Church Lane, Bury, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20

The Old Vicarage is believed to date from the 1860s and benefits from all of the period features, ceiling heights and room proportions one would expect in a property of this era. The property has been well cared for over the years and offers an exceptional through-flow of accommodation over three floors, with the large Victorian windows and south-facing principal elevation, allowing the property to be flooded with natural light throughout the day.

The real highlight of the property is the three principal reception rooms, which look south over the immediate sun terraces and surrounding gardens beyond to the South Downs. These rooms feature some lovely old fireplaces and, while an excellent size, are not too large and still allow the property a wonderful, homely feel.

Outside, The Old Vicarage is approached via a gravel driveway leading to a turning area outside the old front door and beyond to the barn with garaging. The immediate grounds surrounding the property are of sun terraces and formal lawns, but the gardens have been impeccably considered, executed and maintained during our client's ownership, giving some wonderful distinct spaces including an orchard, kitchen garden, rose garden and several working areas.

To the south of the barn, there is a beautiful outdoor swimming pool which benefits from a mature green screen affording great privacy, with a stunning lavender garden surrounding, framing the most wonderful entertaining space.

The property also benefits from a detached stone barn, which still benefits from its original configuration and comprises two garages together with a workshop and storage area.

The Old Vicarage presents as an exceptional family home in a quiet, rural setting located in the heart of the sought-after village of Bury in the South Downs National Park, enjoying open views across its gardens towards the South Downs. Bury is one of a clutch of villages which are quietly tucked away in the middle of the South Downs between Pulborough and Petworth. All offer good amenities and have strong communities, with the village providing most things needed for day-to-day needs, including a primary school, prep school, public house/restaurant, church and a village hall/post office. A wider range of shopping facilities is available in the nearby market towns of Petworth and Arundel, and the cathedral city of Chichester, where you can also find The Festival Theatre for the arts.

Leisure pursuits in the area include several golf courses, polo at Cowdray, horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, and sailing from many centres along the south coast.

Communication links are excellent, with the A29 and A24 providing access to the M25, and beyond to the national motorway network, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the south coast.

Notable schools in the area include Dorset House Prep School at Bury, Seaford College at Duncton, Christ's Hospital and Farlington Girls School near Horsham, Windlesham House at Washington, and Westbourne House and Prebendal at Chichester.

Arundel 5 miles, Pulborough 5.5 miles (London Victoria/London Bridge 70 minutes), Petworth 7 miles, Chichester 14 miles, London 60 miles

Distances and times are approximate.