Bentons Place Farmhouse

The Bentons Place Site currently features two residential units; a cottage and farmhouse, the latter purported to be the oldest house in Sussex, dating back to 1073 and featured in the Domesday Book. This fascinating building has architectural features spanning nearly a millennia, including a basement which is believed to have held covert masses during the Reformation period.

Servicing the house is a groundskeepers’ cottage, tennis courts, pool room, swimming pool and stables, as well as various outbuildings.

The 53.86 acre site is enviably placed on its own private lane, nestled between the picturesque villages of Horsham and Ashington. A range of highly rated schools are nearby, as well as Country Clubs and historic estates. The A24 is easily accessible, providing access to the M25 and A27. Its closest rail station is a mere 6 miles away, providing easy access into London within 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Plans for this site include a full, sympathetic renovation and extension to the historic home and cottage to a truly unique five bedroom property with accommodation for staff or guests within its grounds. To be finished to the highest standards, this presents a rare opportunity for a discerning buyer wishing to own a truly unique heritage home, benefiting from a rural lifestyle within easy reach of London.

Plans have been submitted to convert the former barn’s footprint into five residential units, completed in the Q Barn style. These homes will balance light filled modern living with nods to heritage barn style design in a truly peaceful setting.

Planning in submission stage. Work expected to commence early 2026.

Site Team

Project/Site Manager
Colm Quinn

Project Team

Architects
Manorwood Architects

M&E
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Engineers
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Fire Consultant
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Principle Designer
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