Fabulous barn conversion in a wonderful rural setting.

Description

West Barn is an exceptional barn conversion occupying a tranquil rural location on the edge of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with beautiful views across farmland and neighbouring paddocks.

The timber framed barn has a rich and interesting history, originally dating from 1830s and later converted in 1989 to create this unique family home.

Upon entering is an impressive vaulted entrance hall, generous in size, and leads to the triple aspect drawing room with an open fireplace and a door on to the garden, this space is wonderfully relaxing with ample space for a dining table and filled with natural light whilst enjoying a pleasant aspect.

The well-appointed kitchen was fitted in 2021 by the current owners and has been designed in a traditional style very much in keeping with the style of the property with bespoke cabinetry, range cooker and an informal seating area. An additional fourth bedroom can be found on the ground floor. This is a versatile room that could be utilised as an additional study or play room if required.

On the first floor there is a beautiful galleried landing, with three bedrooms (two have en suite facilities) and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom benefits from far reaching views across the rural aspect.

Outside, The gardens have been beautifully maintained over the years by the current owners with an immaculate lawn and well stocked flowering beds with specimen plants. A particular feature is the detached studio with a shower room, designed in a chalet style, an ideal space for guests or grown up children.

There is ultra fast fibre optic broadband to the premises, Hive control for heating, hot water etc and security alarm system through to central station.

Above the double garage is an office, again flexible in its use. Additional parking is available on the driveway at the front.

Location

Sitting on the edge of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, West Barn enjoys an idyllic rural situation, set back from a quiet country lane in a collection of rural cottages and barn conversions. Its setting also enjoys with attractive distant views to Leith Hill.

Warnham is an ancient settlement with origins back to the 13th century and before. It is also the birthplace of the poet Shelley who grew up in the village. In many ways it is the archetypal English village with its period buildings, parish church, cricket green, pubs, and today it is a thriving place with a number of active community groups. The village stores and butchers between them provide for daily needs while a more extensive range of services may be found at nearby Horsham or at Dorking. Of note there is a 1,000 acre Deer Park and nature reserve in the village of Warnham.

Communications are good with the main A24 road providing the north-south link between London and the coast and connecting with the M25 at Leatherhead for the airports and the national motorway network. There is also a good train service from Warnham, Dorking or Horsham with journey time to London (Victoria) from 51 minutes.

The area benefits from an excellent choice of good schools including Warnham Primary, Farlington, Pennthorpe, Cranleigh, Belmont, Christ hospital, Hurtwood house school, Hurstpierpoint College among several others.

Recreational opportunities include golf at a number of clubs within reach including, Slinfold Golf and Country Club, Mannings Heath and The West Sussex; polo at Hurtwood Park and Knepp Castle; racing at Epsom and Goodwood and sailing at Southwater. Hickstead Jumping Course and Equestrian Centre is located in West Sussex (18.1 miles from Warnham Lodge Farm). There are also public sport and leisure centres in Dorking and Horsham. The surrounding countryside offers miles of walking and riding through some of our prettiest countryside across the Surrey Hills.

Square Footage: 1,545 sq ft