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FIRST FOR PREMIER SUSSEX PROPERTY

Homes, industry insight and stories from across Sussex, brought to you by Guy Leonard & Co S AUTUMN 2014

A HOUSE OF MAGICParham celebrates 21 years of Lady Emma Barnard

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5 Ask The ExpertQ&A with Neil, GL&Co Managing Director

6 AshingtonBeautiful Grade II Listed Sussex barn

8 West ChiltingtonCharming Grade II Listed old school house

9 What is it about Sussex?Why more people are moving to Sussex

10 West ChiltingtonChocolate box Wells cottage

11 Thatched HomesDemystifying thatched houses

12 West ChiltingtonWonderful refurbished spacious house

14 A House of MagicCelebrating 21 years of Parham’s ‘Chatelaine’

16 CowfoldClose to miles of open countryside

17 West ChiltingtonBacking onto farmland with lovely views

18 StorringtonLuxury five bedroom family home

19 FittleworthFamily home dating from the 1920’s

20 West ChiltingtonDelightful family home of true quality

21 AmberleyRefurbished Grade II listed cottage

22 The Mortgage MazeAToM look at the current mortgage market

23 PulboroughVillage house for rental with views

24 NutbourneApartment in an historic landmark building

25 Billingshurst Substantial character house with tennis court

27 StorringtonBrand new high quality family home

28 PulboroughBeauitiful historic family house

31 StorringtonPeriod home with delightful features

32 StorringtonA superb historic conversion

33 West ChiltingtonBeautifully presented character property

34 West ChiltingtonCharacter home in generous plot

35 The GL&Co DifferenceExperience the Guy Leonard & Co Difference

36 HorshamVictorian property for rental

37 LettingsWorking for our landlords

38 Rusper1950’s house with annexe potential

40 The LeconfieldCritically acclaimed dining in the heart of Sussex

42 Lower BeedingAttractive converted farm building

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How is the Sussex property market performing at the moment?

We’ve always seen the West Sussex property market as being amongst the strongest in the country. At the moment we are seeing a strong and steady market with lots of genuine buyers seriously searching for homes. This is a popular area with buyers and we’re seeing more out of area purchasers than previously as they are now looking to get more property for their money than they will get in London or perhaps Surrey. So, there is excellent demand for homes in West Sussex and those properties that come to market, at a realistic price, are selling quickly.

What do you think the market will do over the next six months?

This is one of the questions I am asked most frequently! I think there is a fear that the Bank of England will increase interest rates to supposedly stop the ‘housing bubble’ as touted by the press and this will have a negative impact on the market. However, I feel there is no reason why a very gradual, sensitively controlled increase in interest rates will harm the market in the short or medium term – there is now a more responsible approach to lending and we should see a balanced market over the next six months with great opportunities for both buyers and sellers.

There seem to be a lot of mixed messages in the press regarding prices going up and prices going down, what are your thoughts on this?

Well there are a raft of reports issued from various sources each month and journalists then interpret the data in each to write their own individual articles. To work out the true story, it’s worth noting each report is compiled very differently.

The Halifax and the Nationwide are probably the best noted lender reports and these look primarily at mortgage approvals so exclude some of the market, including other lenders and cash buyers. The Office for National Statistics looks at data from roughly 65% of lenders and uses calculations to work out a notional ‘average’ house price, whilst the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors asks their members if prices are falling or rising and then works out percentages.

The property portals, such as Rightmove, use asking prices for their reports so this only shows you what people are asking for their properties, not what they sell for or if they indeed even sell.

Probably the most reliable report is the Land Registry as this reviews the actual price change for properties that sell. They register all sales and assess what the property has just sold for compared to the price it sold for last time it changed hands. These figures are always behind the market though as it can take considerable time for a sale to be registered with them.

So all the reports give different information about the property market and an insight into what is happening, however they look at national averages rather than figures for our local area which may be performing very differently to another part of the UK. Ultimately, no matter what reports say, a property is always going to be worth what a buyer is prepared to pay for it!

If you were to give just one piece of advice to a seller, what would it be?

Sellers need to be realistic when it comes to their asking price. Despite all the reports in the press, the market is very price sensitive and with the advent of the Mortgage Market Review this year, lending regulations have become much tighter. Properties need to stand up to their price when the mortgage valuation is carried out; vendors who are selling at a realistic price will see their sale go through smoothly rather than struggle to get through the lender’s criteria. Our professional local team has been selling properties in the local area for over two decades, so have a huge amount of experience to draw upon when advising vendors about their asking price.

