7 bedroom early 19th Century Country House in dressed Sussex Sandstone with later additions. Country Estate of 184 acres at Colegate near Horsham set high on a sandstone ridge above Hawkins Pond on Hammerpond Lane with distant views to the South Downs.
3 separate phases of construction 2018 / 2022.
Phase 1 2017/2018 substantial refurbishment and renovation of main house including all new statutory and internal services, heating and services installation with solar array, new bathrooms, Approx value £1.0M
Phase 2 2018-20 Demolition of substandard service wings. Large contemporary steel and timber framed extension comprising new glass garden staircase, new roof terrace, double height family room, extension to existing east range to form guest bedroom & bathroom, enlargement of existing kitchen to form new kitchen & dining room with a glazed arcade as promenade/vista linking the south view and new garden entrance from the drive with changing/boot room, shower room, dog room. Hard and soft landscaping. Rendered west elevations to match house with fully glazed elevations to the east and south (garden) sides with extensive hard and soft landscaping.
Contract value £2.2M with completion July 2020
Phase 3 2019/21 Construction commenced on site July 2020. New Air Conditioned indoor natural swimming pool 17m x 5m, gymnasium, 2 storey plant room and separate ASHP Plant Room, fully glazed arcade extension continued from Phase 2 arcade. Twin commercial grade ASHPs with air conditioning and LPHW underfloor heating. 30 no PV panels (9.9kW) sited on roof to supplement ASHP demand. with battery back up. Landscaping scheme extended to suit.
Contract value £2.29M with completion February 2022
Main Contractor: Comber & Sons Ltd
Structural Engineers: Ellis Structures Ltd
Mechanical Services: RDJ Consultants Ltd
Electrical Design Services: ICFM Ltd
Electrical Installation: Sussex Electrical Ltd
Electrical Services Consultant ICFM Ltd
Heating Services : Adept Heating Services Ltd (Phase 1 only)
Mechanical Services Contractor: BTU (Installation & Maintenance) Ltd
Pool Contractor: Clearwater Revival Ltd
Doors and Windows: IQ Glass Ltd
Landscape Contractor: Twig Ltd
Topographical Surveys MJ Zara Associates
Completed House and Grounds 2023
east view
