4 bed detached house for sale

The Street, Washington RH20

An attractive converted barn with 4 bedroom suites and over 3500 sq ft of beautifully appointed family accommodation. The main house is configured to provide outstanding entertaining space with a wealth of character enhanced by a log burner fire, exposed stone walls and timber beams, with the main reception room opening directly to the garden and to a stunning sheltered courtyard with covered outdoor seating and dining areas.
The kitchen/breakfast room is another large sociable area, with a large central island and breakfast bar, 6 oven Aga, seating area, and French doors to the garden and swimming pool.
There are two bedroom wings, providing 5 bedrooms in all (or 4 and a mezzanine study on the first floor). The principal bedroom is a luxurious suite with a fitted dressing area and an ensuite bathroom with twin basins, freestanding bath, and separate shower. This suite, and the further 3 suites all have doors out to the courtyard garden.

Outside

The property is approached over a sweeping gravel driveway with extensive parking by the garaging outbuilding, which is a superb 37 ft show garage with seating area, kitchenette, and first floor store above. There is a neighbouring carport and a large machine and bike store.
The gardens are beautifully landscaped and feature the sheltered courtyard with covered seating and outdoor dining area, a part-walled swimming pool complex with an open-sided covered pavilion with an open fireplace and bar, leading from the large paved terrace, also overlooked by the shepherd's hut.
For golfers; a large level lawn has been designed as a putting green.
A further outbuilding is an excellent gym with a cloakroom, store, and a covered deck.
There are views out over the paddocks, with all-weather surface menage, pond, animal shelters/stables and several stores.
In all, there are about 4.7 acres.

Situation

Washington Village has a church, village hall, public house, sports field and a primary school. There is easy access to the A24 with connections to the South Coast the A23 / M23 for Gatwick Airport and central London, and the M25 for Heathrow.
The area is renowned for its exceptional schooling including Christ Hospital, Cottesmore, Farlington, Hurstpierpoint College, Lancing College, Millais, Steyning Grammar, Windlesham House as well as Ardingly, Brighton College, Roedean and Worth.
Opportunities for leisure and sport are varied and convenient: Golf at West Sussex Golf Club; racing at Goodwood and Fontwell; show-jumping at Hickstead; and sailing at Chichester to name a few.
The area is well know for The South Downs National Park, with miles of footpaths and bridleways where cyclists, walkers and horse riders can explore and enjoy some of the best countryside in the South East.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-56656

Additional Information

Local Authority - Horsham District Council.
Council Tax Band - G.

Services - Mains Water / Electricity / Gas.
Drainage to a private treatment plant.