Finally, what’s the most unusual property you’ve sold as an agent?

We sold a windmill a few years ago which was built in 1830 and milled flour into the 1920’s. It had been converted into a 4 bedroom home with a drawing room and three bedrooms in the windmill tower with stunning views! Not every day you sell a windmill complete with sails!

For more information on selling or buying your Sussex home, contact Guy Leonard & Co on 01403 248222.

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Ashington – £995,000 Freehold - ID 43353An extremely well presented four bedroom detached Grade II Listed traditional Sussex barn with beautiful landscaped gardens and triple garaging set within a plot of approximately half an acre. The barn was sympathetically converted in the late 1980’s with original timbers dating back to Elizabethan times. It has a wealth of charm and character together with many period features including original exposed beams matched with painstakingly sourced local hardwood timbers to enhance its authenticity.

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West Chiltington – £975,000 Freehold - ID 30260A charming six bedroom Grade II Listed former school house in the old part of West Chiltington with a village shop and public house in walking distance. It was built in 1876 as the village school house and was converted a hundred years later into a residential home. The property has also been run as a successful 5* B & B and with the annexe, could provide additional income. Alternatively, conversion back to its original layout could easily be achieved to provide one main residence.

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This year at Guy Leonard & Co we have seen a shift of London buyers who may have previously chosen to move to Surrey preferring to move to

Sussex instead, as well as a number of Surrey buyers moving across the border – what is it about Sussex that people are being attracted to as an area to call home?

In 2013 the Halifax’s ‘Quality of Life Survey’ rated Horsham in Sussex as one of the top 20 places to live in the UK, however this survey alone cannot be responsible for the increasingly popularity of the area! Sussex has always been a beautiful place to live with the South Downs National Park providing a stunning backdrop to the countryside, whilst the close proximity to the coast is a big draw for those sailing enthusiasts who like to spend the weekends on the water.

There is huge variety of leisure activities in the area, ranging from walking and gliding over the magnificent Downs to bowls, tennis, football and of course, the polo at Cowdry Park. There are some well renowned golf courses across Sussex including West Chiltington, Mannings Heath and Slinfold courses whilst those looking for more relaxing activities can enjoy spa facilities at Climping, Cuckfield and Petworth. Many families make great use of the parks and leisure centres in the area, with Southwater lake being a particular favourite in the hot summer months with its beach area.

For those who prefer to a more leisurely approach to their free time, local theatres in Chichester and Brighton often premier shows prior to them moving to the West End and there are a number of cinemas as well. Food tastes are particularly well catered for; Horsham hosts ‘The Big Nibble’ each year, an event dedicated to supporting local food producers and outlets. There are a number of Michelin starred restaurants locally including The Pass at South Lodge

Hotel and Tristan’s in Horsham itself.

Horsham is a market town and the award winning local market is held on Thursday and Saturday, with people travelling from London to make their purchases! There are plenty of local cafes supporting the café culture the UK is now so used to and some fantastic local delis, wine merchants and award winning breweries. ‘Piazza Italia’ held every Easter in Horsham sees an Italian market take over the town together with over 100 Ferraris and supercars over the course of the weekend.

Sussex is particularly family friendly with numerous state and independent schools across the county, many achieving the coveted Ofsted outstanding status. The Guy Leonard & Co website has a dedicated search facility for those house hunters looking for homes close to particular schools with links to the individual school websites, contact details and latest Ofsted ratings.

For those people needing to be in easy reach of travel links, Gatwick Airport is only 17 minutes from Horsham on the train, with London Victoria being just 56 minutes from the town by train. There is an also an excellent service to London from Pulborough Station with many commuting to the city daily from there in under 90 minutes. The M23 and M25 motorways give easy access to the road network meaning Sussex is well placed for those commuters who need to access areas further afield.

All the Guy Leonard & Co team live locally to our offices, many having moved here a number of years from other areas for some of the reasons mentioned. The team enjoy working and living in Sussex and are always happy to share their experiences and recommendations for places to go and things to see. Contact us on 01903 742354 or [email protected] and put our local knowledge to the test!

