Kerves Lane, Horsham
- Land size
- 1.12 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- A beautifully converted former farm building occupying an excellent rural location within 1.5 miles of Horsham town centre. Freehold. Council Tax 'F'. EPC 'E'.
- Stunning, triple aspect, open plan main living/dining kitchen of nearly 50ft with vaulted roof, underfloor heating & fireplace with stove.
- Principal ensuite bedroom, 2 further double bedrooms, family bathroom with separate shower. Utility/cloakroom.
- Delightful large garden with river view & useful workshop.
- Ancillary buildings including studio/potential annexe & Granary with Airbnb/office conversion potential space (subject to consents). Private drive driveway. Overall, c. 1.12 ac. (0.45 Ha).
- Occupying a very desirable & very accessible rural location to the South-East of Horsham with good local walks.
Description
***Guide Price Range of £975,000-£1,025,000***
Watermill Barn comprises a very attractive three-bedroom conversion extending overall to approximately c.1.12 acres (0.45 Ha) and occupying a very desirable and very accessible rural location to the South-East old of the market town of Horsham with the town centre being within 1.5 miles accessed via Kerves Lane leading from the A281 Brighton Road.The barn was converted and renovated in the last 10 years to create a beautifully finished and presented conversion of the L-shaped old farm building and with the accommodation all being on one level and enjoying a lovely outlook over its gardens and ground and including over the adjacent tributary of the River Arun which lies at a lower level to the Northern boundary.The mellow external elevations comprise brickwork with part weather boarding under a clay tiled roof and there a number of full height double glazed windows and doors to provide a good feeling of light and space and enhanced internally with the large majority of the rooms including vaulted ceilings with very attractive exposed timbers plus conservation roof lights. A particular feature is the stunning main living/kitchen/dining area of nearly 50ft and including cosy sitting area with fireplace with woodburning stove to one end and stone flagged floor with under heating throughout, dining area and very smart fitted kitchen with textured granite surfaces to the East end with patio doors opening onto the terrace and the lovely outlook. The well-equipped kitchen includes integrated fridge, twin freezers, dishwasher, wine/beer fridge, Belfast sink, waste unit and central island with additional sink and adjacent space for range cooker. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room with points for washing machine and dryer along with the connections for the underfloor heating, ground source heat pump and heat recovery system, back door and cloakroom. A side hallway provides access to the bedrooms with principal bedroom to the South end being double aspect and with smart en-suite shower room off and then with two further double bedrooms and family bathroom including separate shower cubicle.Included within the plot are a useful cluster of traditional buildings including an adaptable studio building within the front yard area offering scope for potential future annexe/office or guest space (subject to all consents) with double glazed windows and vaulted ceiling. Adjoining this are further outbuildings including two storey traditional granary also considered to offer scope for further conversion for ancillary uses and with draft plans for same available from the Agents.Watermill Barn extends overall to approximately 1.12 acres (0.45 Ha) and includes a very good size garden, with the principal area of garden lying on the East side with wide expanse of lawn, gravelling and terracing at the back of the barn plus useful workshop/store and adjoining pergola area. There is a pretty outlook over the adjoining watercourse with mixed tree planting to the edges and the delightful and an area perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining to the Eastern end. To the West side of the property is a small additional building which may potentially be available (refer to Agents).
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-29
Price history
| Date | Change | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Reduced 11% (−£120,000) | £975,000 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Listed | £1,095,000 |
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,937 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Heating
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Heron Way Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 417
- Type
- Community school
- St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 200
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kingslea Primary School1.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 428
- Type
- Community school
- Arunside School, Horsham1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 413
- Type
- Community school
- St John's Catholic Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 203
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- The Forest School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,115
- Type
- Academy converter
- Millais School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 896
- Type
- Community school
- Gender
- Girls
- Tanbridge House School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,510
- Type
- Community school
- Bohunt Horsham3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,294
- Type
- Free schools
- Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley5.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,340
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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