Kingston Gorse, West Sussex
Accommodating 20 guests
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Stone Court is a beautifully appointed, detached property which is full of light and furnished in a New England style. The property lies in an acre of private grounds and is an ideal venue for entertaining friends or business colleagues. During the summer months the House is a perfect choice for a combined family holiday. Children will love playing in the outdoor pool in the large garden and a path leads directly on to the beach a few yards away from the front door.
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The Location
The House is situated on a quiet, residential, private estate in Kingston Gorse which lies between Littlehampton and Worthing on the West Sussex coast, 15 miles from Brighton. Within 200 yards of the property is an unspoilt sand and pebble beach. The journey from Central London is 1.5 hours. The nearest station connecting to London Victoria is at Angmering, 2 miles away. Private planes and helicopters can be landed at Shoreham Airport, 8 miles.
The History
Stone Court was built in the 1930's. By this time Kingston Gorse had become a popular weekend haunt of thespians and celebrities from the West End stage. At the beginning of the Second World War, the village enjoyed a thriving social scene. Party guests included members of the Crazy Gang, Meno Nervo and Teddy Knox, Clarice Mayne,Horace Reeves,the band leader Jack Hylton, the impresario, George Black and the pianist, Dame Myra Hess. More recently in the 1960’s Stone Court entertained actors Roger Moore and Barbara Windsor. It is rumoured that Richard Gere owns a house in Kingston Gorse but has yet to be seen! The House was acquired 5 years ago by the current owner . During this time it has been updated and transformed into a luxuriously designed family home.
The AccommodationThe accommodation can sleep up to 20 guests but is better suited to a maximum of 16 adults.
Ground Floor: - Spacious entrance hall which can also be used as a dining room for larger groups.
- Large double height Smallbone kitchen with large range oven, an American size fridge/freezer and a smaller fridge/freezer. 3 dishwashers, microwave, breakfast table and French doors to garden.
- Adjoining TV room with 55” plasma screen and full Sky package.
- Sitting room with open fire.
- Dining room with open fire (seats maximum 8 guests).
- Study with well stocked library, 3 computers,(wireless broadband)printer and fax machine.
- Utility room.
- Wc.
- Double bedroom with resident housekeeper.
There are several DVD players, music system and mood lighting. First floor:
- 2 double bedrooms with Super King size beds and en-suite bathrooms.
- 2 double bedrooms with Super King size beds with baths in room.
- 1 double bedroom with 5’ bed and en-suite bathroom.
- 3 double bedrooms with 5’ beds.
- 2 family bathrooms.
- 1 small bedroom with 2 bunk beds, suitable for 4 young children.
The Grounds
The property is surrounded by a secure 1 acre private, secure garden comprising an outdoor pool (gated and with security cover), changing room with shower & wc, terrace, lawns and a barbecue area with Al Fresco dining for up to 24 guests. The pool is heated and available to use between 1st May and 30th September. |
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The Services
The following services are included in the rent:
- Welcome hamper.
- All utilities including heating for the pool between 1st May and 30th September.
- Hire of linen and towels.
- Hire of cot and high chair.
The following services are available upon request from local suppliers: - Hire of cook or chef.
- Childminding.
- Maid service.
- Laundry.
- Taxi service.
- Cleaner for 3 hours each day.
- Daily hearth cleaning and log replenishment
Ten Things To Do
- Visit Arundel Castle & Cathedral.
- Visit Chichester Cathedral and Music Festival.
- Visit Fishbourne Palace Roman Villa near Chichester.
- Go horse racing at Fontwell Park or Glorious Goodwood.
- Explore Brighton.
- Tour HMS Victory and the Mary Rose historic ships in Portsmouth.
- Take a ferry ride to the Isle of Wight from Portsmouth or to France from Newhaven.
- Go rambling along the South Downs Way.
- Visit Petworth House (NT) near Midhurst.
- Attend Glyndebourne Opera near Lewes.
Pubs & Restaurants
- Swallows Return, Goring By Sea: 01903 506346
- Seaview, East Preston: 01903 773988
- Spotted Cow, Angmering: 01903 783919
- World End, Patching: 01903 871346
- The Tudor Rose, Arundel: 01903 3883813
- George & Dragon, Burpham: 01903 883131
Price
The following rents are inclusive of VAT and are for the hire of the whole house for stays up to 30th September 2008. | Nights |
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| Season | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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| Rent | £2,750 | £3,245 | £3,850 | £4,345 | £4,840 | £5,200 | Xmas /
New Year Gross | - | - | - | £6,950 | £7,250 | £7,500 |
Restrictions
- Sorry no smokers, fireworks, hen or stag parties.
- 1 or 2 dogs are welcomed but to sleep in utility room.
- The minimum let over a weekend will be 2 nights and 3 nights if it is a Bank Holiday - the minimum let between 5th July and 30th August 2008 will be 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday.
- The minimum let over Christmas and New Year is 5 nights.
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