7 bed detached house for sale

East Street, Rusper, Horsham, West Sussex RH12

Chowles Barn is a Grade II listed country house that has been the subject of a complete architect and heritage led renovation by the current owners, including the addition of a two-storey contemporary wing delivering modern, energy efficient living.

The central part of the property is a spacious five-bay great hall creating a wonderful entertaining area with large fireplace and under floor heating. This part of the property sympathetically links the 13th Century original cottage to the modern two-storey extension, which features a fabulous kitchen / dining area by Devol, with sliding doors onto the landscaped architect-designed gardens. There are several reception spaces which offer versatile accommodation and a total of 7 / 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

The whole property has been re-wired to a high specification with a Smart Home system, including individual room lighting, temperature controls, and a fully integrated intercom, CCTV and alarm system. In addition, there is new data wiring throughout the house with fibre optic backbone around the property and a roof-integrated solar pv system in place helping to reduce running costs further.

There is ample parking, a detached one-bedroom cottage and the immediate gardens are beautifully landscaped and predominately laid to lawn. Beyond the gardens and orchard are paddocks surrounded by woodland creating a wonderful backdrop to the grounds.

The property enjoys convenient access to the surrounding countryside, Horsham town centre and its amenities, mainline railway stations, a selection of well-regarded local schools, and an array of country pubs and restaurants. It is also ideally located for access to London, Gatwick, and Brighton. Rusper village is a bustling community with local pubs, church, village shop and many village events.