6 bed detached house for sale

South Grove House, Horsham RH13

Location

This one of a kind Grade II Listed Detached Family Home is set within an enviable location, just a short walk from the town centre. Horsham is a thriving historic market town with an excellent selection of national and independent retailers including a large John Lewis and Waitrose store. There are twice weekly award winning local markets in the Carfax in the centre of Horsham for you to stock up on local produce. East Street, or 'Eat Street' as it is known locally, has a wide choice of restaurants ranging from independent eateries such as Monte Forte and larger chains, including Wagamama, Pizza Express and Cote. You are spoilt for choice for leisure activities as there is a leisure centre with swimming pool close to Horsham Park whilst the nearby Capitol has a cinema and theatre. For those needing to commute, Horsham Station is a short stroll away (0.6 miles), and has a direct line to Gatwick (17 minutes) and London Victoria (56 minutes) and there is easy access to the M23 leading to the M25. The property also sits within close proximity of some of the area's most popular schools, which includes, Forest and Millais Secondary Schools.

Property

This striking three-storey farmhouse, steeped in history and charm, dates back to the early 1700’s and extends to over 4,000 sq ft. Beautifully proportioned throughout, the property offers spacious and flexible living, ideal for modern family life while retaining a wealth of period character. From the welcoming Entrance Hall, a staircase rises to the First Floor, with doors leading to all principal Ground Floor Rooms, including a useful Utility Room and WC. The accommodation includes four generous Reception Rooms, allowing for a variety of uses to suit the needs of any buyer. The bay-fronted Sitting Room, measuring 21ft x 18ft, is an inviting space centred around an open fireplace - perfect for cosy evenings with family. The additional reception rooms are equally impressive, brimming with original features including an Inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and brickwork, and decorative carvings that reflect the property's heritage. The heart of the home is the Kitchen Breakfast Room, measuring 15'3 x 14'11, fitted with a range of attractive units, wooden worktops, a traditional Aga, and a large breakfast bar with seating. Doors open out to the Rear Garden and provide access to a secondary staircase leading to the upper floors. Across the First and Second Floors, there are six generously proportioned Double Bedrooms, a dual-aspect Family Bathroom, a separate WC, and a further room—formerly a second Bathroom—offering scope for future enhancement. Further accommodation includes a large Loft Room, accessed via a staircase from the First Floor Landing, and a substantial Basement extending over 31 feet in width—ideal for storage, hobbies or potential conversion, subject to the necessary consents. Set within attractive grounds and bursting with character, this remarkable home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a historic property with significant space and potential.

Outside

This imposing Period Home is ideally positioned at the centre of its plot, with mature gardens encircling the property to create a wonderful sense of seclusion and space. Approached via two sets of electric gates, the property is set well back from the road and enjoys extensive driveway parking, along with a Detached Garage measuring 17ft, providing additional storage or workshop potential. The generous flagstone terrace offers the perfect setting for summer entertaining, with ample space for al fresco dining and barbecues, which leads on to a well-tended lawn, that is bordered by established hedging, providing a secure and tranquil setting ideal for children to play or for a keen gardener to enjoy.

Additional information

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: G

agents note

We strongly advise any intending purchaser to verify the above with their legal representative prior to committing to a purchase. The above information has been supplied to us by our clients/managing agents in good faith, but we have not necessarily had sight of any formal documentation relating to the above.