With its striking architecture of red-brick and
tile-hung elevations, distinctive chimney stacks
and bay windows with gable roofs, Ashfords
is an imposing property which offers a wealth
of period charm and an appealing balance
between a bygone era and present-day styling.
An elegant drawing room features a carved
wood fireplace with wood-burning stove and
French doors leading to the garden, whilst on
the opposite side of the reception hall there
is a formal dining room with large bay alcove
offering the perfect setting for hosting guests. A
door leads directly into the impressive kitchen/
breakfast room, which showcases contemporary
fittings, alongside a large Aga stove and Belfast
sink, and is filled with natural light courtesy of
bi-folding doors and a lantern skylight. There is
ample space for relaxed seating and informal
dining, with an island unit creating a subtle
divide to the kitchen area. The ground floor also offers an office with fireplace and garden door,
a reception room in use as a gym, and a boot
room which links to a utility and cloakroom.
On the first floor, there are four bedrooms, a
family bathroom and separate shower room,
both with stylish fittings. The principal room
has the benefit of a dressing room, which links
through to a luxurious en suite bathroom. A
further stairway leads to the attic level rooms,
which comprise two bedrooms with large
bay window alcoves, rustic floor planks and
timber-clad walls. Secondary accommodation is
provided by a timber-weatherboarded, two storey annexe offering versatile-use options.

On the county borders of Sussex and Surrey,
Rusper is a small village with local amenities
including a community owned village shop
and post office, two public houses, a country
hotel, community tennis court and children's
play area. There are many rural walks, with the
surrounding lanes also perfect for cycling with
bridle paths close by for those who enjoy an
equestrian lifestyle and for golf-enthusiasts
there are courses at Rookwood Centre, Rusper
and Horsham.

The property is approached via a lane onto a
large gravelled parking area, which in turn leads
to the garage outbuildings. The gardens and
grounds at Ashfolds are particularly noteworthy
being well-maintained and designed to create
a series of ‘outdoor rooms’. Adjoining the rear
of the house, there is a timber-edged, paved
terrace which enjoys a south-easterly aspect
and offers opportunities for dining al fresco
and relaxation. A paved pathway leads off the
terrace and provides a route to the annexe
outbuilding, whilst also providing a journey past
a well, through the attractively planted borders
and along a walkway beneath an arbour. There
are large swathes of lawn, mature trees and
shrubs and a designated vegetable garden,
along with a further patio adjoining the side of
the home.