Wimblehurst Road, Horsham, RH12

A substantial and characterful detached Victorian family home, occupying a generous plot in one of Horsham’s most established residential locations and offered to the market for the first time in over 50 years.

There is something particularly special about a home that has remained within the same family for over five decades. During that time, this impressive Victorian house has provided the setting for generations of family life and countless memories. It now presents a rare opportunity for a new owner to take on its next chapter, creating a home that can be enjoyed for many years to come.

From the moment you approach the property, its period origins and sense of presence are immediately apparent. The handsome façade, with its prominent gables, bay windows, traditional brickwork and attractive architectural detailing, gives the house considerable kerb appeal and provides an indication of the character that continues throughout.

Importantly, many of the features that give a property of this age its individuality have been retained. Generous room proportions, high ceilings, large windows, period detailing and the overall scale and arrangement of the accommodation combine to create a home with a warmth and character that would be difficult to replicate in a more modern property.

Extending to approximately 2,657 sq ft, the accommodation is particularly versatile. The ground floor provides a superb balance of reception and family space, including an impressive 26'10" lounge, separate dining room and study/family room, together with a kitchen/breakfast room and useful ancillary accommodation. The arrangement offers considerable scope for an incoming purchaser to adapt the house to suit the requirements of contemporary family life while respecting its original character.

The sense of space continues upstairs, where there are five/six bedrooms, including particularly generous principal rooms, together with a dressing room/bedroom six and two bathrooms. The proportions and layout are a reminder of an era when houses were designed with space, light and longevity very much in mind.

After more than 54 years in the same ownership, the property would now benefit from a programme of updating and modernisation. Rather than detracting from the opportunity, we feel this is one of the home's great attractions. It provides the incoming purchaser with the chance to sympathetically enhance and personalise a substantial period property, combining its wonderful existing character with the comforts and style of modern living.

Outside, the house enjoys a generous and established garden, providing an attractive and mature backdrop to the property. To the front, the house is set back from the road behind its own garden and driveway, with off-road parking and a garage. The overall plot complements the scale of the house and further adds to the sense of space and privacy.

Homes of this character, scale and provenance rarely become available, particularly having been cherished by the same family for such a significant period of time. This is a house with a history, but more importantly, one with an exciting future - a wonderful opportunity for its next owners to create their own family home and their own cherished memories for decades to come.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the proportions, character and enormous potential this very special Horsham home has to offer.