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West Chiltington – £600,000 Freehold - ID 35493A beautifully presented ‘chocolate box’ three bedroom detached cottage set in beautifully landscaped gardens within the popular village of West Chiltington. There is a separate annexe comprising kitchen area, bedroom and bathroom.

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A timeless icon of traditional village life, the thatched roof has long been a symbol of English country living. Impressively alluring and picturesque, it’s not just a boon to tourist authorities across the land, it’s also a national symbol of settlement and continuity.

Britain’s 60,000 thatched cottages are now among the most prized and protected in the country: 75% have listed building status and woe betide anyone who makes unacceptable alterations or crowns their pride and joy with the wrong kind of straw!

Thatch tends to divide potential purchasers straight down the middle. Here at Guy Leonard & Co we are an Associate Member of the National Society of Master Thatchers and find some people will be deterred by the maintenance and regulations but others are attracted by their individuality and character.

Buying a Thatched Home

Thatched houses are special homes, needing special care and maintenance. Purchasers can be daunted by what’s involved but with the right help and advice buying one should be quite straightforward.

How long does a thatched roof last?

The life expectancy of a thatched roof will vary according to several factors:

•Regular maintenance

•Quality of materials used

• The skill of the Thatcher

•Proximity of trees

•Pollutants in the environment

• Geographical location - a high humidity level shortens the lifespan of the thatching materials as will a strong prevailing wind hitting the thatch.

Are all thatched roofs the same?

There are different types of thatching materials and each type has a different lifespan. The following figures, allowing five years either way, are a reasonable guide to any thatched roof which is not exposed to great extremes.

•Water Reed (also known as Norfolk Reed): 50-60 years

•Combed Wheat: 25-40 years

• Long Straw: 15-25 years

Ridges (the capping or top part of the roof), whatever their design or type, have a life-span of 10-15 years. These can be replaced without having to replace the entire roof – in fact often the thatch can be ‘topped up’ to prolong the lifespan.

Does the thatch have to match the other houses nearby?

English Heritage is very keen, despite the protestations of owners and Thatchers, to protect regional styles and resist the spread of the durable Norfolk reed across the land. You should check with your local conservation officer to find out what’s required in your area and then get a quote from a Thatcher.

What about fire safety and insurance?

Concerns about fire and high insurance costs are probably the two most common issues raised by prospective buyers. Fortunately thatch fires are very uncommon.

There are fire retardant applications that can be put on to the thatch and the internal timberwork which further reduce the risk of fire. Practical measures - testing electrics every 10 years, ensuring that any wiring is housed in a vermin-proof environment, having chimneys swept annually - should also help to keep the roof safe.

Insurance can be costly, however there are companies specialising in this market, so insuring the property should not be prohibitive. The Thatched Owners Group runs a special insurance scheme, with a discount for members.

Guy Leonard & Co Estate Agents are proud to be an Associate Member of the National Society of Master Thatchers, so if you have any questions about purchasing a thatched property, please contact us – [email protected] or 01903 742354.

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West Chiltington – £1,100,000 Freehold - ID 43442A substantial five bedroom detached house in excess of 4,000 sq ft set in a large plot, situated in a sought after location in the desirable village of West Chiltington. It has recently been refurbished and modernised, offering spacious well-planned rooms arranged over three floors with far reaching views from the fifth bedroom. There is an integral double garage as well as a separate detached garage building which also has a pool room, shower and WC and a studio/office above.

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Parham has always been a well-loved family home, and only three families have lived here since its foundation stone was laid in 1577.

Bought in 1922 by the Hon. Clive Pearson and his wife, Alicia, they found it in a sad state of repair and together revived and restored it with great sensitivity and care. They opened the doors to the public in 1948 and, followed by their daughter Veronica Tritton, spent more than 60 years carefully restoring it. They filled the house with a sensitively chosen collection of furniture, paintings and textiles and also bought back items which had originally been in it. What they created at Parham is a rare survival of mid 20th century connoisseurship within a major Elizabethan house.

Simon Jenkins (author, editor & Chairman of the National Trust since 2008) has placed Parham in his top 20 houses (“England’s Thousand Best Houses”, 2003) and referred to it as a ‘house of magic’. Now owned by a charitable trust, Veronica Tritton’s great-niece, Lady Emma Barnard, is ‘chatelaine’ of Parham

today, and this summer she and her family are celebrating 21 years of having Parham as their home.

