This remarkable five-bedroom Arts and Crafts house is nestled in the historic market town of Horsham, in the heart of West Sussex. The house retains many of its original period features, including exquisite interior and exterior tiling, an ornate stained-glass door and grand cast-iron fireplaces. It spans approximately 2,928 sq ft over three storeys and has a verdant garden with a heated swimming pool. The South Downs National Park and the High Weald are within driving distance, and there are numerous green spaces close to the house. Horsham rail station is a 16-minute walk away and provides direct services to London Victoria in 55 minutes.

A staircase with a white-painted balustrade sweeps up to the first floor. The principal bedroom sits to the front of the plan, with French windows that frame treetop views. There is an original fireplace, and ample room for furniture and storage.

Three additional bedrooms sit on this floor, one of which has a bay window. To the rear of the plan are two modern bathrooms, both with tiled walk-in showers.

The primary bathroom also has an elegant freestanding bathtub. An additional light-filled bedroom with a pitched roof sits on the second floor of the house.

The Great Outdoors

A lush garden embraces the house, filled with box balls, pittosporum, abelia grandiflora, lilac trees, nandina domestica, and geraniums. There is a patio area for dining outdoors, a lawn and a heated swimming pool for year-round dips. The garden is surrounded by hedges, shrubbery and mature oak trees, a rare tulip tree, and a heaven tree, creating a peaceful sense of remove.

Out and About

Horsham is a historic West Sussex market town surrounded by the South Downs National Park and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, both of which are within driving distance of the house.

Green spaces abound in the local area; Horsham Park is just a five-minute walk from the house, with its landscaped gardens, café, leisure centre and tennis courts. There are also several golf courses nearby. The 92-acre Warnham Nature Reserve is less than a 10-minute walk from the house and is an excellent spot for birdwatching. Denne Hill is another popular hiking location situated close by. Knepp wildland is a ten-minute drive away. Once 3,500 acres of intensively farmed land, it has been transformed through rewilding and now supports a rich diversity of wildlife.

Dining options abound in the local area, including Artelesi, La Piazzetta and Flo’s. The region is also home to Michelin-starred The Pass at South lodge and Interlude at Leonardslee, both around 15 minutes’ away by car. The Everyman cinema and The Capitol theatre are within easy reach on foot, offering an exciting program of films and live shows all-year round.

For provisions, there is a range of supermarkets in Horsham, including a Marks and Spencer and a Waitrose. For local produce, independent shops such as Gwyn's Bakery and Crate are local favourites, alongside the thriving Saturday market.

There are a number of excellent schooling options in the area, including Heron Way Primary School, Tanbridge House Secondary and The College of Richard Collyer.

Horsham rail station is a 10-minute walk from the house and has services to London Victoria in 55 minutes, Gatwick airport in 19 minutes, and Brighton in approximately one hour.

Council Tax Band: G