Northlands Road, Warnham, RH12

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

Sands is just 1 mile from pretty Warnham village on the River Arun, at the Surrey/Sussex border, with a village shop, post office, and two pubs. It backs onto an equestrian facility, with which it shares the maintenance of the lane.

Access to the A24 and beyond is simple and swift, whilst Gatwick Airport is just over 15 miles away. Central Horsham is just 3 miles distant, with an excellent range of shops, cafes, bars & leisure amenities., and the mainline local railway station at Warnham (and at Horsham) offers a direct service to London/Victoria and Waterloo in approx. 55 minutes.

There are excellent local and state schools within 20 minutes drive, including the well-regarded Warnham C Of E Primary, Shelley Primary, Farlington, Bohunt and Holbrook School, among many others.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-58232

Additional Information

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