A charming period home in an unspoilt rural village at the foot of the South Downs with exceptional country views.

THE PROPERTY Goldrings is a lovely Grade ll listed period detached home which dates from the 15th century, originally a medieval hall house, but with a recent modern extension. This fusion results in a wonderful character, combining attractively exposed beams and timbered ceilings with modern elements elsewhere.



The main living area faces south giving an unusually light interior and the substantial contemporary extension provides an amazing open plan living space with kitchen/breakfast/living room. The double French doors give out on to a large travertine terrace, which faces due south, providing gorgeous views of the South Downs.



The bedrooms are arranged on the ground and first floors which cleverly provides self-contained areas and versatility of accommodation via two staircases and a ground floor bedroom suite.



The property sits in the middle of its plot, surrounded by attractive gardens of approaching an acre including a paddock and with views over open countryside.



During the course of the extensive refurbishment carried out in 2016-17 the house was thoroughly prepared for life in the 21st century as follows: new roof, installation of central heating for the first time ever in its history, new hot water and towel rail system, rewiring, thermal dry lining of every external wall, replacement of every window with new double glazed windows (exceptionally rare in a listed building in the SDNP, installed with listed building consent), 3 TV points and installation of a Cat 6 ethernet cable network (9 ethernet ports) resulting in reliable Wi-Fi throughout the whole house. Every bathroom has (electric) underfloor heating and the kitchen extension, cloakroom and hall also have (water) underfloor heating. The central heating and kitchen underfloor heating systems can be controlled with an app if you so choose.

OUTSIDE On the terrace there is a swimming pool, some raised oak sleeper flowerbeds, and plenty of space for planters. It is a beautiful spot for al fresco dining, entertaining and relaxing with lovely rural views towards the South Downs.



The mature gardens surround the house with sheltered and private areas and include well stocked borders, shrubs and a vegetable garden.



To the front of the house is a gravelled drive with parking. A low wall separates an outer area of ground/orchard which provides access to the paddock or back garden. The house also comes with an additional 3.12 acres of pasture. This has been continuously let on an annual basis to a local sheep farmer for the past 9 years; this grazing agreement is easily terminated if you wanted to keep horses or ponies at home.



There is an abundance of bird and wildlife, all part and parcel of living in such an unspoilt rural location, largely unchanged for decades. Red kites, for example, are a common sight. In all, the garden, grounds and pasture total just under 4 acres (1.619 ha).

LOCATION East Harting is a small village community that nestles at the foot of the Downs, in the heart of the South Downs National Park between Petersfield and Midhurst. The larger village of South Harting is half a mile away which has a pub, village school, shop and post office and many clubs and societies. Petersfield and its comprehensive range of facilities as well as a mainline station with train services to London Waterloo is just under 5 miles away. Petersfield also has an excellent range of private schools including Bedales, Churcher's College and Ditcham Park is nearby. Godalming College is a popular state school option for 6th Form students, along with TPS both rated outstanding. Westbourne House and Highfield prep schools are also within range, with the former providing a minibus transport option from South Harting village. The Goodwood Estate is within easy reach with its wonderful choice of sporting events, from the world renowned Revival and Festival of Speed to Glorious Goodwood for horse racing and Goodwood Aerodrome. The Chichester Festival Theatre is a 20 minutes' drive away.



The A3 provides good regional transport links to the M25 and beyond and the larger centres of Winchester, Guildford and Chichester are within reasonable driving distance, as are the harbours and creeks of the South Coast. There are a good number of footpaths and bridleways in the surrounding area including The South Downs Way and The Sussex Border Path, with footpaths accessible from the property and the lane which provide an incredible choice of walking options. There are miles of local lanes which also provide fantastic cycling opportunities.