Beech Tree House, Harborough Hill, West Chiltington, West Sussex

What: This five-bedroom house, built in the distinctive Wells cottage style – forged in the 1920s by architect Reginald Fairfax Wells - is the ideal countryside home for a family where the scent of newly mown hay fills the air, but is near Horsham with its shopping and entertainment and Gatwick for jetting off abroad.

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Inside: With a large reception hall, sitting room, dining room, there is plenty of space for all the family. There’s a study for working from home, huge kitchen/breakfast room with all mod cons, and a utility room for muddy wellies after all those country walks. Three of the bedrooms have ensuites and a family bathroom.

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Outside: The large south aspect rear garden, with its shrub borders and flower beds, is perfect for entertaining, dining al fresco and relaxing in and has a raised terrace for sundowners and cosy nights outside star gazing. There is an extensive brick paved driveway for several cars to park as well as a double garage.

Guide Price: £1.3m

Contact: www.fowlersonline.co.uk

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