7 bedroom detached house for sale

An elegant family home extending to approx 3,400 sq ft and requiring renovation. Set in approx. 5.39 acres of gardens and woodland - tucked away in a truly rural location. NO ONWARD CHAIN.


LOCATION
Little Rowfant is peacefully tucked away in a truly rural location on a private lane leading from Wallage Lane. The property enjoys easy access to a wide range of amenities; East Grinstead and Crawley are a short drive away and provide a comprehensive range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities. Both towns, Three Bridges and Gatwick have mainline stations serving London Bridge and Victoria. The property is also conveniently positioned for access to the A22, M23, Gatwick Airport (8 miles) and the M25 at Godstone (14.6 miles) ensuring easy connections to London and the South Coast including Brighton. A wide range of state, private prep and public schools are also easily accessible. Nearby leisure amenities include Lingfield Racecourse and Copthorne Golf Course.

DESCRIPTION
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a charming and gracious family home with numerous character features. With accommodation extending to over 3,400 sq ft and enormous potential for renovation it has plenty to offer a growing family.

The ground floor has three reception rooms including a double aspect sitting room offering versatile, family living space. The kitchen, utility, rear lobby, pantry and snug are practically laid out and could be adapted to create a large open plan kitchen/dining space for modern day living.

Upstairs, the first floor is equally impressive, with a principal bedroom and ensuite bathroom, along with six further bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is ample scope to reconfigure the layout to suit your own needs.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a private shared drive leading to a generous parking area, accessed via a neatly pruned hedgerow, offering ample space for a number of vehicles. On the western side of the house is a substantial double garage with a studio flat above. To the side and rear of the garden, is an old patio which provides a tranquil space for outdoor entertaining. The lawned garden has a natural moss covering and is bordered by mature rhododendrons creating a private setting. In a charming walled courtyard, beneath mature Lawsons Cypress trees, is a boiler room and garden store. The property boasts 3.73 acres of woodland; a mix of oak, birch, and rhododendron. This enchanting woodland is officially classified as ancient woodland. A tennis court is also located within the grounds, though currently in need of restoration.

In all the property extends to approx 5.39 acres (2.18ha).

TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.There is no onward chain.

SERVICES (Not tested and therefore not warrantied)
Mains electricity, water and drainage. The central heating system is oil fired to radiators.

According to Ofcom.org, the property has access to standard speed broadband. Potential purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the availability of broadband to ensure it meets their own requirements.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not are specifically excluded from the sale.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
The property (notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars) is sold subject to any existing Town & Country Planning legislation and to any development plan, resolution or notice which may be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or by-laws without any obligation on the part of the vendor or his agents to specify them.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Mid Sussex District Council –[use Contact Agent Button].
Council Tax: Band G - £3,910.77 (2025/26).
House: EPC – G.
Studio flat: EPC - Exempt (as less than 50sqm).

AGENT’S NOTE
Buyers should be aware the property will be sold subject to a restrictive covenant limiting the site to a single residential dwelling.

VIEWING
By appointment with RH & RW Clutton.