Kirdford Farmhouse

Description

BRAND NEW TO THE RENTAL MARKET FOR 2020
Kirdford Farmhouse holds a fantastic location nestled within beautiful West Sussex countryside, just a short distance outside of the village of Kirdford, while the small town of Petworth is just ten minutes away. While the home makes an excellent base for those wanting to explore the wonderful countryside surroundings, the coast is easily reachable in just forty-minutes making it a fabulous option for the beach bums too!

The Grade II listed Elizabethan farmhouse can comfortably accommodate up to ten guests across its five well-appointed double bedrooms, an additional four guests can be accommodated using two double sofa beds in two of the bedrooms. The current owners have very sympathetically updated Kirdford Farmhouse to create a characterful home-from-home with homely yet elegant interiors throughout. On the ground floor is the main entertaining space which comprises of a cosy drawing room, open-plan living and dining room and a fully-equipped kitchen boasting all the tools you could possibly need to whip up a delicious meal. Three of the bedrooms, two doubles and a twin are situated in the main house, set out in the form of suites with their own living areas and bathrooms. In the annexe, are a further two bedrooms, a queen-size double room and a twin room, both complete with en-suite facilities.

Outside, the children will enjoy playing games on the large lawns. The all-weather tennis court is the perfect place for a spot of friendly competition. For the little ones, the garden boasts a wooden club house, swings and a slide which will provide hours of fun!

#### Features
Farmhouse
- Drawing room and dining room separated by double aspect open fire
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Open-plan living & dining conservatory-style area
- Master Suite with super king-size bed, study area, dressing room and bathroom and separate shower room
- Mauve Suite with king-sized bed, living room with double sofa bed and bathroom with bath and separate shower
- Pink Suite with two single beds, living area with double sofa bed and shower room

* Please note: The bedrooms suite are all located across multiple floors and need to be accessed by stairs.

Dairy Annexe
- Servery area with tea/ coffee making facilities and small fridge
- Living area/ bedroom with two single beds and en-suite bathroom (will be set up as a living area with 2 sofas when the bedroom space is not needed)
- Bedroom with king-sized bed and en-suite bathroom

Exterior Grounds
- Large formal gardens
- 100 acres of parkland, woodland and fields
- Fishing on four lakes and double river bank fishing
- Log cabin
- All-weather tennis court
- Weber gas barbecue
- Dining facilities
- Children's outdoor wooden club house, swings & slide playset
- Lake

Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Amazon Firestick
- Cot & high chair available on request
- Selection of board games
- Croquet set
- Clavinova
- Double Miele ovens
- Air fryer
- Microwave
- Washing machine & dryer
- Plenty of parking
- Logs are provided for an initial fire on arrival. Extra logs are available for guests at an additional cost.

#### Location
Kirdford Farmhouse holds a fantastic position within West Sussex, less than 5-minutes outside of the village of Kirdford, home to The Half Moon, a fantastic country gastropub. The small town of Petworth is less than 10-minutes from the farmhouse, here visitors will find a wider selection of helpful amenities, including shops, pubs and restaurants.

There is plenty for the whole family to see, do and explore in the surrounding area, with a variety of stately homes and gardens to visit, National Trust properties, Petworth House and Park and Nymans are both within a 30-minute drive of Kirdford, while the magnificent Arundel Castle is just 25-minutes away. For those look for long walks and fresh air, Kirdford Farmhouse, which is nestled in the Sussex Weald on the edge of the South Downs National Park, makes the perfect destination. Lavington Common, Slindon Estate, Cissbury Ring and Devil's Dyke all offer wonderful landscapes to enjoy and are within a 45-minute drive of home. The cathedral city of Chichester is under 40-minutes away and makes a wonderful day out with its excellent family and historical attractions. Goodwood Racecourse, renowned for being the most beautiful racecourse in the world, is less than 30-minutes away. For the little ones, Fishers Farm Park is less than 10-minutes away and makes a wonderful day out that the whole family will enjoy, while the whole family will enjoy a ride on the South Downs Light Railway, just 15-minutes away.
The beautiful Sussex coastline can be reached in less than 40-minutes, the beaches of West Wittering and Bognor Regis are ideal for families, while hugely popular Brighton with its trendy eateries and famous shopping in the “Lanes”, is less than an hour away.

Recommended Attractions:
*Please see the "kids" tab for child-focused suggestions.
The Half Moon, Kirdford
Excellent country gastropub just 5-minutes from Kirdford Farmhouse.

Arundel Castle
Magnificent castle, open between April and November.

Petworth House & Park
Petworth House features the finest art collection in the care of the National Trust.

Nymans
Romantic house with extensive and beautifully-maintained gardens.

Goodwood House
Beautiful house, home to the Dukes of Richmond for centuries. Open most Sundays & Mondays between March and October for tours, make sure you book in advance.

Goodwood Racecourse
The most beautiful racecourse in the world.

South Downs National Park
England's newest National Park.

Cissbury Ring
The most historic hill on the South Downs.

Devil's Dyke
A famous beauty spot on the South Downs.

West Wittering Beach
Unspoilt, family-friendly beach.