Kerves Lane, Horsham

Amies Mill Farm & Watermill Barn comprises a very attractive traditional grassland farm extending overall to approximately 21.33 acres (8.63 Ha) and being available for sale as a whole or in two individual lots. The farm occupies a desirable and accessible rural location to the South-East old of the market town of Horsham with the town centre being within 1.5 miles accessed via Kerves Lane leading from the A281 Brighton Road. Lot 2 also benefits from a farm access track for larger vehicles and connecting with Sedgwick Lane to the East and which lane also connects with the A281.

Watermill Barn (Lot 1) was converted and renovated in the last 10 years to create a beautifully finished and presented three-bedroom conversion of the L-shaped old farm building and with the accommodation all being on one level and enjoying a lovely outlook over its gardens and ground and including over the adjacent tributary of the River Arun which lies at a lower level to the Northern boundary.

The mellow external elevations comprise brickwork with part weather boarding under a clay tiled roof and there a number of full height double glazed windows and doors to provide a good feeling of light and space and enhanced internally with the large majority of the rooms including vaulted ceilings with very attractive exposed timbers plus conservation roof lights. A particular feature is the stunning main living/kitchen/dining area of nearly 50ft and including cosy sitting area with fireplace with woodburning stove to one end and stone flagged floor with under heating throughout, dining area and very smart fitted kitchen with textured granite surfaces to the East end with patio doors opening onto the terrace and the lovely outlook. The well-equipped kitchen includes integrated fridge, twin freezers, dishwasher, wine/beer fridge, Belfast sink, waste unit and central island with additional sink and adjacent space for range cooker. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with points for washing machine and dryer along with the connections for the underfloor heating, ground source heat pump and heat recovery system, back door and cloakroom. A side hallway provides access to the bedrooms with principal bedroom to the South end being double aspect and with smart en-suite shower room off and then with two further double bedrooms and family bathroom including separate shower cubicle.

Included within Lot 1 are a useful cluster of traditional buildings including an adaptable studio building within the front yard area offering scope for potential future annexe/office or guest space (subject to all consents) with double glazed windows and vaulted ceiling. Adjoining this are further outbuildings including two storey traditional granary also considered to offer scope for further conversion for ancillary uses and with draft plans for same available from the Agents.

Lot 1 extends overall to approximately 1.54 acres (0.6 Ha) and includes a very good size garden, with the principal area of garden lying on the East side with wide expanse of lawn, gravelling and terracing at the back of the barn plus useful workshop/store and adjoining pergola area. There is a pretty outlook over the adjoining watercourse with mixed tree planting to the edges and the delightful, ‘Jungle Hut’ hexagonal gazebo, perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining to the Eastern end. To the West side of the property is a small additional building area which may potentially be available (refer to Agents).