Brighton Road, Shermanbury, RH13

Once serving as a polling station, nursing home and Home Guard Drill Hall, this handsome Edwardian property has evolved into a truly distinctive family home, seamlessly blending history, character and modern efficiency. With painted render and tile-hung elevations under a clay tiled roof, the house offers versatile accommodation and an excellent energy performance rating thanks to 16 solar panels, battery storage and an efficient air source heat pump.

A pretty porch opens into welcoming, spacious entrance hall with composite French oak flooring laid to a solid floor, large storage cupboard and staircase up to the first floor. Double doors open onto the kitchen with its slate tiled floor heated by an underfloor heating system which runs throughout much of the ground floor. The vast walk-in pantry is every keen cook's dream, whilst the side door leads to a useful utility area with handy shower room & WC and the back door. An imposing pair of wooden double doors, featuring beautiful brass Art Nouveau door furniture, open onto an impressive principal reception room with decorative panelling, square bay window and open fireplace with striking wooden surround, at the heart of this home. Adjacent is the snug/garden room with a spiral staircase to upstairs.

Upstairs, the highlight is the generous principal bedroom with its ample fitted wardrobes and en suite WC, with scope to install a shower room (STC) if required. The three further bedrooms each with their own individual character, are served by a good size family bathroom with large corner bath and walk-in shower. Each bedroom has its own wash hand basin.

Outside

Set well back from the lane, the property is approached via a sweeping, gravel, carriage driveway, offering ample parking. A separate, adjacent, gated driveway leads to a large gravel area at the rear, used by the current owners for additional parking when needed and as part of their garden, and a detached triple garage with one of the spaces given over to a workshop.

The gardens, extending to around half an acre, are a true highlight. Designed as a series of ‘garden rooms’, they include a pergola walkway, parterre beds, play area with treehouse, secluded seating spots, fruit trees and a winter garden.

A detached garden room provides excellent versatility as a studio, office or gym with power and telephone points. Clever planting and mature trees ensure both privacy and year-round interest.

Situation

The property is tucked away in a semi-rural setting between Partridge Green and Henfield, both offering good range of amenities including independent shops, cafes, pubs and a medical centre. Mainline stations at Hassocks, Horsham and Haywards Heath provide direct services to London in just over an hour, with Gatwick accessed in around 20 minutes via the nearby A23. Popular independent, private and state schooling options include Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill School for Girls and Lancing College. The nearby South Downs National Park offers miles of beautiful walks, cycle routes and bridleways, while the coast lies about 8 miles to the south.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-61220

Additional Information

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