Danny

Danny is a fine mansion at Hurstpierpoint, New Way Lane. The north wing and part of the centre block date from the early 16th century but were reconstructed and enlarged by Charles Goring in 1593, forming an E-shaped plan facing east. The building is constructed of red brick with a tiled roof and rises three storeys.

The east-facing front consists of a centre portion with 5 windows and wings with 1 window each facing east and 2 windows each on their inner faces; those in the south wing are dummies. Each window bay is surmounted by a gable containing a medallion head, though most are now worn away. Each projects as a large bay window of 6 lights with stone mullions and transoms. Those to the south of the porch, lighting the hall, are continuous from ground to first floor. The centre features a two-storey porch with a round-headed archway flanked by columns and double doors. The columns continue above on each side of the first floor window with a small pediment over. A rainwater head is dated 1728.

The south side was refronted by Henry Campion and Barbara Courthope in 1728. This elevation has seven windows, with the three centre window bays projecting. Brick pilasters with Portland stone capitals flank the projection and side portions. A brick dentilled cornice and panelled parapet crown the elevation, with seven gabled dormers behind. The sash windows have segmental heads with painted stone keystones and glazing bars intact.

The interior contains 16th-century panelling and fireplaces, along with 16th and 18th-century staircases.

The house hosted a War Cabinet meeting on 13 October 1918 at which authority was given to President Wilson to negotiate the Armistice. The building was featured in the Sussex County Magazine Vol. 1, page 457, and in Country Life of 22 March 1913.