The most spectacular room in the house is on the top floor, where the magnificent Long Gallery stretches for over 160ft and is the third longest in England. Its original use was for walking, recreation and even military drilling! Parham’s beautiful four-acre 18th century walled garden includes a vegetable garden, an orchard and a magical 1920’s Wendy house with its own fireplace and staircase. Spectacular mixed borders and a long greenhouse provide flowers and plants to decorate every room in the house – a tradition started by Mrs Pearson when Parham first opened to visitors.

The adjoining Pleasure Grounds include a lake, specimen trees and a brick and turf maze; the house and gardens are surrounded by some 875 acres of agricultural and forestry land, including designated areas of Special Scientific Interest. The 300 acres of ancient deer park around the house contain dark

Parham is celebrating 21 years of Lady Emma Barnard as Parham’s ‘Chatelaine’

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fallow deer, with the descendants of the original herd first recorded in 1628.

This year, visitors to Parham are able to inspect the newly planted orchard within the Garden. There has been an orchard at Parham for centuries, with recent records showing a replanting in 1947 and then again after the great storm of 1987. After a number of years of planning, 40 new trees have just been planted, out of a total of 60. Head Gardener, Tom Brown, and team worked closely with Lady Emma Barnard and her family to choose these trees, based on varieties with the best tasting fruits. The orchard is a ‘traditional’ orchard, including apples, pears, plums, damsons, quinces and a walnut tree.

Alongside the newly re-planted orchard, the Fruit Store Room is being refurbished to eventually accommodate all the new fruit that will now be grown by the new trees. It will provide a totally ‘natural’ store room with no artificial temperature control, in order to maintain totally natural storage conditions. This is in keeping with the organic principles followed in the rest of the garden.

On this note, the gardens have a new organic “Slug Patrol” team in operation in the form of 4 Indian Runner Ducks (Monty & Carol, Chris & Pippa) and 3 ‘big, funky’ Lavender Cochin chickens (Tiny the Cockerel, Maud & Tilly)! Let out of their coop by Head Gardener, Tom, in the morning, the ducks and chickens roam the Walled Garden and vegetable beds during the daytime eating all the slugs they can find and paying particular attention to the box hedging surrounding all the vegetable beds where slugs love to hide. This feathered team is doing an excellent job at removing the slugs organically, without any risk to the other wildlife enjoying the gardens - and the chicken eggs are being used by the family.

Each year Parham hosts a calendar of events for visitors to enjoy, and the final event in the 2014 calendar is Parham’s “Autumn Foraging & Estate Life” event on Sunday 28th September. Set in the heart of its own ancient deer-park, the household at Parham would once have been self-sufficient from produce grown and reared on the estate. The event will include attendance by food and drink exhibitors, traditional woodland crafts and there will be guided deer spotting walks into Parham Park. Old estate artefacts and household items not normally on show to visitors will be displayed.

Parham House & Gardens is open to visitors from Easter until the end of October. For details regarding specific opening dates in 2015, please visit the Parham House website on www.parhaminsussex.co.uk. When open, home-made light lunches, refreshments and cream teas are available from Parham House’s sixteenth century Big Kitchen, and

organic produce from the Garden is used when available. Visitors can browse for gifts in the House Gift Shop and over 250 home-grown herbaceous plants are available for sale in the Garden’s Nursery Shop.

Entry prices for the House & Gardens and Events

Adult = £10, Senior Citizens = £9, Children (5-15) = £5, Under 5’s = FREE, Family (2 adults, up to 4 children) = £28.

Entry prices for the gardens only

Adult = £8, Senior Citizens = £7, Children (5-15) = £4, Under 5’s = FREE, Families = £22

Annual Season Tickets

Single = £30, Double = £45, Family = £50.

For more information on Parham and its events:please visit www.parhaminsussex.co.uk or telephone 01903-742021 or email: [email protected]: @parhaminsussexFacebook: Parham House and Gardens

A HOUSE OF MAGICPhoto by Elizabeth Zeschin @ElizabethZeschin

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Cowfold - £525,000 Freehold - ID 44820An individual four bedroom detached character house having been extended and modernised to provide spacious, up to date accommodation throughout. It is situated within the village of Cowfold on the outskirts of Horsham within walking distance of miles of open countryside. The rear garden extends to approximately 70’ and there is a useful detached cabin of timber construction which could be used as an office/hobby room. The garden backs onto open fields and enjoys a delightful secluded south east facing aspect with extensive timber deck/patio area.

