Detached house for sale in The Haven, Billingshurst RH14

A most attractive detached Grade II listed country property formed from a charming period two bedroom part tile hung ‘17th century or earlier’ cottage with a later two storey addition creating a unique and special home in a wonderful rural location. The accommodation, as detailed on the floorplan, is both adaptable and well-presented including many character features including exposed timbers, oak and stone flooring and leaded light windows. The house has potential (subject to planning permission and listed buildings consent) to be extended to provide additional accommodation. The equestrian facilities at Ivy Cottage include a large block-built barn with first floor with adjoining secure tack room and stable. There are 6 further stables as detailed on the floorplan. There is access directly from the stable yard and barn to the paddocks which two have field shelters and there is water to the paddocks.

Outside

The property is approached through electronic gates to a large expanse of gravelled driveway providing off road parking and leading to the garage and a further driveway continues to the stable yard. Ivy cottage enjoys a lovely garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with a rear terrace and a gorgeous feature pond with some interspersed trees and shrubs with hedged borders with two summerhouses and a garden shed. The remainder of the grounds are arranged as 5 paddocks with post and rail fencing. In all the gardens and grounds extend to about 7.9 acres.

Situation

The property is in an idyllic rural setting of The Haven, located between Billingshurst and Rudgwick, close to the Surrey/West Sussex border. Both provide excellent local amenities including popular public houses, shops and schools. Within easy reach are the larger towns and villages of Cranleigh, Horsham and Guildford with a wide and varied range of shopping, entertainment and transport services. In the area there is an excellent selection of schools including Pennthorpe, Farlington and Cranleigh. As well as many recreational opportunities there is easy access to footpaths
and bridleways leading through some of Surrey and
West Sussex’s most beautiful and scenic countryside.

Additional Information

Local Authority - Horsham District Council
Council Tax Band - F