5 bedroom detached house for sale

An exceptional six-bedroom Grade II listed country residence set in a picturesque rural location, featuring a separate converted barn, indoor swimming pool complex, and expansive gardens and grounds extending to approximately 19.01 acres.


An exceptional six-bedroom Grade II listed country residence set in a picturesque rural location, featuring a separate converted barn, indoor swimming pool complex, and expansive gardens and grounds extending to approximately 19.01 acres.

Idehurst Manor is a magnificent Grade II listed country house with origins dating back to the 1600s, originally built by the Strudwick family. Nestled in a beautiful rural setting just west of the sought-after village of Wisborough Green, this distinguished property combines historic charm with modern amenities. The estate includes a separate annexe, an impressive indoor swimming pool complex, and extensive gardens and land.

The property showcases striking architectural features, including stone rubble elevations, casement windows in stone mullioned surrounds, and traditional Horsham stone and clay tile roofs. Inside, the house is rich in period character, with exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, original wooden doors, and timber floors throughout.

Accommodation

The substantial and versatile accommodation is arranged over three floors:

Ground Floor: Welcoming entrance hall, elegant drawing room, formal dining room, garden room, well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, study, sitting room, snug, ground floor bedroom, and a shower room.

First Floor: Spacious landing, principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, guest bedroom with en suite, third bedroom with en suite, and a fourth bedroom.

Second Floor: A further sitting room, bedroom, dressing room, and bathroom.

The house is approached via a gravel driveway with a garage and ample parking. The beautifully landscaped grounds include a charming walled front garden with mature shrubs and climbing plants, and a generous rear garden featuring large lawns, paved terraces, mature trees, and well-stocked borders.

A standout feature is the indoor swimming pool complex, complete with two changing rooms and a seating area—perfect for year-round enjoyment. Additionally, a detached converted timber-framed barn offers ideal guest or ancillary accommodation, with vaulted ceilings throughout the sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, bedroom, and bathroom.

Beyond the gardens lies a large grass paddock, and the total grounds extend to approximately 19.01 acres. A dilapidated former piggery also presents potential for redevelopment or restoration, subject to the necessary permissions.