Outstanding southerly views: a superbly presented detached modern country house situated on a private country lane with landscaped garden and exceptional far-reaching views to the south

Description

A superb modern country house acquired by the current owner in 2015 and significantly rebuilt in 2018/19. It offers spacious yet comfortable accommodation which is contemporary in style, with generous proportions and clean lines. It has been thoughtfully remodelled, and its principal rooms are arranged to take advantage of the exceptional southerly views across its own extensive grounds to the countryside beyond.

The double height entrance hall sets the scene, with a picture window at the far end framing the views over the gardens. Lying to the west of the hall is the triple aspect, 37’ sitting room, currently divided to provide a study area and reception space; it has French doors to the south and west gardens, and a built-in glass-fronted Stovax Studio wood burner. Across the hallway is the main hub of day-to-day life, the open plan kitchen/breakfast room and adjoining dining/family room. The kitchen is extremely well-equipped, with an excellent range of sleek wall-hung and under counter cabinets in white and grey gloss, complemented by marble worktops and a central island and breakfast bar. Fitted appliances include two Miele ovens with a warming drawer, a Miele ceramic hob with a Falmec hood and a Miele Wine fridge; there is space for a fridge freezer and a dishwasher.

There is space for a sofa beyond the breakfast bar, and sliding doors to the south terrace. The kitchen is open to the dining room, which has French doors to the terrace, and the family room, a comfortable space to relax and unwind, as well as space for entertaining on a grand scale, with an excellent flow between the beautiful garden and the stylish interior spaces.

Beyond the family room is a ground floor shower room, a boot room and a utility room, with plenty of storage and space for the usual appliances. At the front of the house is a study and a cloakroom. The open stairs rise to the first floor and its wide landing, which is used as a library and has full height glazing to the south, with doors opening to the spacious first floor terrace, a superb place to sit and enjoy the spectacular surroundings.

The principal bedroom also enjoys access to this terrace, and has the best views in the house. The bedroom is vaulted, and has a luxurious en suite bathroom with a freestanding oval bath, auto lighting under the cabinets, a walk-in shower, basin with drawer and a mirror over and a WC. At the other end of the landing is the guest suite, with an en suite shower, double basin and a WC; there are three further bedrooms, and a family bathroom.

Coombe Bottom Farm is set behind electronically operated wrought iron gates, which open to a wide gravelled driveway with outdoor light, offering parking for multiple vehicles ahead of the house and the detached garage. The triple garage has a double bay and a single bay, each with electronically operated doors; it has a boarded loft/storage room over and a gardener’s WC at the rear; it offers potential to create a home office or secondary accommodation, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

From the main drive, a short spur leads east to a 35’ long tandem-style garage / machinery store. To the west of the drive lies a timber stable block, currently used as storage, with four stables, power and water connected, and beyond, a five bar gate giving access to the private lane.

The formal gardens surround the house and are beautifully landscaped, with well-stocked perennial beds and lawns interspersed with specimen and native shrubs and trees; there is a kitchen garden, with a strawberry bed.

The formal gardens are open to the south to the former paddock, giving wonderful sense of space. To the west are the timber stables, with dedicated access to the lane, and the adjacent paddocks, with a former sand school. The gardens and paddocks and vineyards to the east of the public footpath are fully enclosed by deer proof fencing.

Available by separate negotiation
An agricultural barn of approximately 5,000 sq ft, which has four indoor stables and water and power connected, and a large vineyard (c.12 acres) of mature productive vines lying to the south of the gardens. Both lots total some 23.5 acres, as shown on the attached site plan.

Location

Situated on a rural lane on the southern outskirts of Colgate, a village to the east of Horsham in the High Weald AONB with a gastro pub, church, nursery and primary school and community village hall. Horsham (four miles) and Crawley (five miles) offer a good range of shops and restaurants, theatres, cinemas and leisure centres.

Sussex offers a wealth of leisure and cultural activities, with sailing at Ardingly and the coast, golf across West and East Sussex, including Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate, Cottesmore Golf Club and local athletics and sporting clubs at all levels across the county. There are many footpaths and bridle paths across the surrounding countryside, and off bridleway riding at nearby St Leonards Forest.

Local spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Alexander House and Ockenden Manor. Sussex is ideal for food and drink enthusiasts: there are many renowned gastro pubs and Michelin accredited restaurants locally, and the region is at the heart of England’s emerging wine scene.

The area offers excellent transport links. Horsham station (four miles, approximately nine minutes’ drive) offers regular services to London journey time from 59 minutes. Three Bridges (six miles) offers regular fast trains to central London, journey time from 35 minutes. To the east, the A23/M23 gives access to Gatwick airport (10 miles, also offering fast rail services), central London (30 miles) and the south coast.

There are many highly regarded state and private schools in the local area including Colgate primary school, Cottesmore Prep School, Handcross Park (Brighton College, which provides a bus from Pease Pottage), Millais School, Christ’s Hospital, Farlington and Worth.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,830 sq ft



Additional Info

Agent’s Notes: 1. There is a public footpath crossing the paddocks to the west of the house, separated from the main grounds by deer fencing and running north to south from Springfield Lane.
2. Springfield Lane is a private road. Coombe Bottom Farm contributes c£200 pa for maintenance.
3. There are plans available for a second agricultural barn, sited closer to the vineyard, for the purpose of processing grapes from the holding. This barn has conditional planning permission but would have restrictions on its use. Please see Horsham DC planning portal ref DC/23/1790 - Prior notification for the construction of an agricultural building.
Services: Oil-fired central heating (underfloor to most of the ground floor). Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (Klargester sewage treatment plant). Broadband: Fibre to the property available.

Outgoings: Horsham District Council, . Council tax band H.

Photographs taken: May 2025

Tenure: Freehold

EPC rating: C

Site Plan: Produced from Promap © Crown copyright and database rights 2025. OS AC . Not to scale. For identification only.

Cladding: This property may have cladding. The property is under six floors so any cladding may not have been tested. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.