In this strange age of enforced isolation, where we live is now more important than ever.
If you are someone who has found themselves obsessively scrolling through page upon page of property adverts, eyeing up beautiful homes in luxurious locations, then look no further than the Horsham area. Nestled in the South Downs National Park, its small market towns have inspired wartime poets, housed award-winning authors and are the resting place of kings.
Sounds nice? Check out these local properties below. All are currently for sale – or soon to be sold – so grab them while they’re hot. If you want to find out more, simply click on the links in blue.
Warning this article may provoke feelings of envy.
1. Maplehurst Road, West Grinstead. Price: £1,895,000
Ready to get away from the face masks and socially distanced queues? This six-bedroom countryside retreat boasts landscaped gardens, tennis courts and majestic views of the South Downs. Photo: H.J. Burt
2. Maplehurst Road, West Grinstead.
Oh, and in case this wasn’t enough, it’s got its very own pastural land, pond and woodland. Fancy playing Lord and Lady of the manor? Photo: H.J. Burt
3. High Street, Steyning. Price on application
While the above property may be too remote for some, this handsome Grade II Listed building is on the foot of Steyning’s picturesque High Street. Formally a hotel, it is a stone’s throw from the Cricket Field and fabulous Rifle Range (don’t worry the soldiers are long gone). For those who have found solace in long dog walks during the restrictions, this is paradise. Photo: H.J. Burt.
4. High Street, Steyning
When you feel like giving the pooch a well-deserved break, the back garden is an oasis of of tranquillity. Could there be a better place to fritter away a summer’s day with your favourite book, drink a G&T or just sit and listen to the birds? Photo: H.J. Burt