Rowner Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14

A beautifully situated lifestyle farm with an extensive and varied range of outbuildings and historic equestrian facilities. In all about 34.48 acres.

Description

Rowner Farm is an attractive and versatile holding, offering a combination of residential and equestrian appeal.

THE FARMHOUSE
Rowner Farmhouse is a Grade II Listed farmhouse, believed to date from the 17th Century, offering an attractive blend of period character and later additions. The original house provides a traditional layout, retaining a strong sense of its historic origins, whilst the 20th Century wing extends the accommodation to create a brighter, more open aspect, with large windows and direct access to the garden.

The accommodation, extending to approximately 4,711 sq ft, is arranged over two floors and currently comprises four reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, two WCs, six bedrooms (1 ensuite) and two further bathrooms.

Immediately adjoining the house is a terrace area with a pergola, providing a sheltered seating space with direct access from the 20th Century wing and views across the grounds. Beyond this, a more formal garden area is enclosed by low brick walling, opening out to wider lawns which extend away from the house and provide generous space for recreation.

The gardens include a number of mature features, including specimen trees, established planting and a traditional ha-ha at the lower boundary, allowing uninterrupted views across the land beyond while maintaining enclosure.

A swimming pool and tennis court are also located within the grounds; however, these, together with the house, now require significant refurbishment and modernisation. Notwithstanding, the property offers considerable scope for improvement, presenting an opportunity to create an impressive and well-balanced country house in an appealing rural setting.

TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS
The estate is complemented by an extensive and varied range of outbuildings and collectively, these buildings provide practical amenity and offer potential for a range of alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.

Immediately adjacent to the principal house is an attractive stable courtyard, arranged around a traditional enclosed yard. This comprises a range of former stables, together with a substantial tack room/day room with a one-bedroom groom’s flat above, as well as workshops, stores, garages and associated ancillary accommodation.

The layout and close proximity to the main house make this a particularly versatile component of the property, well suited to continued equestrian use or a variety of ancillary purposes, subject to the requisite consents.

Adjacent to the courtyard is a traditional Sussex barn. The building displays clear evidence of age and character, though it is currently in a weathered condition and would benefit from repair and upgrading. Given its scale and separation from the principal house, it may be well suited to a variety of alternative uses and offers considerable potential for refurbishment or adaptation, subject to the necessary consents.

In total, the outbuildings represent a significant asset to the property, providing flexibility, functionality and scope to adapt to a variety of future requirements.

FARMSTEAD
At Rowner Farm, the buildings are principally arranged within a separate yard and have been used for equestrian purposes in the past. The buildings include a large enclosed modern building, formerly used as an indoor school, together with two open-fronted agricultural barns providing hay and machinery storage.

In addition, there are a number of timber stables and field shelters dispersed throughout the surrounding land, together with a former outdoor school and further ancillary structures supporting the equestrian use. The farmstead is served by a separate access drive, allowing for a good degree of independence from the residential elements.

Whilst the existing facilities provide a solid base for equestrian use, parts of the yard and buildings would now benefit from upgrading and modernisation to meet current standards.

THE LAND
In total, the farmland extends to approximately 28 acres, comprising predominantly pasture and is interspersed with established woodland belts and shaws, together with a network of streams which enhance both the landscape and its environmental interest.

The land provides an attractive backdrop to the residential elements, affording a high degree of privacy, and amenity, and enhancing the overall setting of the farm and also benefits from frontage to the River Arun on the western boundary, together with areas of attractive water meadow, adding further environmental interest and amenity appeal.

The land is classified as Grade 3 under the Agricultural Land Classification, with the exception of the wetlands adjoining the River Arun on the western boundary, which are classified.

Further land and buildings are available.




Acreage: 34.48 Acres

Directions

What3words (best for directions)
Lot 1 Rowner Farm ///mooring.meal.covertly
Lot 2 ///voice.bowls.diverting
Lot 3 Hampshires Farm ///storyline.avoiding.gong

Postcode
RH14 9HT

Additional Info

General Remarks

Method of Sale
The freehold property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in three lots as defined on the sale plan and summarised in the accompanying cover letter.

Tenure and Possession
Vacant possession will be available upon completion of the sale, with the exception of 1 Rowner Lodge which will be subject to an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

Lotting
The vendor reserves the right to alter the lotting at any time.

Local Authorities
Horsham District Council:
West Sussex County Council:

Listing
Rowner Farmhouse is Grade II Listed

Council Tax
Rowner Farmhouse Band H
Stable Flat Band B
1 Rowner Lodge Band D
2 Rowner Lodger Band D

Services
Rowner Farmhouse Mains electricity and water, private drainage, Oil fired CH
Stable Flat Mains electricity and water, private drainage, Electric CH
1 Rowner Lodge Mains electricity and water, private drainage, Oil fired CH
2 Rowner Lodger Mains electricity and water, private drainage, Oil fired CH

EPCS
Rowner Farmhouse F
Stable Flat F
1 Rowner Lodge E
2 Rowner Lodger E

Plans, Areas and Schedules
The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
Minerals, Sporting and Timber Rights
The minerals, sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned are included in the sale.

Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipe whether referred to in the particulars or not.

Public footpaths and bridleways traverse both Lots 1 and 3; however, none lie in close proximity to the principal dwelling. Further information is available from the selling agents.

Planning
Prospective purchasers will need to make their own enquiries of the relevant Local Authorities with regard to the prospect of conversions, extensions and alternative uses.

Fixtures and Fittings
Clarification on any specific items will be provided by the vendors’ agents at the appropriate time.

VAT
In the event that the sale of the property, or part of it or any right attached to it, becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the consideration.