5 Bed │ 2 Bath │ 3 Rec
Guide Price £1,250,000
Key features
Full description
This impressive five-bedroom detached period home, believed to date from the late 1800s, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and characterful family residence in the sought-after semi-rural setting of Lower Beeding, approximately four miles from Horsham town centre.
Rich in period charm, the house retains a wealth of original features, including beautiful sash windows and striking feature working fireplaces in the sitting room and family room, as well as several fireplaces in the bedrooms. A generous entrance hallway provides a welcoming first impression and leads to the well-proportioned accommodation, which is ideally suited to modern family life while retaining the elegance and character of a period home.
The ground floor provides excellent entertaining and family space, comprising two generous reception rooms, a well-appointed kitchen with adjoining breakfast room, and a separate dining room. A useful utility room and boot room add valuable practicality, while a ground floor cloakroom provides further convenience.
Upstairs, there are five bedrooms arranged over the first floor, with one of the bedrooms benefiting from its own en-suite shower room. Bedroom five is accessed through bedroom four, offering particularly versatile accommodation that could be used as a nursery, dressing room, study or additional private space, depending on the needs of the next owner.
Outside, the house is complemented by a beautiful mature rear garden, offering a peaceful and secluded setting with established trees, shrubs and well-maintained lawns. There is ample space for outdoor entertaining, relaxation and family activities, while the mature planting provides an attractive backdrop and a wonderful sense of privacy.
A superb outdoor entertaining area includes an outdoor kitchen and bar, together with a BBQ area and generous paved seating patio, creating the perfect setting for al fresco dining, entertaining guests and enjoying the garden throughout the warmer months. The patio provides plenty of space for outdoor furniture and dining, while the surrounding mature planting creates a relaxed and private atmosphere.
A separate garden studio/office provides an ideal space for home working, hobbies or creative pursuits. The property also benefits from a garage and workshop, offering excellent storage and practical workspace, together with a generous driveway providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles and guests.
Forest Lodge offers a wonderful combination of period character, generous accommodation and versatile outside space, set within an attractive semi-rural location while remaining conveniently close to Horsham and its extensive range of shops, restaurants, schools and transport connections.
Situation
An attractive semi-rural area situated approximately four miles south of Horsham in Lower Beeding and offers great commuting opportunities. Gatwick can be driven to within approximately 20 minutes, the A/M23 is within a short distance. Handcross, Cowfold and Horsham are all within approximately a 10 minute drive, all of which offer a range of shops, pubs and other amenities. The Crabtree pub and dining rooms is close by. Whilst the grounds of South Lodge Hotel with its Michelin Star & 3AA rosette restaurant is situated nearby to the property.Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Why live in Horsham?
Horsham strikes the perfect balance with its community facilities and green spaces. There’s a market square at The Carfax complete with traditional bandstand, an abundance of shops, a cinema, theatre, leisure centre and a 60-acre park right in the centre of town.
We have an impressive mix of older properties, including historic buildings from the 1400s and 1500s with later additions from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras and some stunning artistic properties. Head out along The Causeway and you’ll see every style, from 15th century homes to new builds, on one superb road.