Blacksmiths Cottage, Horsham, RH13 0PS

Guide price - £675,000 - £695,000 An outstanding and unique beautifully presented, Grade II listed 16th Century, three-bedroom two reception room detached cottage built in the 1500s, greatly improved by the current owners and retaining a wealth of character, situated in the heart of Barns Green Village.

Offering living and bedroom space arranged over two floors this property is ideally located in the popular village of Barns Green with excellent sports recreation, local junior school, amateur dramatic facilities access to nearby Horsham town centre, and superb countryside walks.

To the ground floor, a reception porch welcomes you and leads into the reception hallway, and there is also a convenient WC.

There is a separate open plan sitting room which enjoys views over the rear gardens and has a direct access to the rear garden terrace.

This is adjacent to the snug which centres around a stunning Inglenook fireplace with freestanding multi fuel wood burner.

There is an abundance of character due to the beamed ceilings, exposed wooden wall beams and quarry stone tile flooring.

The kitchen has a modern finish whilst retaining classic style with Corian worksurfaces running over light base units.

There is a selection of integrated appliances including dishwasher, two fridges, hob and AEG oven.

There is the convenience of a separate utility room/boot room with a butler sink and an area providing storage shelves and drying facility.

To the first floor the main bedroom enjoys views to the front and rear of the property providing a light and airy space with walk-in wardrobe/cupboard.

There are two further bedrooms to the first floor, a study area and a well-equipped bathroom with walk-in shower, low-level WC and wash hand basin.

The property is approached via a gravel driveway leading to a detached garage which has a up and over door.

The front garden has beautifully landscaped borders with mature shrubs, planting and further areas of lawn plus Horsham stone pathway.

The rear gardens are also laid to lawn, there is a pond feature and a selection of beds and borders with mature trees and planting.

There are further patio and terrace areas ideal for outdoor dining and several seating areas ideal for taking in the sunshine whilst enjoying the atmosphere of the superb gardens and village life.

Location Barns Green is a desirable and scenic village, with a busy village store/post office and local pub, also in the village is Sumners Pond which has a delightful lakeside cafe, 6 minutes from Southwater, offering a glimpse to the past and beautiful walks.

This property is attractive by way of its differing property types, open green spaces and pleasant landscaping. The property has good access to the local primary and preschools.

For those needing to commute, Christ Hospital Station (2.4 miles) and Horsham Station (5 miles) have a direct line to Gatwick (17 minutes) and London Victoria (56 minutes) and there is also easy access to the M23 leading to the M2 Snug With Inglenook Feature Fireplace Exposed Timbers, inglenook fireplace with wood burner.

Sitting Room With Dining Area Sitting room with picture window overlooking the garden, stable door to rear garden. Dining area with exposed beams and windows to the front of the property.

Kitchen Kitchen with Corian work surfaces and integrated appliances Bedroom 1 Bedroom with vaulted timbers with walk in wardrobe Study Study area Rear Garden Adjacent to the cottage is a substantial patio which leads to an area of lawns, garden pond, apple trees and numerous stocked flower beds and shrubs.