Church Street, Warnham, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12

Adorned with striking period architecture built in the 1890's, the façade of The Red House features square panelled timber-framing, distinctive chimney stacks and gables, with the interiors offering an elegant, light-filled living environment. Beautiful parquet flooring in the spacious reception hall extends into the formal dining room which offers the perfect setting to host family and friends, with a noteworthy feature fireplace and French doors providing a link out to the garden. Two further reception rooms are adjacent, both with fireplace focal points, with the drawing room extending into a bay window alcove and the sitting room offering a door to access the outside. The kitchen is adjoined by a breakfast room offering a sociable space with an outlook over the delightful garden, and a useful utility area is accessed via an inner hall, which also offers a courtesy door to the garage. On the first floor, the roomy landing gives access to four bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the principal room having a decorative fireplace and the benefit of excellent wardrobe storage and an en suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms enjoy a tranquil retreat at the top of the house, along with a shower room and useful loft storage space.

The property is approached via timber gates onto a driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the double garage. A gate set within partition fencing opens onto a pathway which takes a journey around the house, to the rear, where it links with paved terracing and extends onwards and around the boundary to the summerhouse. There are opportunities to relax and dine in these delightful wrap-around gardens. Swathes of lawn are interspersed with mature trees creating tranquil spots to sit in dappled shade. There are attractively planted borders within the partwalled boundaries which contain a colourful selection of shrubs and perennial plants.

Situated on the West Sussex/Surrey border, Warnham is a thriving village with local amenities including a parish church, two popular public houses, a butchers, village store, village hall offering a variety of clubs and activities and a primary school. The village, which is noted as the birthplace of the poet Shelley, is in close proximity to the Warnham Nature Reserve which has the Millpond at its core and offers a haven for nature-enthusiasts and keen birdwatchers. Just to the south, the market town of Horsham offers a thriving restaurant and café scene, along with comprehensive shopping on West Street and Swan Walk and a John Lewis and Waitrose store on Albion Way. The Carfax markets offer local produce and street food every Thursday and Saturday and there are various themed events throughout the year including musical performances on the bandstand. Horsham Park has tennis courts, a swimming complex and gymnastics centre and there is a wide selection of sport and leisure facilities within the town. Well-regarded independent schools in the vicinity including Farlington School, Christ's Hospital and Pennthorpe Preparatory School