• Historic Medieval Hall House +
• Grade II* listed +
• Idyllic rural location +
• Practical layout +
• Warnham village just 1 mile away +
• Approx. 1.13 acres of secluded garden +
• Modern car barn + room above +
• Scope to bring back to its former glory +
• Approx. 4265 sq ft +
• Services - Mains Water / Electricity / Oil / Sewage Treatment Plant +

An extraordinary, historic, Grade II* Listed, timber-framed, late medieval hall house, with delightful views over the surrounding countryside, “Sands” is believed to date back to 1450. Featuring a striking jettied frontage beneath a substantial Horsham stone roof, one of its most appealing features is the beautiful, ancient oak timberwork both inside and out. Unusually for a property of this age, the ceilings throughout are high with four reception areas and five-six bedrooms, comfortably accommodating a large family.

Beyond the sturdy front door is a handsome, grand dining hall with inglenook fireplace, flagstone floor, wrought iron artefacts and oak panelled walls. Historically, the fireplace would have been open to the adjacent, dual-aspect, medieval drawing room, in which two carved arched doorways, part of the listing, are found. A snug and the south staircase lead off. A further reception room, ideal as a large study, playroom or family room, leads off the grand entrance hall on the other side, with the quarry-tiled floor kitchen and the north staircase behind. There is also utility room with Belfast sink, WC and door onto the garden.

Upstairs, in the bedrooms there are exposed beams, solid wooden floors, and leaded windows framing verdant views. The vast attic space has a proper wooden staircase and a dormer window, offering myriad options as further bedroom space, study area or studio.

Outside

The garden is bounded by mature trees, shrubs and trees and extends to ca. 1.13 acres (land measured according to Title Plan WSX240042). There is an old well in the front garden and a pretty lawn with a Horsham stone path up to the front door, beneath a floral archway. At the rear are the formal and kitchen gardens, an erstwhile badminton lawn, orchard and ornamental pond, all requiring some restoration.

A five bar gate opens onto a large parking area with a recently constructed, oak-framed, car barn with room above which could be a home-office, gym, or annexe, subject to usual consents. The Klargester drainage system and oil storage are discreetly hidden.

Situation