Church Lane, Barnham, West Susinteraction PO22, 6 bedroom detached house for

Jackson-Stops - Chichester

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£4,100,000

Church Lane, Barnham, West Susinteraction PO22, 6 bedroom detached house for

Price:

£4,100,000

Location:

Felpham, W Sussex

Description:

Ian Nairn and Nikolaus Pevsner writing in the Susinteraction edition of The Buildings of England tell us that Barnham Court is "the best of its date in the county". Built in the first half of the 17th Century it was likely commissioned by a rich merchant rather than landed gentry, although Pevsner declares that Barnham Court is "so similar to Kew Palace in Surrey. That the same designer must surely have been responsible". The symmetry of its 5 bay facade" is more effective than many palaces". The interior has many unique architectural features extending to some 6,400 sq ft and has been the subject of a roof-to-cellar award winning program of restoration, creating a home of authentic, historical character complemented with 21st Century modern comforts. The main entrance, set into its doric pedimented doorcase, opens directly onto The Hall Room, spanning the entire width of the primary building yet still intimate with its panelled walls and open fireplaces at each end. Four tall box sash windows flood this room with natural light and allow the visitor a full appreciation of the formal gardens and approach. Beyond lies the library and oak panelled dining room. The latter has a purbeck flagstone floor and beautifully moulded plaster ceiling depicting garlands and central sunburst. These rooms are complemented by the breath-taking Great Room and two adjacent orangeries. These are ideal for entertaining on a grand scale, the abundance of light and perfect proportions of the internal rooms seamlessly integrate the interior with the surrounding formal and informal gardens. There is also extensive storage and wine cellars with comfortable ceiling height and a degree of natural light. Away from these impressive rooms the former cook house now provides an intimate sitting room with stone flagged floor, open fireplace with bread oven to one side and south facing sitting area with glazed roof. The former diary is now the kitchen with a series of tall. Still available at ListedBuy!

Posted:

January 18 on ListedBuy