Property description
THE PROPERTY Binstead Manor is located in woodland on the fringes of the historic market town of Arundel with its magnificent Castle, and excellent transport links including a main line train station to London, and just over an hour from Gatwick airport.
The approach to this impressive home dissects a tree lined lane leading to a gated entrance flanked by brick pillars. On entering the grounds there is a large sweeping driveway leading to the grand entrance with stone pillars and large oak doors.
Then accommodation is arranged over two floors with versatile reception space and well appointed bedrooms.
On entering the ground floor there is a stunning entrance hall with stairs rising to the galleried landing. The centre of this beautiful home is dominated by the large open drawing room with central fireplace, with the remainder comprising of an open plan play room and family room, TV room, study, formal dining room and additional sitting room opening into the stunning kitchen breakfast room. From the kitchen there are doors leading to a well appointed utility room with, with a ground floor cloakroom accessed from the inner hall.
The first floor galleried landing is impressive, giving way to five bedroom suites. All of the suites enjoy dressing rooms and en suite bathrooms. Of particular note is the master bedroom, the largest of the suites with separate his and hers dressing room and en suites.
Located in a separate wing, yet attached to the main house is the two bedroom single story annexe. This well appointed annexe offers a large open plan sitting/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms.
The grounds are well tended with extensive lawns and woodland. The carriage driveway leads to the garage complex with doors on two aspects.
THE LOCATION Binstead sits on the fringes of the cathedral town of Arundel with its impressive Norman castle sits on the boundary of the South Downs National Park. Consistently considered as one of the finest towns in the country and made famous internationally for its antique dealerships. Once a thriving fishing town the public houses and fisherman's cottages have made way for traditional tearooms, boutiques and an eclectic mix of independent restaurants. Now well known for its numerous festivals throughout the year including the Art trail, Food Festival and Arundel by Candlelight. There is a wide choice of sporting and recreational activities in the surrounding area including horse racing at both Goodwood and Fontwell park; Car Racing at Goodwood Motor Circuit famously hosting it's annual Festival of Speed and Revival meetings; polo at Cowdray park; glorious beaches at the Witterings; dinghy sailing from numerous clubs along the coast with substantial harbours and marinas at Chichester and Littlehampton for mooring larger yachts; numerous golf courses; walking and riding in the rich surrounding countryside.
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