Property description

Billingshurst is situated on the crossroads of the A272 and the A29 and has benefited from a by-pass. The village has a range of shops, banks, churches, junior and secondary schools and a leisure complex with indoor swimming pool. The main line railway station offers a regular service between London Victoria (via Gatwick|) and the south coast. Billingshurst is well placed for access to further shopping facilities in Horsham, Crawley, Guildford, Worthing and Brighton. 

Half moon brick steps to magnificent oak front door to entrance porch with stained glass windows to either side, wooden floor. Barrel vaulted ceiling and double glass doors to:- 

RECEPTION HALL Vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows,. To one end is a range of three heavy oak doors, two comprising storage space and the third opening to:-



 

CLOAKROOM WC, period wash hand basin in art deco style, leaded light windows, tiled wall and red brick tiled floor. 

DRAWING ROOM An imposing room with engraved oak paneling to picture height. The room benefits from ceiling light and attractive wall lights. The ceiling is criss crossed with carved oak beams inset with plaster moulding decorated with gilt motif, oak parquet flooring, superb medieval style fireplace with sculptured stone surround and hearth, surmounted by its original timepiece, and hidden cupboard behind. The fireplace is backed with brick and edged with copper, and has recessed lights within. Either side are wooden built in seats with storage space under for fuel. Deep square bay window with polished oak seat and fine casement doors to the terrace overlooking the garden. Oak paneled doors to:- 

DINING ROOM High ceiling with picture rail, Adam style fireplace with tiled surround and hearth flanked by recessed arched alcoves with display shelves and cupboards under. Deep square bay window with leaded lights and cupboards and shelving to both sides.



 

KITCHEN Refitted with an extensive range of units having stainless steel door furniture and granite work surfaces and comprising: - central island work surface with inset sink unit with contemporary mixer tap, integrated dish washer with base cupboards to side, recess housing very recently installed Aga finished in a Pearl Ashes colour scheme with matching conventional module. Several further granite work surfaces with numerous base cupboards and drawers, eye level units, integrated fridge/freezer with further cupboards to either side, recently installed, concealed gas fired boiler, leaded light window, and oak door to outside 

LAUNDRY ROOM Located in the basement, with a good head height and approached by a staircase from the kitchen. Fitted with a range of wall and base units with fitted sink and drainer and tiled splash backs, shelf, space for larder freezer, extractor, ceramic tiled floor, access to further storage.



 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Part galleried with hidden cupboards in panelling, two built in mirrors, concealed door giving secret access to a bedroom



 

MASTER BEDROOM Fireplace with mantel and surround, having alcove above, moulded plaster wall panels throughout, fitted wall lights, moulded arched recess with ceiling spot light over bed area, bay window recess with double wardrobes to either side. Views towards the South Downs 

BATHROOM Original art deco room, two thirds tiled in aquamarine, with pearlised banding. The bathroom is arranged in four areas with individual lighting. Built in shower cubicle with fitted door, panelled bath with shower attachment. Leaded light window over with further windows to either side. Cubicle with WC. White pedestal wash hand basin with wooden tip up seats to either side. Light/shaver point. Original Salter scales set in wall and floor. Double fitted cupboard with narrow shelving. Heated towel rail. Original oak strip floor.



 

BEDROOM 4 Double hanging cupboard with storage over, cupboard housing a very recently installed pressurised hot water system. Glazed door to BALCONY with decking and railings 

INNER LANDING Part panelled wall and timbered beam with exposed brace beam.



 

BEDROOM 2 Feature fireplace with inset display shelves, on either side there are two shallow cupboards, one with shelves and the other with hanging and shelves. Built in wall mirror panels, and wall lights. Cupboard with secret door to landing, Vanity cupboard with electric point and dressing table. 

BEDROOM 3 Double hanging cupboard with shelves, painted brick Victorian fireplace, glazed door to BALCONY. 

BATHROOM 2 Refurbished with a white suite comprising:- Freestanding and shaped "ball and claw" bath with contemporary mixer tap and hand held shower attachment to side, vanity unit with shaped wash hand basin havbing "water fall" mixer tap, base cupboards beneath, close coupled WC, three quarter tiling to walls, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, leaded light window. 

SECOND FLOOR LANDING  

TURRET Recently rebuilt with a wealth of oak and peg joinery, wooden decked floor, pitched and tiled roof, turret is open to three sides. 

BEDROOM 5 Fitted cupboards. 

BEDROOM 6  

SHOWER ROOM Tiled shower cubicle, WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled slash back, electric towel rail. 

OFFICE SUITE/ADDITIONAL BEDROOM Skeilings, two ISDN lines, telephone extension and numerous power points, double aspect room with views. 

SERVICE/SEWING ROOM  

OUTSIDE Access to Knights is via a five bar gate with security lights and driveway to :- 

DOUBLE GARAGE Timber construction under a pitched roof with twin electrically operated roller doors, concrete floor, and personal door.



 

THE GROUNDS Approximately a quarter of an acre and having a southerly aspect, laid to lawn with specimen trees. Most notably two well established cedars. A raised stone terrace extends the full width of the house with ornamental pond and fountain. Opposite the front door there is a gravelled are and garden running along the rear and giving access to the back door. The property has outside security lights on the garage and on the house.