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West Chiltington – £850,000 Freehold - ID 45523A beautifully presented and spacious three double bedroom, three bathroom, detached chalet bungalow with heated indoor swimming pool and shower room. Set in a sought after location with beautiful gardens and backing onto farmland with lovely views, this attractive chalet bungalow offers spacious and versatile accommodation, having been subject to much improvement and expansion by the current owners.

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Storrington - £665,000 Freehold - ID 38828An extremely spacious and luxury five bedroom detached family home, constructed in 2004 by Bovis Homes. It is situated in a small close of other luxury homes, in a non estate position on the edge of Storrington village. The property is finished to a very high standard and offers generous family accommodation. Formerly the show home for the development, the current vendors have maintained the property to an exceptionally high standard since they moved in from new.

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Fittleworth – £950,000 Freehold - ID 45337Originally believed to date from the 1920s but benefitting from later additions, this attractive spacious detached family house offers versatile and adaptable accommodation and is located in one of the villages’ most sought after lanes. The property is set on a good size plot of approximately 1.3 acres and benefits from a carriage driveway with extensive parking and detached triple bay garage. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn backing onto woodland, there are also outbuildings with a former stable block which has subsequently been converted to a bird aviary.

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West Chiltington – £800,000 Freehold - ID 38517This beautifully presented five bedroom detached house has undergone extensive high quality refurbishment and modernisation and now provides a delightful family home of true quality. There is an immediate feeling of space as the reception hall opens into the spacious family room which in turn opens into the beautifully appointed kitchen and dining room. The landscaped west facing garden is cleverly laid out with attractive circular terracing, areas of lawn, mature and established borders and beds and there is a double garage.

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Amberley – £675,000 Freehold - ID 44718A stunning example of a sympathetically refurbished Grade II listed cottage believed to date back to 1790, centrally located in the popular downland village of Amberley. Originally two Georgian cottages and first owned by local farmers, the cottage boasts many character features which were carefully preserved when in 1880 it was converted into one dwelling. The enclosed cottage style garden is a delightful feature of the property and has been designed to be an attractive area to enjoy, but not too overly demanding for maintenance.

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that some of the local banks or building societies often cannot see mortgage customers for a matter of weeks (we are aware of one booking four weeks ahead!) and secondly, each appointment often takes well in excess of a couple of hours. Sadly, for whatever reason, if that lender cannot offer the customer what they want then the whole process starts all over again! This is a large consumer commitment to time and often without a satisfactory solution. This is where independent and whole of market brokerages come into their own. They will be able to offer you access to a number of lenders, including the high street names, if appropriate, and you only need to have one conversation with the same person. In addition, they should have access to lenders who will manually assess your needs rather than a ‘computer says no’ type scenario, if required.

With all new mortgages, a budget planner will be required. So make sure you know and can advise exactly how much you are spending on your lifestyle. Especially make sure you know your monthly costs on food, household expenses, travel, pension and saving contributions and other likely costs such as hobbies, going to the gym, lottery direct debits and more. Every lender will review your ability to afford your new mortgage over coming years so all direct debits and most entries on your bank statements or credit report will need to be advised. This enables the lender to make a viable stress test against future rate rises and ensure that you will still be able to afford your mortgage at that time. Yes, maybe there is a little guesswork, but do make sure you disclose all monthly expenditure as the lender will normally want to review your bank statements and will see it all anyway!

First Time Buyers are looking at all avenues to get on to the property ladder. Many ‘would be’ homebuyers have an appetite more expansive than their budget and this can be a deal breaker if income and deposits do not meet lender criteria. This is where parental support can help. The traditional route has been through a parental guarantee, so parents guarantee the full amount lent to the siblings with the lender. Few lenders still favour this now on a stand alone basis. Often a lender will prefer a parent to actually join in using their income to support affordability until such time as the original borrowers income has grown sufficiently to assume full responsibility. Alternatively,

the parents may gift their siblings the deposit toward the purchase of the new property. The parents must confirm that there are no monthly repayments, it is a non-repayable gift and that they will have no interest in the new purchase.

In addition, a lender may sometimes accept a charge taken on the equity of a parental property thus alleviating the need for such a large deposit.

It may well be that a hybrid of all three may work too.

