House of the Month

The Art House, Sleeps 16 - 24, West Sussex

Climb to one of Sussex’s highest points, glide up the sweeping drive to the ornamental fountain past the rolling lawns and the fishing lake, and simply admire the Georgian gorgeousness. This is a statement of a house, a work of art packed with sculpture and painted canvas waiting for you to drop your bags and embrace the good life.

Pre-renovation, The Art House was a tired classic; now it’s a yawning beauty that sleeps up to 24. Not that you’ll be overwhelmed by the size. You’ll be too busy entertaining on the terrace atop the pool house, with its elevated scan over the Downs and Chanctonbury Ring. Is the table big enough? It extends to accommodate over 40 with prior arrangement, so we like to think so.

You’ll also be swimming in the heated 14-metre indoor pool with its full-height panoramic windows over the gently shelved greenery. You’ll be bubbling and boiling in the Jacuzzi and sauna. You’ll be exploring the 17-acre estate, fishing the lake, thumping fuzzy balls around the tennis court, and generally whooping with glee.

Inside, the delicious art lives happily ever after with a sort of traditional modernity. Sneak off for some snooker or table football in the games room. Catch a family flick in the TV room. Stream away on the Wi-Fi. Burn a few logs. Spark a little chummy chit-chat. Admire the art. Paint yourself into a lovely corner of Sussex.

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