• Period home with believed 1630 origins +
• Approx. 3.5 acres +
• Several outbuildings ideal for guest or rental accommodation +
• Vast garage complex with workshop & leisure area +
• Converted former apple bothy +
• Indoor swimming pool +
• Delightful secluded gardens with pond and shepherds hut +

A sensational family home in a rural position offering excellent accommodation over two floors. The property is believed to have origins as far back as 1630 and has been beautifully extended and refurbished over recent years.

The accommodation is extensive with very comfortable living spaces which have been designed to perfectly blend the period character with more contemporary extensions, the kitchen area in particular. Both the dual aspect drawing room and the superb triple aspect kitchen breakfast/family room feature French doors leading into the gardens. There is a separate formal dining room, a utility room, and 4 bedrooms. The main bedroom has both en-suite shower room and a dressing room and there is a separate family bathroom.

Outside

The house and garage wrap around an attractive courtyard in a wide U-shape, offering plenty of parking beyond the gated entrance.

There is a fantastic garage and 'Man Cave' complex together with workshop and leisure areas, which has been designed for the storage and enjoyment of a car collection, perfect to indulge your passions, be they in motoring, antiques, carpentry or extensive gym or yoga space. It has great scope for a variety of potential uses, including conversion to additional accommodation if required (subject to planning consents).

The grounds of the property are another highlight. Measuring some 3.5 acres, the gardens have a park-like quality with many mature trees and a beautiful pond with a wooden bridge and raised decked seating area, as well as a charming shepherds hut. Nearest the house an expansive patio sun terrace overlooks the level lawns, and there is a detached timber clad air conditioned indoor pool house with bi-folding doors. In a tucked away part of the garden there is a converted former apple store bothy cottage, which offers additional guest accommodation, as well as which there is a simply fantastic tree-house.

Situation

Situated in a fine rural position, the property is approached by a country lane and is set amidst open countryside between Billingshurst and Horsham. Billingshurst (approximately 2 miles) provides excellent shopping facilities and local amenities including schooling and a main line rail service to London (Victoria/London Bridge). The town of Horsham is about 6 miles to the north east providing comprehensive facilities. There are excellent sporting and recreational facilities in the area including golf at Slinfold, Rookwood (Horsham), West Chiltington and Pulborough, polo at Cowdray Park, show jumping at Hickstead. There is an excellent choice of schools nearby including Cranleigh, Penthorpe and Farlington as well as the village schools in Billingshurst and Slinfold. The surrounding countryside is accessible by many footpaths and bridleway offering many miles of beautiful walks and rides. HAM-3851