About this property

A substantial 4077 sq.ft. detached character house offering superbly presented and adaptable accommodation throughout set in 0.7 acres in this lovely semi rural location.

A superbly presented and particularly well-appointed double-fronted character house having been extended and renovated. The property is understood to have started life as a Toll House, dating back to 15th Century, with a much later build to the front forming the handsome double-fronted elevations when it became a public house. In more recent years the property has been extended to the rear with a fantastic kitchen/dining room which overlooks the garden.

This spacious and extremely adaptable house extends to about 4,077 sq.ft. and commences with an entrance hall flanked by two receptions rooms both with lovely bay windows to the front. From one room a further door leads to the dining room with a door to the inner hall and through to the kitchen. From the inner hall, the staircase rises to the first floor. This area is the 15th century part of the house with feature beams and arranged as a family room and music room with original features including a brick fireplace with a log burner with the original bread oven and beamed ceilings. From the family room a door leads to the utility room. The rear entrance hall opens to the truly stunning kitchen/dining room with vaulted, beamed ceilings, providing a spacious family area. This outstanding kitchen features a range of base cupboards with granite work tops and a central island. Double doors open onto the garden beyond.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom features a modern en-suite shower room, and the second front-facing bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. A third bedroom at the rear also has an en-suite shower. Two additional double bedrooms are set in the older part of the house, alongside a family bathroom that retains many original features, including wide floorboards, a fireplace, and a traditional ball & claw-foot bath.

Outside
This delightful home is set on about 0.7 acres being set back from the road with a gravel driveway that continues to the side, providing parking for multiple vehicles. There is a current double garage in need of restoration. Planning permission has been granted for a detached 3 Bay Car Barn with room above. The front, side and rear gardens are laid to lawn. The rear, garden also has mature hedged and tree borders features a large expanse of lawn with a tree house and a terrace with built in barbecue. There is also access to the secluded courtyard accessible from the music room provides additional outdoor living space. In all the plot extends to about 0.7 acres.

Situation
The property is set in a semi rural location with access to Ifield with its own railway station, running a service to Three Bridges and London Victoria/London Bridge. Rusper village is approximately 3 miles distant with two public houses, Post Office and general store and a Primary School.The bustling market town of Horsham is approximately 8 miles away, and has a wide range of recreational and sporting amenities, a good choice of schools and excellent shopping facilities. Gatwick Airport is within 6 miles.

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Additional Information
Local Authority - Horsham District Council.
Council Tax Band G

Additional information

• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms (3 being En-Suite)
• 6 Reception Rooms
• Outstanding Kitchen/Dining Room
• Utility Room
• Cloakroom
• Set In About 0.7 Acres
• Attractive Lawned Gardens
• Ample Parking for Numerous Vehicles
• Double Garage (in need of restoration)

Key information

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate