Summary - Storries, Plumtree Cross Lane, Itchingfield RH13 0NN
8 bed 3 bath Detached
Imposing 1930s manor with leisure suite, stables and 28.86 acres backing the South Downs.
About 28.86 acres of gardens, parkland and paddocks
An exceptional 1930s manor set in about 28.86 acres, Storries combines period grandeur with large-scale leisure facilities and extensive outbuildings. Principal rooms face south with long views toward the South Downs; high ceilings and generous proportions create an imposing family home ideal for country living, entertaining or equestrian use. The property includes a second-floor leisure suite with plunge pool, flotation tank, sauna and steam room — a rare offering in a private house.
Practical benefits include a chauffeur’s lodge with garaging, double garage, stables, tack room, workshop and field shelter, plus tennis court, greenhouse and an outdoor swimming pool. A passenger lift serves the leisure level and there is flexible ground-floor accommodation including multiple reception rooms, study and large kitchen/breakfast room with pantry and larder. Mature gardens and paddocks provide private, sheltered outdoor space and a long tree-lined driveway enhances seclusion.
Buyers should be aware of several material points: the property has an EPC rating of F, main heating is oil-fired boiler with underfloor heating, the original solid brick walls have no built-in insulation (assumed) and glazing is secondary only. Broadband speeds are very slow and council tax is described as very expensive — both important for anyone considering modern family life or home-working. The size and age of the house mean ongoing maintenance and potential upgrade works are likely, but the scale also offers substantial scope for renovation and modernization to improve energy performance and contemporary comfort.
This estate will suit purchasers seeking a large country manor with leisure and equestrian facilities, plus buyers who value privacy and extensive grounds. It is less suitable for those needing high-speed connectivity out of the box or buyers unwilling to invest in energy efficiency or refurbishment works.
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