4 bed detached house for sale

School Hill, Warnham RH12

A beautiful Grade II listed Georgian-style detached home in the heart of Warnham village, with an exceptional wraparound garden, generous parking and planning permission to create an impressive kitchen and family space.

There is something particularly lovely about Yew Tree House. It has all the character you would hope for from a period home - elegant sash windows, wooden shutters, parquet flooring, original fireplaces and even its original Holmes & Cooper servants' bell box - yet it has a wonderfully comfortable and practical feel for modern life.

And perhaps one of the first things you notice when you walk through the door is just how light the house is. The sash windows bring natural light into almost every room, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere that makes the house feel larger and more spacious than you might expect.

The entrance hall provides an impressive welcome, retaining the original doorbell and giving a glimpse through to the bright sitting room and beyond.

The sitting room is a warm and inviting place to relax, with a recently fitted wood-burning stove creating a cosy focal point for winter evenings. The beautiful shutters frame the sash windows, and the wooden floor adds to the character.

The dining area is equally suited to everyday family life and entertaining. There is plenty of room for a large dining table, making it easy to imagine Sunday lunches, long suppers with friends or children gathered around the table after school. A lovely feature has been made at the rear of the chimney breast to create a built-in seating alcove, a lovely spot for coffee or a good book.

The kitchen has its own character, with a distinctive herringbone brick floor and direct access to the garden. It is a wonderfully practical arrangement for family life, particularly with children and dog.

The utility room also acts as a second kitchen, with built in cupboards and plenty of space for coats and shoes.

For anyone working from home, the study is a real bonus. It is a good-sized, characterful room with an open fireplace and beautiful built-in shelving. Equally, it works perfectly as a fourth bedroom, snug, playroom or guest room, depending on what life requires.

Upstairs, the rooms continue to feel bright and airy. There are three good equal-sized bedrooms each with sash windows allowing the natural light to flood in.

The principal bedroom has a lovely sense of calm, with its own dressing room and fitted wardrobes, leading through to a stylish en-suite shower room. It is the sort of space that gives you somewhere to retreat to at the end of a busy day.

Space outside

The garden is one of the things that makes Yew Tree House particularly special.

Although the house is right in the centre of Warnham, it sits on a generous corner plot, with the garden wrapping around three sides of the property. This gives a surprising amount of outdoor space while keeping village life immediately on the doorstep.

The garden is South facing and is flooded with sunlight for most of the day. The large lawn is area surrounded by established shrubs and planted borders. At the rear are some raised beds ideal for fruit and vegetables. In the front garden is a mature yew tree giving the house its name.

The patio and pergola creates a natural setting for outdoor dining, summer barbecues, drinks with friends or simply sitting outside on a warm evening.

The garden has been tested as dog-proof, making it ideal for four-legged members of the family.

A charming metal pedestrian gate leads directly onto School Hill, making it easy to head out for a stroll around the village or into the surrounding countryside.

There is a delightful brick-built privy, adding another little piece of the property's history.

Currently there is a small home office building located away from the hubbub of the family home for those needing peace and quite to work.

The driveway is accessed from Bell Road, with parking for approximately four/five vehicles.

Room to grow

One of the most exciting aspects of Yew Tree House is that there is already permission in place to take the house further.

Planning permission has previously been approved for a ground-floor kitchen extension incorporating a large roof lantern. This provides the opportunity to create a wonderful light-filled kitchen and family space - potentially transforming the way the house works for entertaining and everyday life while retaining the character of the original property.

Also approved was plans for a double car port with annex, plans are available to view upon request.

Living in Warnham

For many people, the real attraction of Yew Tree House will be the combination of village life and convenience.

Step outside and you are immediately part of Warnham. The village primary school, local shop, butcher and gym are all within walking distance, while the strong community spirit means there is always something happening. The local pub provides an easy place to meet friends, and the surrounding countryside offers wonderful opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors.

It is a home that works beautifully for different stages of family life - somewhere children can grow up with the freedom of a village, where dogs can enjoy plenty of walks, friends can gather in the garden and somewhere you can work from home without compromising on space.

Yet it doesn't feel like a home that demands constant maintenance. The gardens are generous without being overwhelming, the rooms are practical rather than excessive, and the recent renovation means much of the hard work has already been done.

Yew Tree House has the grandeur, character and individuality of a much larger period home, but with a wonderfully manageable feel. Bright, welcoming and full of original charm, it offers the opportunity to enjoy village life now, while having the space and planning permission to make it work even better for the future.

For more information or to arrange your viewing Quote Ref: 824915 and ask to speak to Rebecca Batchelor