NUTBOURNE STUDIO, NUTBOURNE COMMON, PULBOROUGH WEST SUSSEX RH20 2HB. Inspirational conversion to modern, award winning family home

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1 NUTBOURNE STUDIO, NUTBOURNE COMMON, PULBOROUGH WEST SUSSEX RH20 2HB Inspirational conversion to modern, award winning family home

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3 NUTBOURNE STUDIO, NUTBOURNE COMMON, PULBOROUGH, WEST SUSSEX RH20 2HB Inspirational conversion to modern, award winning family home. EPC A Pulborough 2.5 miles (trains to London Victoria) Storrington 4.5 miles Billingshurst 5 miles (trains to London Victoria and London Bridge) Petworth 8 miles Arundel 11.5 miles Brighton 24 miles London 53 miles Entrance Hall Open plan Drawing Room/Library and Study area Open plan Kitchen/Dining area Master Bedroom with En-suite bathroom Two double bedrooms Family Bathroom Further suite of two double bedrooms and shower room 2 Extensive basement rooms Garage Gravel driveway Ample parking Paved terrace Lawned gardens with play area Planning consent for Annex Situation Nutbourne, situated between Pulborough and Storrington on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park. Taking its name from its past, when the area was known for having a substantial number or nut trees, the landscape today is predominantly farmland and vineyards. The village has an attractive high street and a public house, namely The Rising Sun which dates back to the 16th Century. Pulborough has a good range of facilities including two supermarkets, Sainsbury s and Tesco, together with a range of independent outlets. Petworth is a picturesque market town with a good selection of shops and restaurants, surrounded by lovely rolling farmland. Adjoining the town is Petworth House and Park, owned by the National Trust. In July, the annual music and arts festival takes place in Petworth, with other concerts and allied activities taking place throughout the year. There are numerous sporting activities available in the area, including several local golf courses, racing at Goodwood and polo at Cowdray Park. Rail services are available from Pulborough station to Gatwick and London Victoria and from Haslemere station to London Waterloo. Storrington is located approximately 9 miles north of Worthing at the foot of the South Downs, lying close to the A24 dual carriageway providing good access to the M23 and M25 motorways. This small town has a good mix of shops and eateries together with a Waitrose supermarket. Description Located to the south side of the village and approached via a private lane which rises to a small group of properties either side of the lane, Nutbourne Studio is immediately evident on the right hand side. This former water pumping station has a formal shape and has a bright light exterior. This remarkable building has been transformed to a wonderful contemporary family home of almost 5000 sq ft. A unique award-winning design, and a featured property on BBC 2 Restoration Home, this detached dwelling occupies a plot close to half an acre which is screened by mature trees and shrubs and is securely fenced and gated providing a safe haven for both children and pets to play. To the front is a gravel driveway with ample parking for up to eight vehicles. To the side an extensive paved terrace, perfect for entertaining and to the rear a large lawn with beech hedging. The accommodation works perfectly for a family, or those with a dependent relative or staff. A professional wishing to work from home or commuting to Gatwick, London or the South Coast would be perfectly placed here, or a London family seeking the ultimate lockupandleave party house for weekends. For those who wish to put their own stamp on a property there is scope to make some changes. The generous basement rooms could be adapted to include an indoor swimming pool and this space would work equally well as a Cinema/Games Room/ Gymnasium, recording studio or wine cellar. In addition there is planning consent to build an additional three bedroom annex or studio within the plot should a purchaser require extra ancillary accommodation. The current owners have catered for the demands of our high tech lifestyles and have included satellite broadband, Wi-fi network with Ethernet cabling and sound systems to principal spaces - the acoustics of this building are fabulous. The interior is open plan in the main with an abundance of natural light, high ceilings and large skylight windows, with underfloor heating preserving the clean lines of the building. The large dark floor tiles are a direct contrast to the white wall space which is perfect for displaying treasured art works, in fact the interior has the feeling of an art gallery in so much as it is both inspirational and uplifting. The kitchen dining area has a super breakfast bar together with bespoke kitchen units and modern NEFF appliances. This dual aspect room, perfect for dinner parties, has ample space for a dining table and chairs and room to dance after dinner! Beautifully presented throughout there are 5 bedrooms in total, all are good size double rooms and the master bedroom being en-suite. Additional facilities include a family bathroom and a shower room.

4 A very interesting financial fact about this property is that it generates a cash return for renewable energy and therefore benefits the owners from a resource worth approximately 7,500 per annum. There is obviously a great deal of science included in the build, details of which are available to interested potential purchasers who wish to see it, but the sustainability of items such as the ground source heat pump and photovoltaic arrays need little attention to maintain this rarely achieved level of eco efficiency. EPC=A Outside Gated entrance with gravel driveway with extensive parking capacity. Attractive borders with lawn framed by mature trees. Side gates secure the rear garden at times that the main gate requires to be left open. A garden path encompasses the house and leads to the side terrace, and the rear garden beyond. This area is laid to lawn and is large enough to play football. The path continues passing through mature shrubs and foliage onto the single garage/store. General Information Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Planning There is planning consent to build 3 bedroom ancillary accommodation within the garden plot. Further details available from the Agent, Savills. Method of sale For Sale by Private Treaty Directions From The White Horse public house at Pulborough RH20 2DY. Head south-east on Mare Hill/A283 in approximately miles, turn left into West Chiltington Road, signed Nutbourne, in approximately 1.5 miles turn left onto Nutbourne Road. A little further on turn right onto Nutbourne Common (restricted usage road) at the rise of the hill Nutbourne Studio will be seen on the right hand side. Viewing By accompanied appointment with sole agents Savills, Petworth. Date of Information Particulars prepared: April 2016 Photographs taken: April 2016 Note: Feed-in Tariff and RHI grants in place. There is scope to extend the photovoltaic array resource and also to store energy for night use. Local Authority Horsham District Council Council Tax Band G Note 2, (2016) Tenure Freehold Rights and Covenants Southern Water pay a peppercorn rent to the owner for use of the North Wing where the company store and maintain a small amount of equipment. This facility is mothballed. Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. 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, images 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 Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise PG

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