Rivermede House
Shermanbury, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8HE
Guide Price
£1,900,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Sep 2022
- Removed: Feb 2023
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Paddock
Rivermede House is a beautiful Victorian country house set in stunning gardens with an excellent detached converted barn.
The spacious and well-proportioned accommodation includes many attractive features including panelling to the entrance hall and drawing room, open fires and all principal rooms enjoy delightful southerly views over the beautiful gardens.
On the ground floor there is an excellent suite of reception rooms including a fine triple aspect panelled drawing room with beamed ceiling and an open fireplace with a marble surround; a spacious sitting room with fireplace, high beamed ceiling and double doors opening onto the terrace; a panelled snug with fireplace and doors leading to the study and the dining room. Beyond the dining room is the kitchen/breakfast room with an extensive range of pine units, built-in appliances, a four oven Aga and fitted bench seating in the bay window. On the first floor there is a superb principal suite comprising a bedroom with fireplace, spacious bedroom with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower, dressing room with built-in cupboards and access to a covered balcony with delightful views over the gardens to the south. There are four further bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room and a family bathroom.
Adjacent to the main house is a detached converted period Barn. At present the barn comprises an impressive full height reception room with a tiled floor and a wood burner stove. To one end is a first floor bedroom, also on the ground floor there is a kitchen and shower room. Planning permission exists for a new wing to the barn which if constructed would provide three further bedrooms, two bathrooms (one ensuite) and a tv room – Horsham District Council ref DC/20/1871.
Outside
From the private lane an electric gate set on brick pillars opens to a sweeping gravel driveway. The gardens are truly a delightful feature enjoying a high degree of privacy and contain numerous mature specimen trees and shrubs. At the front the gardens are screened by a high beech hedge and are laid to lawn inset and bordered by a variety of established trees and flowering shrubs. Stone paths extend around the house to a full width south facing terrace. Beyond, the gardens are laid to lawn with feature box hedging and a sunken rose garden with a central lily pond. Sweeping lawns are bordered by a wide variety of specimen mature trees and shrubs and to either side there are informal areas creating secluded walkways and providing further privacy and protection. Beyond the formal lawns is an orchard and to one side there is a pond with an island. On the southern boundary is a former inlet from the river adjacent to which is a charming brick and tiled summerhouse. To the south of the barn is a large paved courtyard which opens onto a further rose garden and a heated swimming pool set in a stone surround. An adjacent barbecue set in a tiled canopy and clad with a mature Wisteria creates an excellent entertaining area. A broad paved rose walk gently rises to the main south facing terrace. Screened from the garden is a timber store/workshop with light and power facilities and a greenhouse. The gardens and grounds adjoin open paddocks and farmland to the south and west and in all extend to about 3 acres (1.21 ha).
Situation
The Property is situated up a private lane in a semi-rural position within the hamlet of Shermanbury. The nearby villages of Henfield and Cowfold offer everyday amenities including shops, pubs doctors surgeries and primary age schooling, with the larger centres oh Horsham and Haywards Heath about 9 & 10 miles distant respectively. The larger bustling metropolis of Brighton & Hove are also easily reached, being only about 14 miles distant over the Downs. The immediate area is known for its lovely walking with The Downs Link able to be accessed nearby off the lane. There is superb local schooling available nearby, both state and private.
Additional Information
Horsham District Council - Council Tax Band G for Main House and & Council Tax Band C for Barn.
Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Horsham
The spacious and well-proportioned accommodation includes many attractive features including panelling to the entrance hall and drawing room, open fires and all principal rooms enjoy delightful southerly views over the beautiful gardens.
On the ground floor there is an excellent suite of reception rooms including a fine triple aspect panelled drawing room with beamed ceiling and an open fireplace with a marble surround; a spacious sitting room with fireplace, high beamed ceiling and double doors opening onto the terrace; a panelled snug with fireplace and doors leading to the study and the dining room. Beyond the dining room is the kitchen/breakfast room with an extensive range of pine units, built-in appliances, a four oven Aga and fitted bench seating in the bay window. On the first floor there is a superb principal suite comprising a bedroom with fireplace, spacious bedroom with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower, dressing room with built-in cupboards and access to a covered balcony with delightful views over the gardens to the south. There are four further bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room and a family bathroom.
Adjacent to the main house is a detached converted period Barn. At present the barn comprises an impressive full height reception room with a tiled floor and a wood burner stove. To one end is a first floor bedroom, also on the ground floor there is a kitchen and shower room. Planning permission exists for a new wing to the barn which if constructed would provide three further bedrooms, two bathrooms (one ensuite) and a tv room – Horsham District Council ref DC/20/1871.
Outside
From the private lane an electric gate set on brick pillars opens to a sweeping gravel driveway. The gardens are truly a delightful feature enjoying a high degree of privacy and contain numerous mature specimen trees and shrubs. At the front the gardens are screened by a high beech hedge and are laid to lawn inset and bordered by a variety of established trees and flowering shrubs. Stone paths extend around the house to a full width south facing terrace. Beyond, the gardens are laid to lawn with feature box hedging and a sunken rose garden with a central lily pond. Sweeping lawns are bordered by a wide variety of specimen mature trees and shrubs and to either side there are informal areas creating secluded walkways and providing further privacy and protection. Beyond the formal lawns is an orchard and to one side there is a pond with an island. On the southern boundary is a former inlet from the river adjacent to which is a charming brick and tiled summerhouse. To the south of the barn is a large paved courtyard which opens onto a further rose garden and a heated swimming pool set in a stone surround. An adjacent barbecue set in a tiled canopy and clad with a mature Wisteria creates an excellent entertaining area. A broad paved rose walk gently rises to the main south facing terrace. Screened from the garden is a timber store/workshop with light and power facilities and a greenhouse. The gardens and grounds adjoin open paddocks and farmland to the south and west and in all extend to about 3 acres (1.21 ha).
Situation
The Property is situated up a private lane in a semi-rural position within the hamlet of Shermanbury. The nearby villages of Henfield and Cowfold offer everyday amenities including shops, pubs doctors surgeries and primary age schooling, with the larger centres oh Horsham and Haywards Heath about 9 & 10 miles distant respectively. The larger bustling metropolis of Brighton & Hove are also easily reached, being only about 14 miles distant over the Downs. The immediate area is known for its lovely walking with The Downs Link able to be accessed nearby off the lane. There is superb local schooling available nearby, both state and private.
Additional Information
Horsham District Council - Council Tax Band G for Main House and & Council Tax Band C for Barn.
Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Horsham
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.