Elegant family home with historic significance - literally

William Blake famously asked: ‘And did those feet in ancient time walk upon England’s mountains green?’

It was Blake’s habit to join his friend William Hayley on visits to the home of Harriet Poole (‘the Lady of Lavant’), and it is claimed the inspiration for the opening line to the poet’s famous hymn, Jerusalem, came from his journeys to Miss Poole’s villa in Lavant, which was built on land known as Robsons.

For those looking to own a little piece of literary history, Robsons Orchard is an exquisite Grade ll Listed family home, located in sought-after Lavant with wonderful Downland views.

Robsons Orchard is an imposing wing of a period property, with four bedrooms, located at the foot of the South Downs National Park. The accommodation on offer is elegant, spacious and full of character.

To the ground floor is a generous sitting room, with open fireplace, exposed wooden floorboards and substantial, full-height windows and French doors providing views across the splendid gardens. There is a large kitchen and breakfast room, good-sized dining room and cloakroom.

On the first floor is a further reception room with wonderful views over open countryside. As well as the study, the master bedroom is located on this floor. This is an especially generously proportioned room with its own en suite bathroom.

On the second floor are three further good-sized bedrooms and a large family bathroom.

The property is approached through a gateway onto its own gravel driveway providing plenty of space for resident and guest parking alike.

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