Thornwell Road, Wilmington

A superb equestrian property set in approximately 15 acres with panoramic southerly views to the South Downs, approached down a 150-yard driveway.

This impressive and beautifully positioned property offers an exceptional opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts, combining extensive facilities with beautiful rural surroundings. Nestled within a generous 15 acre plot the property enjoys uninterrupted far-reaching southerly views towards the South Downs, creating a truly stunning backdrop.
The location is particularly well suited to riders, benefiting from extensive riding on the South Downs which is within hacking distance. The property itself is approached over a long driveway ensuring a high degree of privacy.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped equestrian property in a sought-after setting offering space, privacy, excellent riding access and breathtaking views over the South Downs.
The elevations are clad with sweet chestnut boarding fixed in a vertical format, on a brick plinth beneath a slate roof with dormer window frames of powder coated aluminium. The heating is via an air source heat pump with underfloor heating throughout.
NB: the planning consent for the house application number WD/2019/2478/F limits the occupation of the dwelling to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, for the equine operation on the site, in the locality in agriculture or forestry, or the widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependents.
The property is currently operating as a livery yard and any purchaser would potentially have the option to keep the current liveries if so wished.

The accommodation is arranged as follows:
• Glazed front door to entrance hall with coat hanging hooks.
• Living room/kitchen with work surfaces having cupboards and drawers beneath, Falcon rangemaster cooker with five-ring Calor gas hob, two ovens and grill beneath and extractor fan above. Stainless steel sink unit inset into work surface with drainer to the side. Space for large American-style fridge freezer. Double opening glazed doors leading to the south-facing garden and the views to the South Downs. Useful study.
• Spacious utility/boot room with stainless steel sink with drainer to the side, cupboards and drawers beneath, eye-level cupboards and space and plumbing for washing machine. Cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, underfloor heating, and an array of coat hanging hooks. Shower room with tiled shower cubicle and WC.
• Master bedroom 1 with glazed doors to the garden enjoying lovely views to the South Downs. En suite bathroom with panel-enclosed bath with mixer taps, drench head and hand shower attachments, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.
• Double bedroom with doors to the garden and lovely views to the South Downs. Single bedroom 2.
• Shower room with large walk-in tiled shower cubicle with drench head and hand attachment, WC, wash basin, mirror-fronted medicine cabinet, heated towel rail.

Outside
The property is approached down a driveway of 150 yards in length through double opening five bar gates onto substantial area of hardstanding. The stable yard is of breeze block and timber clad construction with 8 loose boxes and a foaling box, an excellent tack room and large concrete apron to the front. Water and power connected.
Further equestrian facilities include an arena 40m x 20m with sand and fibre surface (the original consent reference WD/2017/0479/F was granted for a 60m x 40m riding arena and therefore the current one could be increased to this size if required). Circular turn-out pen. In addition, there is a timber hay barn, a tool shed, and field shelters, together with five shipping containers.
Extensive hardstanding to the front of the house provides parking for numerous vehicles. The gardens are laid mainly to level lawn and include soft fruit cages and an orchard.
The land is divided into level pasture fields and extends to 15 acres.