7 bed house for sale London Road, Pulborough, RH20

New Place Manor is a truly exceptional Grade II* listed home — the oldest recorded house in Pulborough — with origins in the 13th century and elegant 16th- and 18th-century additions. The result is a rare and beautifully cohesive country house, combining architectural importance with a wonderfully warm, liveable atmosphere.<br /><br />Extending to almost 6,000 sq ft, the house has been restored with exquisite attention to detail. Seven bedrooms, a magnificent triple-height kitchen and elegant Lefroy Brooks bathrooms sit alongside countless medieval features, including a spectacular 17-foot inglenook fireplace.<br /><br />Beyond its history and craftsmanship, New Place Manor is a house made for entertaining. The double-height drawing room and vast galleried kitchen create a dramatic backdrop for gatherings large or small — light-filled, inviting and full of character. Together they form the heart of the house, perfectly suited to both family life and entertaining.<br /><br />The gardens, extending to about 1.4 acres, are beautifully landscaped and perfectly designed for entertaining. South-facing terraces open from the main reception rooms, leading to lawns, a grass tennis court and a heated swimming pool with pool house — ideal for summer parties and long, relaxed weekends with family and friends.<br /><br />Historic features punctuate the grounds, including a Grade II-listed stone archway built for Queen Elizabeth I’s visit in 1591, an antique church pulpit and a rare 16th-century dovecote believed to be unique in Europe. Mature borders, wisteria-draped pergolas and specimen trees create an enchanting sense of privacy and romance throughout.<br /><br />Across the courtyard lies a versatile detached building, on its own title and currently used on a commercial basis as a home office, with full facilities and potential for conversion into a self-contained annexe (subject to the necessary consents) — ideal as a guest suite, studio or home business base.<br /><br />To the east, the former service courtyard provides ample parking, independent lane access and a beautifully planted kitchen garden — all completing what is, without doubt, one of West Sussex’s most remarkable period homes: rich in history, beautifully restored and made for modern family life and entertaining on any scale.