Viewing

There was a viewing scheduled so the Gorse Fox helped the Silver Vixen clean and preen – everything had to be spick and span.

We made ourselves scarce – it was a glorious day and there were several properties that were worthy of an initial reconnaissance. We zigged and zagged through the various areas of interest and determined those we liked and those we didn’t. We are lucky that there are so many really nice areas nearby – and several caught our attention.

We stopped off for a meal – nothing special, but it would sustain us through until morning and gave us a chance tio take stock of what we had seen.

Then we headed off again. This time just north of the Downs. We had in mind a quick look at a property that had attracted us, but we suspected may be too dark due to the westerly aspect and significant tree cover.

Before getting there, however, we diverted up to the hamlet of Sullington.

This seems to comprise one farm, one manor, one rectory and a church. It was a charming spot, with great views up to the top of the Downs.

 

 

Leaving Sullington we headed back to the main road, passing a field where a hot air balloon was being prepared for launch. Diverting, yet again, we headed up to Chantry Post.

This is spot along the top of the Downs where the South Down Way cuts across and continues its west-bound route towards Amberley and ultimately Winchester.

 

The views from Chantry Post in the late afternoon sunshine were superb. The balloon that a few minutes earlier had been slowly inflating below was now soaring into the clear sky. They would have a wonderful view across the Weald and the Downs .

We carried on and found the property that had interested us. We were right. Though the house looked very picturesque, it was surrounded by trees that seemed, even on a day like this, to blot out all of the light.

It had been a nice afternoon, but it was time to head home. We will be interested to hear from the Agent and get the verdict on today’s viewing.