GEERINGS WARNHAM • RH12

GEERINGS WARNHAM • RH12

A fine Grade II listed country house set in an attractive semi‐rural position with a

range of outbuildings and swimming pool  

Entrance hall • Drawing room • Study Kitchen • Utility room • Dining hall

Snug • Cloakroom

Master bedroom with ensuite 5 further bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Swimming pool • Summer house • Double garage Landscaped gardens • Ornamental pond • Vegetable garden

 

In all approximately 3.7 acres.

 

  

Horsham 2.5 miles • Horsham Station 2.8 miles ﴾London Victoria 54 mins﴿ • Guildford 18.4 miles • Gatwick Airport

13.5 miles • Central London 34 miles

﴾All distances are approximate﴿

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important

Notice on the last page of the text.

 The Property Geerings is approached by a picturesque fence‐lined driveway leading to a five‐bar gated entrance. This Grade II listed house is a restored timber framed building with a half Horsham stone roof and casement windows. We believe that the oldest part of the house dates back to the 15th century. It was acquired by architect, John Sheppard, in the 1930s and it was extensively renovated and extended sympathetically in order to preserve period features.

The largest of the old farm buildings dates back to 1715 as carved into one of the beams and was converted into large garages to house three cars with space for a workshop. In 2012 the house was again updated, with new bathrooms and a new kitchen, re‐wired and plumbing modernised.

Within the house there are many distinctive period features including polished parquet floors, solid oak doors, exposed ceiling and wall timbers, a carved solid wood staircase and period fireplaces. The large inglenook fireplace in the drawing room still houses the original fireback. The kitchen is contemporary with plenty of storage and modern Bosch appliances and has a large central island complete with breakfast bar and granite worktops throughout. The kitchen also benefits from the nearby walk‐in pantry, and a separate utility room area provides space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.

Of note is the large drawing room with its substantial inglenook fireplace. This lovely room enjoys views across the stone terrace onto the rose garden, lawn and flowerbeds beyond. The south side of the house is rather special as it has been adorned with numerous climbing roses which create quite a show when in bloom during the summer months. There is also a generous adjoining study, a large dining room and a cloakroom on the ground floor.

Upstairs the generous wide landing gives the sense of space on offer with bedrooms and bathrooms leading off to both sides. The principal bedroom has exposed timber beams and enjoys a vaulted ceiling. The adjoining room has been combined to create a unique en‐suite bathroom area with roll top bath that allows views out of the window to the garden. There is a basin and built‐in wardrobe with

 

separate WC tucked away in the far corner. There are four further double bedrooms and one single bedroom. Additionally on this level there are two modern bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a bath and separate shower.

Situation Positioned in a rural location close to the Surrey/West Sussex border and with extensive views, Geerings is well located being just beyond the village centre, yet within easy reach of the town of Horsham with its more extensive amenities and shopping facilities.

Shopping: Horsham town centre is about 2.5 miles to the south west and is a vibrant market town with excellent shopping and recreational facilities, a range of diverse restaurants including the Michelin starred Tristan and public houses, cinema, theatre and the Pavilions in the Park leisure centre.  

Schools: Schooling in the area includes Warnham Church of England Primary School with many nearby state and private schools including Farlington, Pennthorpe, Millais, Tanbridge House School and Christ’s Hospital.   

Travel: The A24 links with the A264 providing direct access to the M23, the south coast, Gatwick Airport and the M25. There are frequent trains from Horsham to London Bridge/Victoria ﴾from 54 minutes﴿. Alternatively, Three Bridges Station is about 10 miles away with regular services to London Bridge/Victoria ﴾from 35 minutes﴿. Gatwick is about 13.5 miles and has a fast service to London Victoria.  

There are regular trains from Horsham to London Bridge/Victoria ﴾from 54 minutes﴿. Alternatively, Three Bridges Station is about 10 miles in distance, with regular services to London Bridge/Victoria ﴾from 35 minutes﴿. Gatwick is about 13.5 miles in distance and has a fast service to London Victoria ﴾the Gatwick Express journey time 30 minutes﴿.

 Gardens and grounds After passing through the five‐bar gate there is a large triple garage which also houses the oil‐fired boiler and the plant for the nearby swimming pool. The pool with its changing room is surrounded by an expansive paved patio, and is shielded from view by an established hedge. To the rear of the house there is a large brick‐built shed with adjoining log stores. A path goes past a pond and fruit trees to the vegetable garden and generous potting shed. There is a new greenhouse and a composting area. To one side of the house there is a further outbuilding that has previously been utilised as a summerhouse/playroom. An adjoining garden store has also been used as a stable.

 

Directions ﴾Postcode RH12 3RY﴿ From Horsham head north on the A24 towards the Great Daux roundabout. Turn left on to the A24 Dorking road passing Station Road on the right hand side. A little further along at the top of a hill on the left you will see a sign for Geerings and Geerings Cottages. Having turned onto the driveway continue forward, bearing left, Geerings will be seen straight ahead.

 

Services Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Recently upgraded private drainage.

 

Fixtures and fittings All those items regarded as owner's fixtures and fittings, together with the curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

 

Local authority Horsham District Council. Telephone 01403 215100.

KnightFrank.co.uk

01403 339180 40 Carfax, Horsham West Sussex, RH12 1EQ horsham@knightfrank.com

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Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 337.0 sq.m. / 3,627 sq.ft.

Approximate Gross External Area Outbuildings 143.0 sq.m. / 1,539 sq.ft.

This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on

the last page of the text of the Particulars

Ground Floor    First Floor