Shermanbury, West Sussex

Redevelopment/enlargement opportunity. Situated in a private, rural setting, with paddock and woodland, a 2 bed bungalow with structural defects and lots of potential, subject to all the necessary consents.

DESCRIPTION
Woodbarn Cottage offers a rare opportunity to purchase a rural property, situated in a peaceful location, which offers the potential for enlargement/redevelopment, subject to all the necessary consents. The existing single storey house is reported as having significant structural defects and therefore requires substantial repair and refurbishment, or demolition. The property is set within a private garden which includes an entrance drive and, as a whole, includes a paddock and an area of woodland. Whilst the property is being offered as a whole, the vendor will consider selling as separate lots. Lot 1 comprises the house and garden extending to approximately 0.35 of an acre and Lot 2 includes a paddock and some mature bluebell woodland, in all extending to about 2.04 acres.

SITUATION
Woodbarn Cottage is situated in a peaceful, rural setting, along a private lane, that gives access to various properties and is located just to the east of the rural hamlet of Shermanbury. Partridge Green is within a mile, with some local facilities. More extensive facilities can be found in Henfield, about 2.5 miles to the south. Henfield which has a vibrant community with a High Street of shops and inns together with churches, library, leisure centre, modern medical centre and primary school. More facilities can be found at Horsham, about 9 miles to the north and Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath, both about 10 miles to the east. Mainline stations are available at Hassocks, Haywards Heath and Horsham. The A24 to the west and A23 to the east give access to the M23, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network. There are a number of state and private schools in the area. Immediate access to local footpaths gives open access to miles of walking.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage system (which will probably need to be replaced)

COUNCIL TAX
Band E - £2,714.55 (2024/2025)

EPC - E (39)

DIRECTIONS From the A272 at Cowfold, head south on the A281 to Henfield. After a few miles the road enters Shermanbury. Continue through Shermanbury and, just before the turning on the right to Partridge Green, you will see a footpath sign on the right and left, leading into a drive. The signage says Ewhust Manor. Continue along the drive for about 300 yards and there is a drive on the right. Take this and then keep to the right where you will see the cottage.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the sole agent
RH & RW Clutton –