Two pools, private gym and a tennis court - yours for £8.5m

This rural country house boasts magnificent views of the national park, as well as two swimming pools, and even a separate detached two bedroom cottage.

There’s only one slight catch - a price tag of £8.5 million.

Rat's Castle, the £8.5 million property in Bury Gate: credit - Clarke and Charlesworth

Rat’s Castle, in Bury Gate near Pulborough, also has 11 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and its own cinema and entertainment room over three floors.

The new owner of the property will be greeted with a reception hall featuring a grand central staircase with chandeliers, as well as a modern Smallbone kitchen with an AGA, built-in appliances, and a floating island.

Rat's Castle, the £8.5 million property in Bury Gate: credit - Clarke and Charlesworth

The master bedroom on the second floor features its own dressing room, and shares the floor with a personal gym.

If all of that isn’t enough, the property also has a games room, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and a hard tennis court.

Rat's Castle, the £8.5 million property in Bury Gate: credit - Clarke and Charlesworth

The property comes with a detached cottage that has its own open plan living room and kitchen area.

Rat’s Castle sits in a peaceful and rural location, surrounded by landscaped terraces, a bluebell wood and its own water feature.

Rat's Castle, the £8.5 million property in Bury Gate: credit - Clarke and Charlesworth

The house also incorporates a range of technology and energy-conserving features to minimise the carbon footprint of the property, including PV solar panels and rainwater harvesting.

It is being sold by estate agent Clarke and Charlesworth on 01903 741212.

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