At the other end of the scale, another potential stumbling block may be age with some of the high street lenders still working off a retirement age of 65. With a growing population of people working into their 70s and further, thankfully some enlightened lenders are providing niche options and not all based on ‘Equity Release, although there are hybrid options available to cater for most needs. Many will lend long in to later years, but these will be specialist lenders and not high street names. In the current climate this is not an issue and you should not be shy of dealing with a non-household name. Some of these are small regional building societies who have been established over 100 years!

Finally, we’re used to product rates changing nearly daily as the market re-adjusts itself and this has been happening for some months now. We are also now seeing lenders regularly changing criteria. In quite a significant move, Nationwide has limited their overall income multiples to a max of 4.75% times income for all residential loans. This follows recent guidelines from the Bank of England allowing only 15% of all new lending to be over 4.5 x income as from October. Other movers include Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland who both implemented a maximum 4.5 x income for all loans over £500k. Rumours are rife that others will follow and I’m sure these changes will be revealed in the coming weeks.

As with any mortgage type you need to ensure that you take proper and in-depth advice before you commit. Terms and conditions always apply, always read the small print and make sure that you fully understand all aspects of the offering and, especially, your responsibilities to the lender.

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Storrington – £875,000 Freehold - ID 42453BRAND NEW BUILD HOME WITH COMPLETION EXPECTED WINTER 2014. A superior quality family home situated on a sizeable corner plot with its own private entrance, on an exclusive development of only three properties by Martin Grant Homes Ltd. This detached house is finished to an exceptionally high standard and has a 10 year NHBC Warranty. With architectural features that reflect the history and traditions of Storrington village, this fabulous five bedroom home is surrounded by gardens on all sides, with the house itself looking onto Thakeham Copse.

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Storrington – £500,000 Freehold - ID 45062A very well presented 3/4 bedroom period detached home pleasantly located on the outskirts of Storrington village. With the original building dating back to the mid-eighteen hundreds, the property has been lovingly improved by the current owners and offers some delightful features including solid wood flooring, wood burning stoves and a spacious first floor dual aspect landing. The enclosed garden has a patio area and raised lawn as well as a sheltered area currently used as a wood store.

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Storrington – £650,000 Freehold - ID 43582A superb historic conversion, which was completed in approximately 2004 and is set in five acres of beautifully maintained grounds. The property offers some delightful features including attractive fireplace, deep plaster cornices, three luxury ensuite bathrooms and a superb high specification fitted kitchen. The property also benefits from direct access to a private courtyard garden. An internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the quality and tranquil location of this unique property.

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West Chiltington – £740,000 Freehold - ID 32312A beautifully presented four bedroom detached character property which occupies a large and well screened plot in one of the area’s most sought after residential roads. The property offers flexible accommodation with additional scope for creating an annexe. The gardens are a particularly fine feature of this property being landscaped and beautifully maintained by the present owners. There is also a garage and range of useful outbuildings.

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West Chiltington – £1,150,000 Freehold - ID 41952A substantial detached four double bedroom character home offering extremely spacious accommodation set within a generous plot of 0.8 of an acre with landscaped gardens, ample gardens and double garage. The rear garden benefits from a large sun terrace, lawn areas with established tree and shrub borders. There is also an extremely generous covered swimming pool complex and a further garden utility area with a greenhouse and potting/storage sheds.

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•Open longer hours 7 days a week• 97% of our clients would recommend us and use us

again• Consistently adding value to the final selling price of

homes using our expert negotiation skills• Highly experienced staff delivering the very highest

levels of customer service• Matching buyers to sellers and landlords to tenants

is second nature with our in-depth knowledge of the local market

• No MINIMUM Sole Agency Contract – stay with us for our service, not because you have to

We recognise that buying, selling and letting property is as important to you as it is to us. It’s a journey that requires an experienced and knowledgeable guide, who can provide advice and offer expertise to make your move a happy and successful one.

MARKETING YOUR HOME

When you have something to say, we believe you should say it clearly concisely and to the right audience.

We use all of our extensive resources to market each individual property to the most relevant audience. This bespoke and targeted approach ensures that by closely monitoring our property and client databases and by using our local knowledge, we match the right homes to the right people more often.

In a busy marketplace we know your property must make a splash to get noticed. We do this through professional photography, high quality floorplans and extremely well presented property brochures - we can also arrange for the production of video tours.

