Shermanbury Grange, Shermanbury, Horsham, RH13

REF RM1298

This is a unique property with a real wow factor, which has been maintained to a high standard and one that lends itself to a professional couple, downsizers or those who would like the security of being able to lock up and leave at a moment’s notice. 

Completed around 2001 as part of Bewley Homes' award-winning conversion of a former country mansion, the building sits within 56 acres of private grounds in rural West Sussex, less than two miles from Henfield. The formal gardens, the lake, the open fields running south towards the South Downs, all of it is cared for on your behalf. The 19 properties of Shermanbury Grange made a collective decision some years ago to purchase the surrounding land, not for development, but simply to ensure the views would never change. They haven't.

Inside

A communal front door, with video entrance phone, leads through to a large downstairs hall with allocated storage for each of the four flats. From this, the apartment front door opens into a wide entrance hall with Karndean flooring and generous fitted storage. It is the kind of hallway that graciously welcomes you in. The dual aspect sitting room faces South and West. It is a calm, light-filled space, with doors that open onto a private patio and a view across grazing land to the South Downs. On a clear morning it is extraordinary. On a grey afternoon it is still lovely.  The kitchen is well fitted with ample storage space and plenty of room for a table and chairs. Fitted appliances include an inset hob, oven and a dishwasher. The utility room, across the hall, is fitted with a Butler sink and plumbed for a washing machine. A great storage room, this was originally fitted as third bathroom and could easily be converted back if required.

Bedroom one faces south, with the same light and view as the sitting room. There are three large integrated wardrobes and a spacious, newly fitted en-suite. The second double bedroom is equally generous, with built in storage and its own modern en-suite. A further room is currently fitted as a study but could easily be used as a third double bedroom.

The apartment totals over 1300 square feet. The bathrooms have recently been refitted to a high contemporary standard with all the windows having been replaced in the past 10 years.

Outside

Step from the sitting room onto your own private patio, and from there into grounds that feel more like a country estate. Lawns, mature planting, specimen trees, and a lake. Somewhere to walk without getting in a car.  A large garage with an electronically-operated door sits at the front of the building, with additional non-allocated parking for residents and visitors.

Practicalities

Four apartments share the building, each owning a quarter share of the freehold. Annual maintenance charge £2,928 for 2025/26, covering buildings insurance and the upkeep of the building and grounds. Remainder of a 999-year lease. No onward chain.

Location

Henfield village is less than two miles away, with a proper high street, leisure centre, medical centre, library and primary school.  

The South Downs National Park is on the doorstep, with miles of walking in the surrounding countryside directly accessible. The coast is around 8 miles distant. Spa/ sports facilities can be found at South Lodge, Wickwoods (David Lloyd) and Ockenden Manor, with Golf at Singing Hills, Mannings Heath and the Dyke. Racing at Goodwood, Brighton and Plumpton.   Two Michelin starred restaurants are within 5 miles, with many restaurants and pubs within a close area.

For travel, mainline stations at Haywards Heath and Horsham, provide straightforward connections to London and the coast. A bus stop with services to Henfield, Brighton, Horsham and Billingshurst is at the end of the drive.  The A23 links to the M23 and Gatwick Airport, making this a practical base whether you are commuting occasionally or travelling further afield.