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The knowledge Property Hunting high and low Georgie May seeks out homes for large and small budgets near Cowdray Park


others sitting unsold. The picturesque town of Midhurst and its surrounding villages are a popular base for polo folk. At present, there’s a range of properties on offer, accommodating those looking to be in the heart of the town or amid wonderful countryside. Haslemere, Midhurst’s neighbour, has an interesting choice of country houses on the market. Only 15 minutes from Cowdray, this popular commuter town has some lavish country pads. The Lake House, on the market with Clark Gammon Wellers for £4.25m, is a spectacular property in a peaceful and secluded lakeside setting. Ideally suited to entertaining in a grand style, it has a wine cellar, and bar. Fermesham House is a family home with five bedrooms, a swimming pool and 11 acres, priced at £2.25m (with Savills). Although this property has room for a paddock, those seeking land for an equestrian set-up may be drawn to the 46 acres available on the edge of Haslemere. Clark Gammon Wellers has a sizeable piece of flat land for sale that is ideal for paddocks or, with some work, a polo ground. Petworth, six miles from Cowdray Park, is another sought-after spot for the polo crowd. Byworth Dean, on the market for £2.25m with


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s the Gold Cup gets underway at Cowdray Park, there are mixed opinions on how well properties are selling in the area, with some shifting like hot cakes and


turnaround. Midhurst is popular and it will always attract people, especially now the polo season is underway.” Two properties, one in the heart of Midhurst and another in Heyshott – a village nearby – both met their asking prices of £750,000 and £1.45m respectively last month.


Laundry Cottage (£355,000), which lies the London side of Cowdray


Hamptons, looks like a country house not to be missed. Steve Williams, from the Hamptons Guildford Country House office, explained that West Sussex has not been having the best of months: “It has been quiet, with buyers still very price-sensitive. The 2007 levels have not yet been recovered and buyers are cautious. “Having said that, there is interest and we have had plenty of viewings at Byworth Dean, which has only been on the market for a few weeks. It’s a case of buyers having to sell their current home first, which is the problem.” King and Chasemore on the other hand has been having a busy June, according to Midhurst-based Daniel Porter: “Easter and pre- election were quiet for us, but things have picked up and we have had a 100 per cent


Three Sussex and Surrey stunners


Hunting low, there are plenty of small houses in Midhurst. King and Chasemore has plenty on the market, including Crispins, a roomy four-bed terrace for £399,000, in the heart of Midhurst.


For a buyer looking to live out of town, Keats is selling quaint Laundry Cottage (£355,000), between Midhurst and Haslemere, in Fernhurst. The perk for polo players is that there is a possibility to purchase a seven acre paddock by separate negotiation.


Most people en route to Cowdray’s Lawns will have passed The Lodge, on the outskirts of Midhurst in Easebourne. The historic building, formerly Budgenor Lodge – in Victorian times the town’s workhouse and later a bible college – was converted into 42 houses and apartments in 2007. Twelve are still for sale through Savills (£210,000 to £450,000). The Saddlery – a four- bed house – costs £399,000 while the last four bed apartment is £450,000. A two-bedroom cottage with private garden costs £370,000.F


£4.25m – The Lake House, Haslemere. Ultra- modern, with six bedrooms, state-of-the-art audio visual system, games room, bar and wine cellar, plus its own lake. Through Clarke Gammon Wellers (01428 664800; www.clarkegammon.co.uk) and Hamptons (01483 572864; www.hamptons.co.uk)


£2.25m – Byworth Dean, Petworth. Rural setting with southerly views to the Downs. Beautifully refurbished, featuring oak floors, four reception rooms, five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Outside is a pool and gardens of 1.28 acres. Through Hamptons (01483 572864; www.hamptons.co.uk)


For further information with regard to equestrian property sales contracts, please contact Mark Charter at Blake Lapthorn directly: on 023 8085 7116; via email, at mark.charter@bllaw.co.uk; or write to Mark Charter, Partner, Real Estate, Blake Lapthorn, New Kings Court, Tollgate, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3LG


£210,000 upwards – The Lodge, Easebourne. Attractive Grade II listed buildings remodelled into 42 houses and apartments, 12 of which are left. Two-bed apartment: £210,000; four-bed house: £399,000; four-bed apartment: £450,000. Through Savills (01483 796803; www.savills.co.uk).


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