10 bed detached house for sale Lock, West Grinstead, Horsham, West Sussex RH13

Situated in an outstanding rural location, in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex, and approached by a long private lane, a substantial, Grade II listed, country house enjoying wonderful views to the South Downs.Despite the enviable rural setting, the property is not remote and local shopping facilities and amenities can be found in Partridge Green. The larger towns of Horsham, Brighton and Guildford are about 10,16 and 30 miles respectively, providing comprehensive shopping facilities. Fast and frequent mainline rail services operate from Horsham (London Victoria approximately 55 minutes), Brighton (London Victoria approximately 51 minutes and London Bridge approximately 56 minutes), Haywards Heath (London Bridge and London Victoria approximately 44 minutes).The area is renowned for its exceptional private schooling, including Windlesham House, Cottesmore, Worth, Hurstpierpoint College, Christ’s Hospital, Farlington, Pennthorpe, Lancing College, Ardingly, Brighton College and Roedean. Local sporting facilities include sailing along the south coast, with marina facilities at Brighton Marina and Chichester Harbour; horse racing at Plumpton, Goodwood, Lingfield, Ascot and Epsom; polo at nearby Knepp Castle and Cowdray Park, and Guards and The Royal Berkshire at Windsor, which are further afield.The internationally renowned Glyndebourne Opera House is in Lewes; Petworth Park and the Brighton seafront are within easy reach and there are wonderful walks across the South Downs. The A23, A24 and M23 give access to the M25 and national motorway network.(All distances and times are approximate)