5 bed detached house for sale

Mare Hill Road, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20

The Old Toll House is a splendid five bedroom detached period property, with original details and beautiful arts and crafts styling throughout. At the front are two sunny reception rooms with west-facing bay windows, the sitting room has panelled walls, built-in shelving and a cast-iron fireplace, and the study has wooden parquet flooring and a handsome fireplace, with woodburning stove. The hobby/playroom provides further space and features a bespoke mezzanine cubby area. Towards the rear is a light, open dining/family room with brick-built fireplace, bar and French doors to the rear garden, as well as a breakfast bar connecting to the kitchen fitted with shaker-style units, butler sink and an Aga. Upstairs are four double bedrooms, two with views over open fields, including the principal bedroom, with walk-in wardrobe. An additional walk-in wardrobe is on the first-floor landing, and the family bathroom with freestanding bathtub and separate shower unit is on the upper level. The annexe, with stripped wood panelling that creates a rustic cabin feel, offers one bedroom and a shower room, providing a cosy retreat.

A pathway and steps lead to the front porch and entry for vehicles is via a shared driveway at the side, which leads behind the house to the detached workshop/ garage and plenty of parking space. Access to the annexe is via the rear of the house, while there is also a patio area, outside kitchen and barbecue area. The gardens to the side are laid to lawn and bordered by established hedgerows, as well as a patio area, partially shaded by a wooden pergola.

The Old Toll House is set in a sought-after position on the edge of the large and popular village of Pulborough. The village offers a good range of amenities including local shops and a supermarket, as well as direct rail services to London Victoria (about 75 minutes). Storrington, another sizeable village with local facilities, is about three miles distant. There are numerous recreational facilities in the area including the West Sussex Golf Club, racing at Goodwood and sailing from Chichester harbour. The nearby South Downs National Park also provides a variety of public footpaths and bridleways.