has a gallery above and an open plan staircase leading off.
The living room floor to ceiling is approximately 16’ in order to give an idea of the elegant proportions.

The Kitchen – with a large butlers sink and a solid maple worktop on either side with pine cupboards beneath positioned below a sash window to the rear. There is an Esse oil fire range for cooking and a solid fuel wood burner. The staircase rise to the first floor

Galleried landing positioned to take advantage of the fine views from the living room windows.

An open plan study/sitting area – 17’9 x 11’4 gaining natural light from the downstairs windows, also positioned to enjoy the extensive views. There is an archway into

The study – 13’ x 8’1

From the study area there is an open plan staircase to the second floor

Landing

Bedroom 1 – 13’ x 8 with a sash window and an internal balcony taking full advantage of the stunning views.

Bedroom 2 – 12’4 x 11’7 once again with a stunning window and seat taking full advantage of the views. Wood burning stove. Built in cupboard and book shelving.

A walk in dressing room.

The Bathroom – with a bath and shower above, washbasin, bidet and WC, window and tiled walls.

There are two storage cupboards off the landing.

Bedroom 3 – 10’7 x 10’6 with a window and shutters.

There is a staircase to the next floor

Landing

Bedroom 4 – 13’7 x 8’ with a window taking full advantage of the views.

Bedroom 5 – 18’2 x 17’5 the room has excellent proportions with windows on two sides. Original linen cupboards and drawers to the side of the room.

Bedroom 6 – 13’10 x 9’4 overall with a window.

The 2nd Bathroom – a roll top bath with ball and claw feet, washbasin and WC, a window and loft access.

Outside
The property benefits from its own large garden and communal areas of Idsworth Park.

Directions
The property can be approached via Rowland’s Castle past the station up Bowes Hill until you see the driveway for Idsworth Park on the right hand side and take the second entrance in this leads to the parking for 3 Idsworth House.

Large secluded garden

Tenure
We understand the property to be freehold

Services
Electricity and drainage to a shared septic tank
Council Tax Band: TBC
Note: We have not tested any systems or appliances and no warranty as to condition or suitability is confirmed or implied. All measurements are approximate.

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PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991:
Corniche Estates would like to inform prospective purchasers that these particulars have been prepared as a general guide and in good faith. We have not carried out any form of survey, nor have we tested appliances or specific fixtures or fittings. Areas, measurements and distances are approximate and rounded and are given as a guide only. They should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings. Formal notice is given that appliances, fixtures and fittings, flooring, lighting and window dressings are deemed to be removable by the vendor.

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