8 bed detached house for sale

Northlands Road, Warnham, Horsham, West Sussex RH12

Warnham Lodge is an impressive, unlisted and generously proportioned country residence which sits comfortably in the middle of its own grounds and enjoys a wonderfully private rural setting. This charming family home is conveniently located for Horsham and all it has to offer, and also boasts fabulous landscaped gardens, leisure facilities, and views to the open countryside beyond. The property provides an exceptional amount of accommodation, with an extensive selection of reception rooms and eight bedrooms arranged across three floors.

The ground floor offers an excellent balance of formal and informal spaces, with the 30ft family room providing an impressive setting for relaxed family gatherings. It has wooden flooring, a fireplace and south-east-facing bay window overlooking the grounds. The panelled home office has built-in shelving and a logburner, while a music room, gym and games room add considerable versatility. The bespoke kitchen features wooden cabinetry, granite worktops, a central island, breakfast bar and integrated appliances, complemented by a study, breakfast area and conservatory overlooking the swimming pool and gardens.

On the first floor you will find seven generous double bedrooms enjoying wonderful views of the garden, three with en suite bathrooms, together with a family bathroom and separate shower room. The second floor provides a further large double bedroom, dressing room and shower room, alongside substantial attic space.

Outside, the grounds are a particular feature, with sweeping lawns and meadows, mature woodland and six ponds complemented by a vegetable garden, tennis court, swimming pool and sunny patio areas. A range of outbuildings includes a triple garage with games room above, double garage, stables, two greenhouses, two wood stores, a dog kennel with full run and pool chalet/summer house, which opens onto the pool terrace through two sets of bi-fold doors. There is also a former cricket pavilion with an interesting history.

The property is not subject to any rights of way or Tree Preservation Orders within its boundaries.

Available by separate negotiation is the detached three bedroom Gardener’s Bungalow which provides valuable additional accommodation for staff, guests or family members, comprising a sitting room, fully equipped galley kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom with over-bath shower. The bungalow has separate access and planning permission to significantly extend and therefore provide a two storey house with four/five bedrooms, three reception rooms, large kitchen/breakfast room and two-car garage.

Warnham Lodge enjoys a peaceful rural setting on the edge of the historic village of Warnham, which offers a village store, butcher, pubs, church and village hall. The nearby market town of Horsham provides a comprehensive range of shopping, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and cultural attractions. Education in the area is strong, with well regarded independent schools including Christ’s Hospital, Farlington School, Pennthorpe School and Cranleigh School.

Transport connections are excellent with Three Bridges Station providing fast and frequent services to both London Bridge and Victoria stations (33 minutes and 36 minutes respectively). Horsham station also offers regular direct trains to London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, for international travel Gatwick Airport is approximately 15 miles away. The A24 is readily accessible, linking to the M25, London and the national motorway network