Christie & Co has announced the sale of The Country Mouse Nursery School in Midhurst, West Sussex.

The nursery was acquired in 2016 and a full refurbishment of the property, as well as its outside space, was undertaken to turn it into a thriving, home-from-home setting that focuses on natural surroundings and nature to create a calm, nurturing environment.

The setting, which can accommodate up to 50 children between the ages of 0-5 years, has an excellent local reputation and was graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2022.

Having done a fantastic job of building a successful business that is part of the local community, its former owner wanted to find a local buyer who could bring even more to the nursery.

Following a confidential sales process with Sophie Willcox at Christie & Co, the nursery has been sold to Little Barn Owls Nurseries, taking the group to six settings across Sussex.

Hayley Peacock, owner of Little Barn Owls Nurseries, said: “We are thrilled to be the new owners of The Country Mouse Nursery, soon to be Little Barn Owls at Midhurst.

“The team is delightful and we can’t wait to develop the setting further and get to know the community.”

The nursery was sold for an undisclosed price.