Pulborough manor house with boathouse on sale for £8.5million

Thakeham Manor in Coolham Road, Pulborough, is described as a “unique Arts and Craft style manor house with panoramic far-reaching views” by Estate Agents Savills.

Built in 2017 the property features Horsham stone elevations, cut stone quoins, brick buttresses and a slate roof.

On the ground floor, the property provides six principal reception rooms, all accessible via a central hallway. A large kitchen/family room, located on the west side of the house, features an open fireplace with a granite hearth, as well as a smooth limestone floor.

That in turn leads to a newly built orangery with bi folding doors opening out to the terrace, offering “spectacular” panoramic views to the north.

(Image: Savills) Centrally positioned is a large family drawing room and towards the east, a “magnificent and quite unique” ballroom.

Upstairs the house offers five “luxurious” suites. The triple-aspect master suite offers “breathtaking” views from its bathroom located within the central stone tower.

It also includes a wardrobe area with an additional attic room beyond. Each spacious bedroom is complemented by its own en-suite bathroom, fitted with either limestone or marble, and features both a bath and a shower.

Outside there is ample garage space and a self-contained two-bedroom apartment. There is also a newly built large workshop with a mezzanine level.

The boathouse has been used as a holiday home rental (Image: Savills) The landscaped grounds have a newly planted orchard, trees, flower gardens, a variety of beds, newly build greenhouse and a welcoming wisteria by the front door. There is a pool and recently resurfaced tennis court.

Towards the northern aspect lies an “exceptional” boat house with a “picturesque” lake. This has recently undergone complete renovation and offers a business opportunity or separate accommodation.

The boathouse appears to have been used by the current owners as a holiday home rental.

At £350 per night for two, the website invites guests to “live your own romance novel and enjoy a luxurious dog-friendly escape with stunning lake views, a tennis court and a hot tub”.