With a backdrop of the South Downs the beautifully laid out garden of Claremont House is a particular feature of the property. In addition to more than an acre of its own garden, this beautiful home benefits from the enjoyment of 82 acres of parkland, fields, woodland and two lakes of special scientific interest, together with a hard tennis court for use by residents within Lodge Green which is part of Burton Park, a private estate on the edge of Duncton, about three miles south of Petworth.

The driveway winds for a mile through woods, past the Grade I listed mansion of Burton Park, which is now divided into twelve luxurious apartments, before culminating at Lodge Green and the access to Claremont House.

Completed in 1997 to a substantial design and attention to detail, the attractive exterior of Claremont House features tile hung elevations and dormer windows to blend with its Downland setting and the private entrance is protected by an electrically operated gate.

The principal rooms of the drawing room, dining room, breakfast room and study radiate from the spacious and welcoming reception hall, with the kitchen opening from the breakfast room. The combination of these two rooms, with oak cupboards and granite work surfaces, means that it is ideally arranged for family lifestyles as well as formal dining. The principal rooms have southerly views across the parkland to the South Downs and French doors opening to a sweeping stone paved terrace.

From a rear lobby doors open to the garden, utility room and a family room which has a staircase up to a studio. A glazed walkway connects the house with the garage.

Two generous bedroom suites lead off the spacious first floor landing, both with bathrooms and fitted wardrobes, with three further bedrooms and the family bathroom on this level.

The gardens are secluded behind a belt of mature trees and there is plenty of parking and turning space to the front of two garages and a car port. Fine specimen trees and thoughtfully planted borders are enhanced by a pretty summer house and pergolas. There are raised vegetable beds and the perimeter has been securely fenced against rabbits.

A price guide of £1,650,000 has been set and enquiries should be directed to Byrne Runciman in Wickham on 01329 834579.