For Sale4 Bedroom House in Shillinglee Road, Plaistow, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14£1,500,000

Grade II Listed family home with delightful gardens and grounds with just over 2 acres and pool Gateshaw is a charming Grade II Listed family home, thought to date back to the 16th Century with later additions and has been renovated to a high standard by the current owners, featuring a wealth of character and seamlessly blending period features with modern amenities, including exposed timber beams, brickwork, original fireplaces, wood latch doors and a superb David Salisbury orangery with under floor heating. The main reception room is the elegant and spacious sitting room with wooden flooring, inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove. The adjoining family room could be used as a bedroom if required, whilst the study is ideal for home working. The superb bespoke fitted kitchen has a central island with breakfast bar, shaker style units, quartz worktops and hand painted tiles above the Aga. The orangery links the kitchen and sitting room and provides a perfect entertaining space, with panoramic views across the garden. There is also a separate utility room and cloakroom. Two staircases lead to the first floor, where there are four beautifully presented double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with built-in storage, walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room. The family bathroom boasts a free-standing roll top bath. This property has 2 acres of land. Outside Approached via wooden gates there is ample parking in addition to the detached double garage. The extensive "formal" gardens feature a well-maintained lawn with border hedgerows, shrubs and mature trees. The paved terrace provides the perfect location for outside entertaining. A wooden gate leads to the enclosed swimming pool and pool house, with home office on the first floor. Adjoining the garden is a delightful orchard, with numerous fruit trees including pear, medlar and apple, complemented by the raised vegetable/kitchen garden and fruit cage with raspberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, gooseberry and strawberry. The paddock/meadow has a separate driveway and boasts an impressive oak tree. Situation The property is located on the outskirts of the picturesque and sought after village of Plaistow, with its pretty church, public house, village store, pre-school and highly regarded primary school. Further schooling can be found in Haslemere, Billingshurst and Godalming, including many independent schools; King Edwards, Pennthorpe, Charter House, Cranleigh and St Ives. For more comprehensive amenities and facilities the larger town of Haslemere is nearby. Mainline train services are available from Haslemere and Witley (55-60 minutes to London Waterloo). The stunning South Downs National Park is close at hand for walking, cycling and riding and there are also excellent golf courses in the local area. Haslemere town centre 6.7 miles, Witley mainline station 7.6 miles & Haslemere 7 miles (1 hour to London Waterloo), Gatwick Airport 27 miles, Central London 45 miles Directions From Haslemere, head south-east on Petworth Road (B2131) and continue straight ahead for 3 miles. At the T-junction, turn right onto Cripplecruth Hill (A283), and then after 0.5 miles, turn left, following signs to Plaistow. Continue for 3.4 miles, and the property will be found on your left.