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CLAYTON PRIORY London Road | Hassocks | West Sussex | BN6
9NE
Fine & Country Brighton & Hove
Tel: +44 (0)1273 [email protected]
Church Road, HoveEast Sussex BN3 2FN
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CLAYTON PRIORYClayton Priory is Listed Grade II*, being of
particularlyimportant 'historic and architectural interest', and is
a superbexample of a classic Regency Country House.
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The property is understood to date from 1820, designed by
John
Biagio Rebecca for a Brighton merchant called Robert
Podmore.
The house, originally named New Priory, instantly gained
recognition in
the area for its fine architectural design and was mentioned in
the 1835
Horsfield edition of History and Antiquities of the County of
Sussex as
"... and elegant and commodious mansion on an elevated
situation..."
Externally, the main double-fronted eastern facade is typical of
the
Regency style, with symmetrical sash windows, a classical
pediment and
a fine entrance portico with fluted ionic columns. To the
southern side
of the house is a colonnade of Doric columns extending along
the
whole of the ground floor, over which is the Latin inscription
'Sola in
Deo Salvs', which translates as 'Only in God is our
Salvation.’
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Grade II Listed Country House
Four Impressive Reception Rooms
Seven Bedrooms (Four Suites)
Orangery
Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Pantry, Butler's Pantry, Larder
Two Room Staff Flat
12.4 Acres with Orchard, Kitchen Garden, Stables
andOutbuildings
Swimming Pool
The interiors of Clayton Priory are of similar elegance, the
centrepiece being the magnificent oval reception hall, with
its
Imperial staircase and glass dome skylight. The doors are of
fine
mahogany, four of which are carved and follow the lines of
the
walls. Further points of note are the plaster panelling and
the
elegant cornicing and plasterwork to the principal reception
rooms.
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Main House
Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room,
Orangery, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Pantry, Larder,
Butlers
Pantry, Cloakroom, 2 Room Staff Flat, Galleried Landing,
4 Bedroom Suites, 3 Further Bedrooms, Bathroom, Cellar
THE LODGE HOUSE
Three bedroom detached character house situated just inside
the main gate. This lovely lodge is currently tenanted on an
AST and enjoys a private garden and parking.
OUTBUILDINGS
Laundry Room, Workshop, Gardeners WC, Range of Garaging,
Stabling, Garden Store.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in
metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and
whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must
not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings andappliances referred to
have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that
they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for
general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown
is included with theproperty. For a free valuation, contact the
numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 22.07.14
Clayton Priory
EPC Exempt
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Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine
& Country on 01273 739911
GARDENS & GROUNDS
Clayton Priory is approached through impressive electrically
operated wrought
iron gates, which are flanked by curved brick walls and pillars
surmounted by twin
eagles. The long private entrance drive sweeps through parkland
grounds with
a wealth of spring bulbs and a variety of mature trees,
principally oak and beech.
The drive passes a large natural pond to the left and continues
to a gravel parking
area in front of the house.
The formal gardens lie principally to the south of the main
house, with stunning
views to the South Downs. From the colonnade steps lead down to
a stone paved
terrace, beyond which is a croquet lawn enclosed by beech
hedging. To the west
are further lawns and a swimming pool with paved surround. A
wrought iron gate
leads to the part walled kitchen garden with a number of fruit
trees.
The paddock is situated to the north of the house and is part
enclosed by post
and rail fencing with access to the stable area.
In all, about 12.4 acres.
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CLAYTON PRIORY, HASSOCKS
