5 bed detached house for sale

Cripplegate Lane, Southwater RH13

Location

Southwater is a popular village on the southern edge of Horsham, offering an ideal balance of countryside living, excellent amenities and strong commuter connections. Particularly favoured by families, the village is well known for its highly regarded infant and primary schools, welcoming community atmosphere and abundance of outdoor space. At the heart of the village is Lintot Square, providing a range of everyday conveniences including local shops, cafés, eateries, a post office, pharmacy and medical services. Southwater also benefits from a variety of leisure and sporting facilities, including the impressive Southwater Country Park, with its lake, water sports, play areas and scenic walking routes. The Downs Link runs through the village, offering miles of beautiful countryside walks, cycling and riding trails connecting the surrounding Sussex countryside. For commuters, Southwater is exceptionally well placed, with convenient access to the A24, A264 and A272, linking to the wider motorway network, Gatwick Airport and the South Coast. Nearby Christs Hospital & Horsham offer regular mainline rail services to London Victoria and London Bridge, making the area particularly attractive for those commuting. The nearby historic market town of Horsham offers an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and recreational facilities, including The Carfax, Horsham Park and a thriving town centre. Combining village charm with excellent connectivity and access to both countryside and town amenities, Southwater continues to be one of the area’s most sought-after locations.

Ground floor

The front door opens into a welcoming Hall, with stairs rising to the First Floor and doors leading to all principal Ground Floor rooms. The property has a fascinating history, dating back to the late 1800s, and although it has undergone extensive improvement over the years, it retains much of its original character and charm, giving the home a wonderful sense of individuality.

A particular feature of the property is the impressive 29ft Kitchen/Diner, providing an excellent setting for both everyday family life and entertaining, with ample space for a large dining table and a comprehensive range of kitchen furniture. A useful Pantry provides additional storage, whilst the adjoining 19ft Living Room is a generous and comfortable reception space, ideal for relaxing with family and friends.

The accommodation continues with a superb 17ft Family Room, offering considerable flexibility and providing an ideal space for a playroom, snug or second sitting room. A separate Study is perfectly suited to those working from home, whilst the substantial Utility Room provides excellent practical space away from the main living accommodation. A Ground Floor Cloakroom completes this level.

First floor

To the First Floor, the bright Landing gives access to Five well-proportioned Bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility for modern family living. The impressive Principal Bedroom measures approximately 15'9" x 13'4" and benefits from its own En Suite, creating a private and comfortable retreat. Bedroom Two, at approximately 17'2" x 12'1", is another particularly generous room and also benefits from an En Suite, making it ideal for guests or family members.

There are a further three Bedrooms, together with a well-appointed Family Bathroom, providing ample accommodation for a growing family, guests or those requiring additional space for home working. The generous proportions continue throughout the First Floor, with the accommodation offering an excellent balance of private bedroom space and versatility.

This fantastic property provides approximately 2,900 sq ft of space combining the character and individuality of a home with late 19th-century origins with the scale, flexibility and modern improvements required for contemporary family life.

Outside

The property is approached via a private gated entrance, opening onto a generous driveway providing ample parking for numerous vehicles. The home occupies a particularly private plot, with the gardens wrapping around the property and creating an excellent sense of space and seclusion. The generous gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and are complemented by established planting, providing an attractive backdrop to the house.

A superb feature of the outside space is the large patio terrace, which extends directly from the Kitchen/Diner through the impressive bi-folding doors, creating a seamless connection between the principal entertaining space and the garden. This provides an exceptional setting for alfresco dining, entertaining and relaxing during the warmer months, with plenty of space for outdoor furniture and seating.

The garden continues around the property, offering a variety of areas to enjoy and excellent potential for families, keen gardeners or those who simply value having substantial private outside space. A detached double garage, measuring approximately 16'2" x 15'10", provides secure parking and useful additional storage, with the extensive driveway offering further parking to the front. The combination of the gated approach, generous parking, detached garage and wrap-around gardens creates a particularly impressive outside setting, complementing the scale and character of this substantial period home.

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