The area covered by Fine & Country Downland Villages includes some of the most sought after villages beneath the South Downs close to the city of Brighton & Hove, and some of the villages and hamlets included in the area are within The South Downs National Park. To the east is the very pretty village of Ditchling which has the famous National Trust landmark of Ditchling Beacon which enjoys stunning views and is the third highest point along the South Downs. Keymer, Clayton and Hassocks are next heading west and Hassocks is on the Brighton Main-Line, with London (Victoria & London Bridge about 60 minutes). Next is Hurstpierpoint which again is a very pretty village with its renowned College founded by Nathaniel Woodard and its historic village High Street and lovely Wolstonbury Hill beneath which stands Danny House, a famous Elizabethan Manor which was rented by the Prime Minister Lloyd George in 1918 where regular conferences were held in the Great Hall and where the terms of the Armistice were agreed to be offered to Germany. Other villages and hamlets covered are Albourne, Blackstone, Poynings and Fulking, whilst heading west again is the bustling village of Henfield through which the South Downs link passes through. Another area covered is the small rural town of Steyning which is close to Chanctonbury Ring, an Iron Age hill fort and a special mythical place.
The village of Henfield, where are prominent Fine & Country office is based, has a vibrant community with a High Street of shops and inns together with churches, library, leisure centre, modern health centre and primary school. The A24 and A23 are within easy reach giving fast access to the M23 and Gatwick Airport. There are many golf courses in the area including Singing Hills and the Dyke and the renowned Hickstead show jumping ground is close by. The South Downs National Park provides many miles of beautiful walks and bridle paths whilst the Sussex Coast is about 8 miles distant.
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