Traditional Sussex village restaurant sold to children's nursery group

The Orchard Restaurant in Cowfold Road, West Grinstead, has been bought by the Little Barn Owls nursery.

The restaurant, which served a traditional English menu, has been run by David and Sarah Chadburn since 2008 but they have now retired.

Agents for the sale – Christie & Co – say that there is ‘ample space’ surrounding the property which could provide the new owners, Little Barn Owls, room to extend.

The nursery group owns several day nurseries and a school in the area, with plans to convert The Orchard into another nursery setting.

Director Hayley Peacock said: “We are really excited about this next nursery which will have wonderful outdoor space, animals and forest school provision.”

Have you read? Downton Abbey and Paddington actor Hugh Bonneville backs campaign to save ‘vital’ South Downs car park

Plans for new eatery between Horsham and Crawley spark ‘boy racer’ fears

Fresh concerns over risks to people in Horsham because of ‘inadequate’ health services

Christie & Co regional director Richard Wood said: “I am delighted to have acted on the sale of The Orchard, working closely with the tenants and landlord to secure an alternative use for the property.”