4 bedroom house for sale

*Guide Price £950,000 - £980,000*
A charming and beautifully presented Grade II Listed attached home, enjoying a picturesque setting within well-tended gardens and grounds. Positioned on the edge of the sought-after downland village of Washington.

DESCRIPTION
Rock House Cottage is an elegant grade II listed home with beautiful gardens forming part of an impressive Georgian manor. Combining timeless character with modern comfort, the property also offers more than 2,000 sq.ft. of accommodation showcasing a wealth of original features including sash windows, exposed timbers, and a striking inglenook fireplace, all sympathetically improved by the current owners.

The accommodation is both versatile and spacious, and comprises the following:

Bright entrance hall leads from the attractive walled courtyard garden, opening into a welcoming interior.
The heart of the home is a charming country-style kitchen with fitted units, flowing seamlessly into a dining/breakfast room enjoying delightful views over the gardens.
The vaulted principal living room provides a superb entertaining space, complete with a log-burning stove and dual aspect outlook.
A cosy snug with inglenook fireplace offers a more intimate retreat.
Further ground floor accommodation includes a utility room, cloakroom, and an additional reception room which could serve as a home office, music room, or fifth bedroom.
Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, some benefiting from fitted wardrobes.
The principal bedroom enjoys a stylish en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom featuring a distinctive Sussex-style oval window with stained glass detail.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a shared gravel driveway leading to ample parking for several vehicles. There is a detached double bay oak-framed garage with power and lighting, along with a useful brick-built outbuilding. The gardens and grounds are a particular highlight—beautifully maintained and mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees including an impressive tulip tree, a pond with seating area, and a productive vegetable garden. The grounds extend to additional land acquired by the current owners, offering a wonderful sense of space and connection to nature. To the front, a charming walled courtyard garden provides a sheltered suntrap, complete with a BBQ area—ideal for outdoor entertaining.

AMENITIES
Local: Situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Washington, the property enjoys a semi-rural setting with excellent access to the A24.
Villages and Towns: Storrrington (approximately 3.5 miles), Steyning (approximately 4.3 miles), Pulborough (approximately 8.1 miles), Worthing (approximately 8.5 miles), Horsham (approximately 12.1 miles) and London (approximately 51.7 miles).
Transport: Mainline station at Pulborough (8.4 miles) with services to London Victoria. A24 to London, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network.
Schools: A good range of schools in the area including St Mary’s C of E Primary, Washington, Storrington Primary, Windlesham House School and Steyning Grammar School.
Leisure: Leisure Centres at Storrington and Steyning. South Downs National Park for walking, cycling and horse riding, cross county schooling course at Coombelands Equestrian at Pulborough, horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray and Knepp Castle and golf at The West Sussex course at Pulborough. The Festival of Speed and Revival at Goodwood, theatres at Horsham, Guildford and Chichester.