Copsale Road, Maplehurst, Horsham, West Sussex

Believed to date from as early as 1336 and understood to have been rebuilt around the time of the Reformation, Sheepwash Farm is a Grade II listed farmhouse of considerable character, with timbered elevations beneath a traditional Horsham stone roof and attractive latticed casement windows. The house retains a wealth of period detail, including exposed timbers and original internal doors, all complemented by a neutral decorative scheme that allows the historic fabric to take centre stage.

Our clients have carried out a number of thoughtful improvements, including extensive re-roofing, conservation repairs to the timber frame, and the repainting of the external elevations in March 2026, together with the addition of a hand-built oak gabled porch.

The front door opens to an entrance hall with flagstone flooring and an open-tread staircase rising to a galleried landing. A ground floor shower room lies off the hall, while a dual aspect study offers flexibility as a home office or additional reception room. The sitting room is a well-proportioned space with good ceiling height, featuring an inglenook fireplace with a Jotul woodburner and lattice casement windows overlooking the garden.

The farmhouse kitchen is fitted with a range of floor-mounted units and oak woodblock worktops, together with a two-oven oil-fired Aga and additional modern appliances. It opens to a practical utility area, and connects to a dual aspect dining room with a brick fireplace (not currently in use) and fitted shelving.

On the first floor, a galleried landing with airing cupboard and eaves storage leads to five bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and access to further eaves storage. The bedrooms are served by a bathroom, completing the well-balanced and adaptable accommodation.

Outbuildings & Gardens
The property is approached via a gated gravel driveway leading to a generous parking area between the house and its outbuildings. These include a period barn, a substantial former bull pen and a garage currently arranged as a workshop, offering a range of storage and potential for other uses, subject to the necessary consents.

The gardens extend to about three-quarters of an acre and lie to both the south and north of the house. To the south is a level lawn enclosed by hedging, with a brick outbuilding and a timber shed, beyond which lies a small orchard with apple and plum trees, soft fruit and areas of wildflower planting, together with a pond.

To the north, a stone terrace adjoins the sitting room, leading on to a further area of lawn with a greenhouse and a mature oak. At the far end is a small post and rail fenced meadow area. A further area of garden, with a handsome oak, lies to one side of the driveway, creating an attractive approach from the lane.