4 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming Grade II listed detached home, beautifully presented and rich in character. Set within generous, secluded gardens in the sought after village of Rowhook, the property includes a detached garage/carport with planning permission for ancillary accommodation. About 1.64 acres, with approximately 2.85 acres available by separate negotiation.

DESCRIPTION
Built circa 1620 with later enhancements, Little Millfields is an attractive grade II listed 4-bedroom period property featuring an exposed timber frame with plaster and painted brick infills under a tiled roof. With just over 2,000sq.ft. of interior accommodation arranged over two floors, the property retains historic qualities, blending the new with old to create a distinctive home.

On the ground floor, there are two reception rooms including a generous living room with feature fireplace and French doors opening to the garden.
With exposed beams and posts, the adjacent dining room offers an access route to reach the paved terracing outside which surrounds the property.
The kitchen features a double Aga at its heart and a range of fitted cabinets with breakfast/dining area, walk-in larder and an adjoining utility room with additional sink and appliances.
Steps lead down to a ground floor bathroom
On the first floor, elevated views over the delightful garden and landscaped grounds and woodland area can be appreciated, with rooms comprising four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom features the bay window alcove and has access to generous eves space.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a wooden gated entrance which opens to a generous parking and turning area flanked by landscaped gardens and a detached garage with carport to the side. This building could be adapted to a variety of different uses such as ancillary accommodation or home office – see Planning. Additional outbuildings include water tower, storage shed and greenhouse.

The garden at Little Millfields offers a perfect outdoor sanctuary, with areas of lawn partitioned by low level evergreen hedging and pathways, along with a summerhouse. The garden extends from lawned areas to more naturalistic settings with mature trees and woodland. Ther grounds extend to approximately 1.64 acres in total.

Additional land may be available by separate negotiation.

PLANNING
A planning application for ancillary accommodation, which involves converting the
existing garage into a one-bedroom suite with a living area (but no kitchen), is scheduled for a decision by mid-November. Planning ref: DC/25/1496 and DC/25/1497

AMENITIES
Local: The rural village of Rowhook offers footpaths and bridleways to enjoy its picturesque countryside and is also home to the popular Chequers Inn Public House.
Towns and Cities: Nearby Rudgwick and Slinfold provide local amenities, whilst a comprehensive range of retail, leisure and cultural facilities can be accessed in Horsham, including a John Lewis at Home, Waitrose store and the Swan Walk shopping centre.
Transport: The mainline station at Horsham offers services to London/Victoria and the south coast. The A24 road provides links to the M25 and the national motorway network.
Schools: Well-regarded schooling in the vicinity includes Millais Girls School, The Forest School, Tanbridge, Christ’s Hospital, Farlington and Pennthorpe.
Leisure: Recreational opportunities are provided at The Bridge Leisure Centre, Slinfold Golf & Country Club, Horsham Park and Pavilions Leisure Centre, Horsham Sports Club and The Capitol, a multi-purpose arts venue.