5 bedroom detached house for sale

VIEW PROPERTY FILM NOW!! Exuding an undeniable amount of charm, Brooklands Farm sits encompassed by the tranquillity and privacy of circa 1.5 acres on the edges of Wisborough Green village. From the idyllic beauty of its gardens to the statuesque chimney stacks of a double fronted facade with a hipped roof of Horsham slabs, it immediately conjures an enchanting depiction of a quintessential period farmhouse. Grade II listed and thought to have been built in or just before the 17th century, this rural idyll remains faithful to its original architecture whilst proffering a host of possibilities for an enviable 21st century work/life balance.

With a history tracing its origins as a single home that became a trio of cottages that were then reconverted back into the captivating single residence of today, the fluidity of its current layout is filled in each and every direction with mesmerising vistas of the gardens and offers the chance to have a self-contained annexe.

Behind the solid wood door of a gabled entrance, richly dark timber beams stretch overhead flowing from a superbly sized central hall into the duo of interconnecting reception rooms and country kitchen that unfold to either side. The double aspect sitting and dining rooms transport you to a bygone era with their magnificent inglenook fireplaces and timber framed walls. Sitting across from the kitchen, the charming dining room is perfectly placed and proportioned for everyday meals and evenings spent catching up with friends. The glow of a wood burner nestles within the exposed brickwork of the fireplace while a glazed door matching the design of the casement windows entices you into a wonderful sitting room that adds a blissful spot to sit, relax and unwind in front of the warmth of an open fire. The heritage peach hues of the walls perfectly complement the exposed brickwork and beams, and a demi-glazed door tempts you out into the peacefulness of a secluded landscaped patio set to the mesmerising backdrop of the breathtaking gardens.

Across the hall the impeccably retained original architecture continues in an excellent kitchen fully fitted with waxed solid oak country cabinetry. Adding a dash of colour, an archetypal four oven Aga in dark blue sits within the original chimney breast and the prodigious double aspect dimensions mean that there’s ample space for a breakfast/dining table in front of the wide south facing windows. Explore further and you’ll find the versatility of a second large kitchen/utility room where doors to either side take you out into the gardens giving easy access to the self-contained office and fifth bedroom. Ideal for a busy household, a deluxe ground floor bathroom pairs a Shaker-style basin console with the contemporary luxury of a walk-in waterfall shower and the relaxing indulgence of a freestanding roll top bath with claw feet and telephone taps.

Follow the timber tones of a central solid oak staircase up to the first floor where the captivating character of the timber framed walls and beams continue in abundance. Resplendent with a high vaulted ceiling, a considerable sunlit landing opens via traditional latch doors into a selection of four outstanding bedrooms. Elegantly and sympathetically styled to let the abundance of 17th century detailing take centre stage, each one extends out beneath a brilliantly high ceiling and has more of those picturesque vistas as well as plenty of fitted wardrobe storage. Generating its own wing of the farmhouse, an attractive principal bedroom suite is a sublime sanctuary with a focal point fireplace and tastefully presented modern en suite shower room. The adjacent second double bedroom has a fireplace of its own, and together with the additional two rooms shares a family bathroom with a painted wood panelled bath.

Accessed from the gardens and gated driveway, the flexibility of the accommodation resumes in a brilliantly converted attached barn where exposed beams capture your imagination beneath glorious vaulted ceilings. Divided into two distinct yet interconnecting large rooms, the configuration includes a superb fully powered office with a timber framed picture window and split stable-style door. To its rear a prodigious double bedroom with a direct door to the garden creates the possibility of having a self-contained annexe for guests or older family members, or a cinema/games room or home business suite. A separate workshop and duo of store rooms are close at hand.

Outside
Nestled peacefully back from Durbans Road, the gated wrap-around gardens of Brooklands Farm combine with the handsome facade of the house to evoke a tremendous sense of romance and history. High hedging enhances the immense air of privacy further still, and while a wealth of herbaceous and perennial borders flow along the curves of impeccably kept lawns, the form of gravel pathways wind their way past a wishing well adding structure to the natural beauty and graceful simplicity of these incredibly special gardens.

To the rear of the farmhouse a south and west facing landscaped patio gives you every opportunity to enjoy al fresco dining or sun kissed afternoon siestas. The tree of a large central planter lends dappled shade to second seating space and a timber footbridge extends past bulrushes and evergreen foliage over a pond. Across by the paddock, a large dedicated vegetable garden with its greenhouse and practical day to day living area.

At the side of the main gardens a secure gate sweeps open onto a vast gravel carriage driveway framed by a further abundance of exemplary tended and planted borders that give each area their own privacy. Paved patio seating outside the office adds to the exceptional work/life balance, while beyond a triple carport with an adjoining store provides additional parking space. Encompassing in total circa 1.5 acres, the grounds reach into paddocks and fields that lend themselves perfectly to equestrian households and anyone longing to run their own private small holding.