A restored stone farmhouse with barn, cottages and nearly five acres in the South Downs.
Tree-lined driveway and restored stone farmhouse setting
Barn-conversion kitchen with vaulted beams and four-oven Aga
Three guest cottages with separate gardens and parking
Approximately 4.82 acres: lawns, woodland, paddock and tennis court
Modern agricultural barn with mezzanine; Lot 2 c.1.23 acres
Seven bedrooms, five reception rooms, five bathrooms — highly flexible
Slow broadband in the area; rural mobile signal excellent
Very expensive council tax; ongoing maintenance and running costs likely
Set in the South Downs National Park, this restored stone farmhouse and adjoining barn offer expansive family living across nearly five acres. The house has been opened into the old barn to create a dramatic kitchen/breakfast/sitting room with vaulted beams and a four-oven Aga — a genuine hub for large households. Flexible room layouts across the main house, barn and three guest cottages suit multi‑generational living or rental income.
The grounds are a major asset: extensive lawns, terraces, mature shrub borders, a pavilion and a tennis court, plus deciduous woodland and pasture suitable for horses or livestock. Outbuildings and a modern agricultural barn (Lot 2 comprises c.1.23 acres with mezzanine) provide substantial storage or workspace and scope for varied uses subject to consents.
Practical points to note: broadband speeds are slow in this rural location and council tax is very expensive. Fernhurst village is close by (about 0.5 miles) with Haslemere c.3 miles and rail links to London; local schooling ranges from primary options to highly rated secondary choices nearby. The property’s size, outbuildings and period construction mean ongoing maintenance and running costs should be factored in.
This is a rare country estate for buyers seeking privacy, flexible accommodation and equestrian or smallholding potential within the South Downs. It will suit a large family, multi‑generational household or buyer looking for rental/holiday income from the separate cottages, but it is best suited to those prepared for higher running costs and rural connectivity limits.