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Full Details for 5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Petworth, GU28 :
Fabulous views over the adjoining countryside
Reception/Dining room, Sitting room, Kitchen/Breakfast room, Utily room, Games room, Main bedroom with ensuite Bathroom, Second
Bedroom with ensuite Shower room, 3 further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Study, Stable Block, Private Gardens.
Set in just under 2 Acres.
History
Thestation at Selham was constructed in 1872 and the villagers then haddirect access to London by rail.The passenger service to Pulborough wasclosed on 23rd May 1955.The goods service to Midhurst and Pulboroughoperated until May 1963 although the goods yard itself had been closedearlier.The line was closed on 12th October 1964. An interesting featureof Selham Station was that passengers and cattle had separate roads toapproach the platforms.
The Property
The Old Station hasrecently undergone a full and comprehensive refurbishment programmencluding extending the property. The former ticket office and waitingroom now forms the main bedroom suite, sitting room and kitchen area.The newly constructed vaulted drawing room links the old building to thenew extension. The platform has been retained and provides an elevatedposition to enjoy the views over the adjoining countryside. The secondbedroom with en suite facilities is on the first floor with animpressive games room located on the lower floor. The property issituated in a peaceful rural location on the doorstep of Polo countryand pitches.
Situation
Located in the heart of Polocountry, Selham Station is located as the name would suggest in thehamlet of Selham, with its own public house and the nearby village ofGraffham caters for most every day needs with a shop, post office, and apublic house. More extensive shopping and recreational facilities areavailable in the nearby towns of Petworth and Midhurst, with Chichester,Haslemere and Guildford providing comprehensive facilities.Communications are first class with easy access onto the nearby A3providing fast access to London, the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrowand Southampton airports. Haslemere provides a mainline service toLondon Waterloo (53 minutes) and Pulborough to London Victoria (75mins).
Education
There is a wide choice of Schools in thearea, both state and private, including Seaford College in Graffham andThe Academy in Midhurst. Other schools include Bedales and ChurchersCollege in Petersfield, The Royal Grammar School in Guildford,Charterhouse in Godalming, Aldro in Shackleford, The Royal School atHaslemere, Highfield and Brookham, St Ives, The Heights, Amesbury andthe Royal School (both junior and senior).
Recreation
Thereare excellent recreational facilities in the area including golf atCowdray Park, Goodwood and Pulborough. Racing at Goodwood, Fontwell andBrighton. Polo at numerous local pitches including Cowdray Park. Sailingcan be found from Chichester harbour and other centres along the SouthCoast including Itchenor and Bosham. Numerous footpaths and bridlewayson the nearby open countryside which forms part of the South DownsNational Park. There are theatres at Guildford and Chichester.
Gardens and Grounds
Theproperty is approached via a tarmac driveway with a stable block on theright hand side with plenty of parking to the front of the house. Tothe rear of the property is a private level lawn area and terrace idealfor outside entertaining including \"al fresco\" dining. The old railtrack has been removed and there is an area between the platforms thatwould make an ideal spot for a swimming pool if so desired. The gardensoverlook the adjoining countryside.
Reception/Dining room, Sitting room, Kitchen/Breakfast room, Utily room, Games room, Main bedroom with ensuite Bathroom, Second
Bedroom with ensuite Shower room, 3 further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Study, Stable Block, Private Gardens.
Set in just under 2 Acres.
History
Thestation at Selham was constructed in 1872 and the villagers then haddirect access to London by rail.The passenger service to Pulborough wasclosed on 23rd May 1955.The goods service to Midhurst and Pulboroughoperated until May 1963 although the goods yard itself had been closedearlier.The line was closed on 12th October 1964. An interesting featureof Selham Station was that passengers and cattle had separate roads toapproach the platforms.
The Property
The Old Station hasrecently undergone a full and comprehensive refurbishment programmencluding extending the property. The former ticket office and waitingroom now forms the main bedroom suite, sitting room and kitchen area.The newly constructed vaulted drawing room links the old building to thenew extension. The platform has been retained and provides an elevatedposition to enjoy the views over the adjoining countryside. The secondbedroom with en suite facilities is on the first floor with animpressive games room located on the lower floor. The property issituated in a peaceful rural location on the doorstep of Polo countryand pitches.
Situation
Located in the heart of Polocountry, Selham Station is located as the name would suggest in thehamlet of Selham, with its own public house and the nearby village ofGraffham caters for most every day needs with a shop, post office, and apublic house. More extensive shopping and recreational facilities areavailable in the nearby towns of Petworth and Midhurst, with Chichester,Haslemere and Guildford providing comprehensive facilities.Communications are first class with easy access onto the nearby A3providing fast access to London, the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrowand Southampton airports. Haslemere provides a mainline service toLondon Waterloo (53 minutes) and Pulborough to London Victoria (75mins).
Education
There is a wide choice of Schools in thearea, both state and private, including Seaford College in Graffham andThe Academy in Midhurst. Other schools include Bedales and ChurchersCollege in Petersfield, The Royal Grammar School in Guildford,Charterhouse in Godalming, Aldro in Shackleford, The Royal School atHaslemere, Highfield and Brookham, St Ives, The Heights, Amesbury andthe Royal School (both junior and senior).
Recreation
Thereare excellent recreational facilities in the area including golf atCowdray Park, Goodwood and Pulborough. Racing at Goodwood, Fontwell andBrighton. Polo at numerous local pitches including Cowdray Park. Sailingcan be found from Chichester harbour and other centres along the SouthCoast including Itchenor and Bosham. Numerous footpaths and bridlewayson the nearby open countryside which forms part of the South DownsNational Park. There are theatres at Guildford and Chichester.
Gardens and Grounds
Theproperty is approached via a tarmac driveway with a stable block on theright hand side with plenty of parking to the front of the house. Tothe rear of the property is a private level lawn area and terrace idealfor outside entertaining including \"al fresco\" dining. The old railtrack has been removed and there is an area between the platforms thatwould make an ideal spot for a swimming pool if so desired. The gardensoverlook the adjoining countryside.