4 bed detached house for sale

The Hollow, West Chiltington RH20

This characterful Smock Mill, built the early 1800s, is a rare gem nestled in the heart of West Chiltington village. Operated until 1921, it was sympathetically converted into a family home in 1927.

Perfectly adapted for modern living, three of the four bedrooms are within the windmill itself, two with en-suite bathrooms. The striking, octagonal fourth bedroom, mirroring the mill’s distinctive shape, is in the ground floor extension with its own en-suite, but offers scope for myriad uses. The adjacent vaulted dining room has bifold doors onto the garden with the superb, modern kitchen and utility room off it.

One of the highlights of this unique home is the impressively high ceilinged, beamed, octagonal living room, with double doors onto the garden and a staircase up to the reading nook landing. Above it, the main bedroom boasts a balcony with far-reaching views across the wooded countryside-views that are also visible from the upper floor bedrooms. As part of its storied past, the upper floors served as an observation post during the Second World War.

Internal refurbishment was undertaken by the current owners between 2014 and 2020, incorporating underfloor heating, air source heat pump, solar panels, electrics, and bathrooms. Further external works took place in 2023 including painting, replacement of the cap roof, and renewal of the oak balcony.

Outside

The enchanting, secluded, walled garden is bounded by beautifully mature trees, shrubs and floral borders, with additional dedicated kitchen garden. A large car barn with two adjacent former stables and a separate single provide great storage.

Situation

Historic West Chiltington, with its 11th century Church and primary school is very popular. Nearby Storrington has great shopping and amenities with Horsham ca. 11 miles away, providing more extensive amenities. Pulborough's mainline train station (3.3 miles) has direct services to Gatwick and London, with the excellent road links via the A24.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-58121

Additional Information

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