A delightful period farmhouse with extensive grounds and several outbuildings, set in a highly desirable position on the edge of the village of Billingshurst. The property retains plenty of its original character features and high-quality contemporary fittings to create a thoroughly attractive home, while outside there are splendid gardens and wider grounds, backing onto open countryside.

Little Daux Farm is a charming Grade II Listed farmhouse with outbuildings and extensive grounds, occupying a peaceful yet convenient location on the edge of Billingshurst, yet just moments from beautiful rolling countryside. The property dates from the 17th century and features splendid elevations of red brick and tile, while inside there are exposed timber beams and impressive brick-built fireplaces, alongside elegant, understated décor and styling.

Entering the main drawing room, you are greeted by a comfortable reception room with space for a seating area, with the room dominated by the imposing brick-built inglenook fireplace with its original timber lintel. Further space in which to relax comes in the form of the adjoining sitting room, which features a dual aspect, a smaller open fireplace and built-in shelving and storage. Also on the ground floor is a study for private home working and a large, open-plan kitchen and breakfast room. There is space for a family dining table, while the kitchen is fitted with shaker-style units in grey fitted just over a year ago, wooden worktops and a breakfast bar, as well as a butler sink and integrated appliances. Further space for home storage and appliances can be found in the walk-in larder and the utility room towards the rear with pale grey shaker units, integrated fitted appliance and butler sink, as well as in the cellar.

The first floor offers four well-presented double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with its built-in wardrobes and en suite bathroom. Each of the three additional first-floor bedrooms has fitted storage, while there is also a family bathroom with a corner bathtub. The second floor provides a further two double bedrooms, each accessed via their own staircases.

The house is situated along a singletrack lane, which also provides access to neighbouring properties, with a gravel driveway, which leads to the detached barn and garage at the side providing parking or workshop and storage space. The gardens are mostly to the rear of the house, and feature a patio area for al fresco dining, a brick-built well and an area of lawn, dotted with fruit trees and bordered by hedgerows, trees and various established shrubs. There is also a timber-framed summerhouse and a greenhouse, while the wider grounds have a large gravel courtyard area, open field providing grazing pasture, a sand school and a barn. In all the plot extends to 1.76 acres.

This property has 1.76 acres of land.

Situation

The property is located in a sought-after position on the edge of the popular village of Billingshurst, backing onto beautiful rolling countryside. Billingshurst village offers a variety of shops and amenities for everyday needs including a leisure centre with swimming pool and a mainline station to London Victoria (approx.71 minutes). The historic market town of Horsham provides a more comprehensive range of facilities including Swan Walk shopping centre, a varied restaurant quarter, Horsham Park and Pavillions Leisure Centre, Horsham Sports Club, The Capitol (a multi-purpose arts venue) and a mainline railway station providing links to both London Bridge and London Victoria.

There are excellent road connections to Guildford, Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and the M25 Motorway Network, and the area is well served with excellent schools in both the state and private sector, notably The Weald, Farlington, Christ’s Hospital and Pennthorpe.

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