The property, thought to date from the 17th century or earlier, has splendid timber-frame, plaster and red brick elevations to the outside, while inside there are plenty of character features, including exposed timber beams, oak flooring throughout and impressive brick built fireplaces.

The ground floor has three main reception rooms. The sitting room and family room both have inglenook fireplaces, fitted with woodburning stoves. There is also a study area, while to the rear, the kitchen/dining room has panoramic windows, French doors opening onto the garden, wooden worktops and an Aga.

Upstairs there are four double bedrooms including the light and airy principal bedroom, with its triple aspect and impressive vaulted ceiling. There is also a family bathroom on the first floor with a roll-top bath, while on the ground floor there is a shower room.

This property has 1 acres of land.

Outside

The house is set in a beautiful country garden, with areas of lawn and meadow and a variety of established trees and mature shrubs to both the front and rear. A single track lane leads to the cottage with a large gravel parking area at the front and access to the detached garage. The rear garden includes an area of paved terracing, which is ideal for al fresco summer dining.

Situation

The property is located close to the small and picturesque village of Plaistow, West Sussex, with its pretty church and quaint houses. Plaistow has a village store, a pre-school and primary school. Further everyday amenities can be found in nearby Billingshurst, including a post office and doctor’s surgery. Larger stores, including supermarkets, are accessible in Haslemere. Mainline train services into London are available from Witley (55 minutes to London Waterloo). The stunning South Downs National Park is nearby, with its superb walking, cycling and riding routes, while there are also excellent golf courses in the local area.

The general area has a good selection of schools, including Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School, King Edward’s, St. Ives, Pennthorpe, Barrow Hills, The Royal School, St. Edmund’s, Cranleigh, Charterhouse and Aldro in Shackleford.

Plaistow 0.5 miles, Billingshurst 7.5 miles, Witley mainline station 7.7 miles (55 minutes to London Waterloo), Haslemere town centre 7.7 miles, Central London 45 miles

Directions

From Strutt & Parker’s Haslemere office, head south-east on Petworth Road (B2131) and continue straight for three miles. At the T-junction, turn right onto Cripplecrutch Hill (A283), and then after just over half a mile, turn left, following signs to Plaistow. Continue until you reach a junction, and turn left, following the sign for Dunsfold and Guildford. After approximately 150 yards, take the entrance on the left, and you will find the driveway to the property on the right-hand side.