We showcase our clients’ homes in local newspapers and magazines as well as in the national press. Our digital marketing is second to none, ensuring your home stands out on our website, the property portals and is promoted to a huge online audience using emailers and social media channels.

In addition we have a number of tools we can use to further market your home which include:

• Our bespoke property and lifestyle magazine, Opening Doors, which reaches thousands of homes across West Sussex.

• ‘In The Know’ is our marketing service for those clients who require a more discreet approach.

• Our London Property Days showcase your home and the West Sussex area directly to the London market.

• The ‘Modern Method of Selling’ is a highly effective method of selling property via auction and we have successfully sold a number of properties this way for delighted clients.

• We’re an Associate Member of the Federation of Master Thatchers. We provide expert advice and assistance on the sale of thatched homes to both sellers and purchasers, helping you sell your thatched home with ease.

ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU

We NEVER close. Our branches are open for business across Sussex 7 days a week but that’s not all…

With so many ways to keep in contact with people, we don’t miss a trick and use not only printed advertising, our website and the property portals but also targeted enewsletters, property alerts and social media networks as well.

This is down to the fact that when it comes to marketing property, awareness is everything. We’re aware that everyone is very busy and so we help people find what they seek and fast. Our own website is optimised for use on smartphones and people can set up online property alerts so they know immediately when new properties are listed for sale or rent.

We pride ourselves on our innovation as we know nothing in life stands still. We look to stay ahead of the game, anticipating the next trend and using it to our clients’ advantage. Guy Leonard & Co is recognised by a major UK property portal as an agent with a strong social media presence, and we use this digital network to ensure our messages reach the right audiences.

OUR TEAM WORKING FOR YOU

The essence of a great team is that it should be greater than the sum of its parts. Putting that into practice is something that’s essential to our business. Without a great team we would be unable to achieve the success and growth we have had over the past two decades.

All our team live locally which means they have a fantastic knowledge of the local area and community. Every new team member is thoroughly trained in our customer focused processes through which we listen and respond to our customers’ needs at all times.

Our agency is large enough to cope with high volumes of business yet remains small enough to stay thoroughly connected with our customer base and our marketplace.

Outside of our own agency, we work with a small network of trusted companies who undertake services on behalf of our clients. These range from financial services to surveyors to tradespeople. We only use experts that we would use ourselves, who we know and trust, so you can be certain all of our services and those of our partners are of the highest calibre.

Please contact us on 01798 874033 to find out more about the Guy Leonard & Co Difference

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Horsham – Price on application plus fees - ID 35185A beautifully presented Victorian three bedroom semi-detached property ideally located for Horsham town centre with its many shops and restaurants, and the mainline station.

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The current rental market has seen a great deal of growth over the last few years with recent surveys showing 94% of landlords agree tenant

demand is growing. As a result, here at Guy Leonard & Co, we are seeing increasing investment in the buy to let market in line with this belief that the trend of people choosing to rent rather than buy will continue.

This growing popularity of the Buy to Let market has kept our expanding Lettings team very busy, as they deal with every aspect of renting a property on behalf of our landlords, from initial marketing through to handling deposits and maintenance issues. Our Fully Managed service for landlords can offer the peace of mind that can be hard to find due to the stressful nature of property management. Indeed, finding the rent tenant for each property can be the most crucial aspect of the process.

Feedback from our landlords suggests the professional yet personal touch from our experienced team is exactly what is needed. One of our landlords stated on a recent feedback questionnaire; “from the onset Angie, your Lettings Manager, insisted that she would find me a tenant that matched the property, which she did. Her attitude whilst being professional, was also personal and she understood the type of tenant that I was looking for”. Our team pride themselves on their knowledge of the local market and the lettings process, ensuring what could be a stressful process runs seamlessly and very smoothly. “Delighted” was the word one West Chiltington landlord used to describe how satisfied they were with the Lettings team service.

Our success is based on providing a professional and proactive service in a friendly environment, with great attention to detail whilst providing real value for money. Guy Leonard & Co are members of ARLA (Association of Residential Lettings Agents) and the TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme), so landlords are safe in the knowledge they are leaving their most prized assets in safe hands. Our ARLA membership ensures we are at the forefront of current lettings legislation, ensuring all our landlords are protected against any changes in the law regarding rented properties.

