3 Bedrooms Detached house for sale in Maplehurst Road, Maplehurst RH13 | £ 1,400,000
Overview
Price: | £ 1,400,000 |
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Contract type: | For Sale |
Type: | Detached house |
County: | West Sussex |
Town: | Horsham |
Postcode: | RH13 |
Address: | Maplehurst Road, Maplehurst RH13 |
Bathrooms: | 2 |
Bedrooms: | 3 |
Property Description
Being ideal as a country retreat, this property sits within grounds approaching 2.1 acres and has been immaculately restored by the current owners. The property dates from 1425 and is of important architectural merit (Pevsner). The impressive drawing room features an inglenook fireplace and is flooded with light provided by triple aspect windows overlooking the pristine gardens and countryside. The kitchen is open to the dining room and has been finished to a bespoke design with the clever use of storage and display cupboards and benefits from many integrated appliances, together with the quintessential aga making it an ideal social space, particularly with the adjoining dining room. Also of note to the ground floor is a downstairs cloakroom and storage space.
The triple aspect principal bedroom has a well-equipped en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, twin vanity sinks and a walk-in shower finished tastefully in a classic style. It also enjoys a double height vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams, fitted wardrobes and a charming window seat, from where you can enjoy views over the formal gardens. There is a second double bedroom on this floor, plus a further well equipped family shower room. The space on the first floor landing has been cleverly tailored with bespoke shelving to provide a library area and quiet space. A latch door leads to the top floor double bedroom which is tucked under the beam eaves and also offers access to a large storage attic.
Outside
Brook House sits centrally amidst formal gardens which connect to a wild meadow and useful paddock. The gardens offer an abundance of mature trees, a woodland area, ponds, box-edge rose beds and a productive orchard creating a rural idyll. Stone terraces are positioned within the garden, providing areas ideal for alfresco style dining and taking advantage of the rural views. The adjacent Sussex barn offers ideal potential for a second home, further living space, party barn or home office and has received indicative approval (subject to planning permission).
Situation
Maplehurst lies 5 miles from Horsham with direct links to the A24, M23, Gatwick Airport and South Downs National Park. Maplehurst is close to highly regarded preparatory schools, St Andrews Church of England Primary School, ofsted rated ‘good with elements of outstanding’. Colleges including Charterhouse, Cranleigh and Christs Hospital are all close by. Local amenities include traditional pubs within walking distance serving excellent food.
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room 18'6 (5.64m) x 11'3 (3.43m)
Dining Room 17'10 (5.44m) x 10'5 (3.18m)
Kitchen 15'1 (4.6m) x 7'2 (2.18m)
Storage area
WC
Landing/library space
Bedroom 18'11 (5.77m) x 11' (3.35m)
En-suite bathroom
Bedroom 14'4 (4.37m) x 8'7 (2.62m)
Shower room
Bedroom 14'8 (4.47m) x 14'3 (4.34m)
Second floor bedroom
Eves 14'8 (4.47m) x 10'5 (3.18m)
Garage 20'7 (6.27m) x 9'4 (2.84m)
Carport 20'6 (6.25m) x 12'9 (3.89m)
Barn 29'2 (8.89m) x 20'7 (6.27m)
Store 20'8 (6.3m) x 13'7 (4.14m)
Store Room 20'8 (6.3m) x 13'3 (4.04m)
Storage 13'7 (4.14m) x 10'1 (3.07m)
Study 14'2 (4.32m) x 6'9 (2.06m)
Studio 19'1 (5.82m) x 14'2 (4.32m)
Summer House 14'1 (4.29m) x 10' (3.05m)
Garden
Extensive total plot of appox. 2.1 acres
Details correct: May 2019
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