THE LAKE HOUSE
Main house with five en-suite bedrooms Striking floor to ceiling windows drinking in the view Double height reception room and vaulted bedrooms Two studies, upstairs laundry room and cinema room Party room with bar and Karaoke Fully automated lighting and heating with electric external shutters Geothermal underfloor heating throughout CAT7 shielded cabling running at up to 1.5GHz Staff accommodation Garaging with underfloor heating and storage barns Air conditioned helicopter hangar and man cave Unrestricted helipad 21 Acres of gardens, ancient bluebell woodland, lake and tennis court THE LAKE HOUSE THE FORESTRY ROAD, PLAISTOW, WEST SUSSEX, RH14 0PB A LUXURIOUS CONTEMPORARY HOME SET IN 21 ACRES WITH A 3 ACRE RAINBOW TROUT LAKE. UNIQUE AND SOPHISTICATED MODERN LIVING IN A PARKLAND SETTING, A TRUE ONE-OF-A-KIND WITH PERFECT, PEACEFUL AMBIENCE.
THE LOCATION PLAISTOW Chiddingfold 6.29 miles Dunsfold 7.5 miles Haslemere (London Waterloo 48 min) 8 miles Guildford (London Waterloo 35 min) 15.4 miles Gatwick 27 miles Billingshurst 8.1 miles (London Victoria 1hr 9 min & Gatwick 31 min) Central London 48 miles The Lake House is situated on the fringes of Plaistow along a 0.75-mile private road and bridleway offering true privacy and security. Plaistow is traditional sought after village with a cricket green, village store, public house, and church. There are many gastro pubs/restaurants within a few minutes drive and more extensive amenities can be found in the towns of Haslemere, Cranleigh and Godalming, which are all within easy reach. Guildford to the north provides more comprehensive shopping, restaurants and recreational facilities. For the rail commuter, Haslemere and Billingshurst mainline railway stations offer fast services to London Waterloo and Victoria respectively. There is excellent access to the A3 at Milford, which in turn connects with the M25 motorway network providing easy access to Heathrow. Gatwick is a mere 40 minute drive. Farnborough International and Battersea heliports can be reached in 8 and 20 minutes respectively by helicopter. There are several reputable schools in the area including Cranleigh, Charterhouse, Prior s Field and St Catherine s together with those in central Guildford. There are excellent sporting facilities with racing at Goodwood, Polo at Cowdray Park, sailing on the South Coast with golf courses at Chiddingfold, Alfold, Cowdray, Bramley and Milford.
THE PROPERTY Every inch of this remarkable home has been built to precision and designed with every conceivable thought given to optimising the fabulous natural setting whilst ensuring this super insulated and ecological structure is filled with the latest technology for the modern family. The striking terraces that wrap around the floor to ceiling windows and vaulted roof line, ensure the well-proportioned rooms are filled with light regardless of the time of year. Two home offices, a party room and home cinema room all compliment the double height reception room overlooking the substantial patios and terraces. A fully equipped music room with bar would suit any musician recording their next master piece or an adults den to entertain and relax. With a separate access and hidden infrastructure, this area is pre-prepped to convert into a self-contained suite for an au pair or guests. The Master bedroom suite is simply stunning, with an ultra-high end suite, bespoke designed Morphosis Alpha Jacuzzi, a superb walk through shower His & Hers loos and luxury fittings throughout. The remaining four double bedrooms all benefit from en-suite bathrooms, with two of these rooms providing excellent mezzanine levels within to maximise the use of space. A glass balustrade runs the length of the wrap around balconies which gives elevated views and relaxation areas over the garden, lake and woodland beyond. Throughout this very special home are an abundance of modern technologies, from ground source underfloor heating and fully automated lighting, heating and external blinds in addition to the fully networked CAT7 cabling to ensure all rooms and occupants can be connected to the net and indeed the integral sound system available throughout the house. The construction and design of the house means maintenance is kept extremely low and as there are no fossil fuels whatsoever, the running costs are surprisingly low.
THE GARDENS & GROUNDS The current owners have created the extensively landscaped grounds that offer delightful privacy all set within a parkland setting with the fullest attention to detail. The gardens are beautifully arranged and manicured and, when standing on the substantial rear terrace, overlook the rainbow trout lake with jetty, wild flower meadow, ancient bluebell woodland and grounds suitable for paddocks. Further to the above you ll find over 4800 sq. ft of ancillary buildings comprised of a workshop, triple bay garage, helicopter hangar, barn and wine cellar. In addition, a one bedroom summer house can be used as staff quarters or studio with its own services and private sunken patio. Discreetly tucked away and screened from view of the house is an excellent tennis court perfect for practice or games with family and friends.
Approximate Gross Internal Area = 519.4 sq m / 5591 sq ft (Excluding Covered Patio / Carport) Barn = 400.1 sq m / 4307 sq ft Summer House = 46.1 sq m / 496 sq ft Total = 965.6 sq m / 10394 sq ft This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings are approximate.whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes and compass bearings before making decisions reliant upon them. Summer House (Not Shown in Actual Location / Orientation) Barn (Not Shown in Actual Location / Orientation) Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor
INFORMATION SERVICES Mains water, electricity, ground source heat pump central heating and hot water, ADSL and Satellite Broadband. FIXTURES & FITTINGS Carpets, curtains, light fittings, and garden statuary are excluded from the sale, but some items may be made available by separate negotiation. LOCAL AUTHORITY DIRECTIONS From the A3 junction at Milford take the A283 Petworth Road following signs towards Chiddingfold. After 7.6 miles turn left at the crossroads taking the Shillinglee Road for 3.5 miles before turning right on to Dunsfold Road and then turn left at the Church in Plaistow taking the Loxwood Road following signs to Ifold for 0.92 miles where you ll turn left on to a private lane which can be found immediately after Barton House on your left. Continue for 0.75 miles, The Lake House gates will be found on your right. Particulars prepared: April 2017 Chichester District Council. Tel 01243 785166
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