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SITUATION Listed Grade II*, Fyning House is an early Georgian house. From many of the windows, and from the gardens, are unbroken views to the South Downs. The north and east wings of the house, Old Fyning House and Old Bell Cottage, are now in separate ownerships, as are the lodge and the stables. These are accessed from a shared courtyard to the rear, where proximity to neighbours provides security. LOCATION Set within the heart of the South Downs National Park, Fyning is a hamlet adjoining the village of Rogate. It offers an abundance of scenic footpaths and bridleways, ideally suited to walking, riding and outdoor pursuits. Rogate enjoys a church, pub, and village shop, and has a thriving local community. HISTORY The first house on the site was constructed around 1589 by Peter Bettesworth, a member of a long established local family, following his purchase of the Fyning estate in 1572. DESCRIPTION The hall of Fyning House retains all its original features. From this room, doors lead to the drawing room, dining room and staircase hall. The kitchen has a door which leads out onto a charming terrace, which enjoys a view across the pond to Harting Down (National Trust). From the rear corridor of the house, steps lead down to impressive, interconnecting cellars, comprising 5 rooms, one of which is barrel vaulted. The backdoor of the house leads out to a paved courtyard, where Fyning House has 2 allocated parking spaces and a right of access to the rear drive. Further along, the rear corridor reaches the impressive inner hall, characterised by an extremely elegant staircase and plasterwork ceiling. On the first floor the three light-filled and well-proportioned bedrooms have access to a bathroom each. There is a separate study/ dressing room off the master bedroom which could form an additional bedroom. Across the second floor, the 3 bedrooms are orientated either to the east or west which adds to the charm of this floor. Additionally there is a sitting room or playro