The TDS ensures the safeguarding of tenants and

landlords deposits during the end of tenancy process. As a member of this organisation, the grief and hardship that can be so apparent during the end of tenancy process, is alleviated by the efficiency of the service. As members of these professional bodies, we continue to push the boundaries of what is expected of a Managing Agent. Our client questionnaires often detail that our expertise when it comes to regulations has been not only informative, but that it’s also refreshing to see such attention to detail. One of our landlords commented “Good level of knowledge and are committed to providing accurate information at all times”.

The old saying “you only get one chance to make a first impression” really does ring true. Feedback from many of our landlords suggests our presentation and communication on the initial property appraisal was key to making the decision to instruct us rather than another agent. “Assessing the appropriate level of rent” and our “practical advice” were two key areas which we are noted on being particularly effective with on our initial landlord visits. Professional brochures with quality photography and floor plans, along with thorough advertising on all national property websites, shows that we are committed to giving not only ourselves, but our landlords and their properties, the best possible presentation to prospective tenants.

Our Guy Leonard & Co Investors Club is in place to give a specialist service for our buy to let investors. This innovative service provides expert knowledge and guidance to landlords who are looking to build, expand or manage their portfolio, providing a way for landlords to create investments for the future. More and more investors are reaping the benefits from being part of this club, more information can be obtained from any of our branches.

Our landlords and tenants alike have a very positive response to our services, shown through our client questionnaires which are issued once a let has been completed. These enable us to constantly evaluate and improve our service, pushing the whole team forward to continue developing the excellent service Guy Leonard & Co prides itself on. With the rental market continuing to grow, fuelled by the current economic trends, the future looks bright for the Lettings team and their landlords.

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Rusper – £1,250,000 Freehold - ID 44763An individual 1950’s five bedroom house backing onto open fields which has been updated externally by the present owners. The property includes landscaped gardens and paddocks extending to approximately 6.5 acres. It benefits from equestrian facilities including an American style barn comprising four large loose boxes and a secure tack room. There is an opportunity to further extend to the side of the property, where a double garage is currently situated. This would be ideal to convert into an annexe, subject to planning.

* ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH * LOUNGE * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * UTILITY ROOM * FIVE BEDROOMS * THREE BATHROOMS, ONE EN-SUITE * DOUBLE GARAGE * OFFICE * AMERICAN STYLE BARN WITH TACK ROOM * LANDSCAPED GARDENS AND PADDOCKS EXTENDING TO APPROX 6.5 ACRES * POSSIBILITY FOR GARAGE CONVERSION INTO ANNEXE, SUBJECT TO PLANNING * EPC RATING D

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Situated in the market town of Petworth, The Leconfield has rapidly gained a reputation as one of the finest places to dine in the county. With the addition of Pascal Proyart of the renowned One-O-One restaurant in Knightsbridge as chef consultant, the seasonal menu has been receiving critical acclaim from national press.

The restaurant has remained true to its roots and only uses sustainably sourced fish from local boats and meat is sourced from Sussex farmers. The menu draws on British and French

influences serving dishes with its own unique style.

In addition to the a la carte menu they offer a set lunch and dinner menu from Tuesday to Thursdays and a more informal tapas style menu in the bar. The Sunday Roasts are renowned and were ranked in the Top 30 places to go for a Sunday Roast in the UK by The Times.

As well as a bright and spacious downstairs dining area, there are two private dining rooms on the first floor of this 17th century building.

Opening HoursTuesday - Saturday12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 9:30pmSunday12pm - 3pm

Critically acclaimed dining in the heart of the South Downs

The ‘Woodcock Room’ can comfortably seat up to 10 people. It also has a private lounge, which is a perfect place to enjoy aperitifs and canapés before your dining experience or to relax in afterwards with coffee and petit fours.

Separately the restaurant hosts a further ‘Stag Room’, which can seat up to 25 people on one large sociable table. Alternatively, remove the table and there is space to offer champagne and canapé receptions for groups of around 50 people.

Whether it’s a meal for two, celebrating a special occasion with friends and family or a corporate event, you can be assured that The Leconfield has something for you.

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Lower Beeding – £525,000 Freehold - ID 44922A deceptively spacious and attractive four bedroom converted farm building, set on the edge of Lower Beeding village. The original property was extended some years ago and has been recently redecorated to provide an extremely light and flexible family home. The property is situated on a private road that provides access for residents only. The rear garden is south facing and offers lovely views of the village church. There is a paved sun terrace, hard standing for a shed and summer house together with parking for two cars.

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