4 bedroom detached house for sale

Set in approximately 1.22 acres of absolutely beautiful, landscaped gardens, this characterful, period property has been sympathetically extended and improved. Near a handful of other similarly impressive homes, the house is well secluded, with delightful, verdant, garden views. Architecturally interesting, thanks to its evolution from the original 16th century structure, through the Victorian period and recent extensions by Border Oak, the house has huge charm whilst also working well as a contemporary, adaptable family home. It is generously proportioned throughout, and the layout is designed for flexibility, offering 4/5 bedrooms with two distinct study areas, making it ideal for those working from home. The modern triple aspect barn-style kitchen-breakfast room makes the most of the natural light, the setting is a real highlight. It has a mezzanine study above, beautifully complemented by a huge, adjacent dining room off to one side. On the other side, a main sitting room with wood burner and central snug, making for wonderfully sociable entertaining and family spaces. Upstairs the principal bedroom suite, with its vaulted ceiling and boutique-style en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath and double French doors overlooking the garden, is a real showstopper! The remaining bedrooms are spread out across the house, with two large doubles in the original Victorian part and two further bedrooms in the older part of the house, with beautiful beamed walls and ceilings. Thoughtfully updated for modern living, the home combines period charm with notable energy improvements. Underfloor heating, heat pump, solar panels and battery system deliver outstanding thermal comfort and makes it remarkably cost effective to run - rare for a property of this kind.OutsideThe 1.22-acre grounds offer privacy and a variety of distinct zones, including wildflower meadows and a Silver Birch tree circle. A charming pond with a bridge provides a focal point against a backdrop of mature trees and shrubs. Discreetly positioned at the bottom of the garden is a bank of solar panels, which combined with the battery storage gives a substantial reduction to the property's running costs and overall energy efficiency. The solar panels include a Feed-in Tariff agreement, providing an annual income for the homeowner. The driveway provides ample parking and includes a double car barn equipped with an EV charger.SituationLocated in the parish of Rusper, the property balances a peaceful semi-rural setting with excellent connectivity. It sits midway between Rusper village and Ifield, with the larger towns of Horsham (6 miles) and Crawley within easy reach. The area is well-served by the highly-regarded Horsham schools, including Bohunt, Millais, and Forest School as well as several premier private schools. For the commuter, Ifield Station is less than 2 miles away, with direct Thameslink services to Gatwick (15 mins) and London Bridge (approx. 1 hour). Property Ref Number: HAM-60190Additional InformationLocal Authority - Horsham District Council. Council Tax Band G.