Wineham Lane Wineham, Henfield
Guide Price £1,450,000

An extraordinary newly contemporized detached five bedroom country house in a quiet rural lane with west facing gardens backing onto fields. Set in a plot of approximately 0.4 of an acre, Medmerry Holt has been completely remodelled and extended to an exceptionally high specification by the current vendors. The exterior features Larch wood cladding, a new slate roof, along with galvanised metal guttering and downpipes. Designed with modern family living in mind, the living spaces are versatile, open and spacious with top of the range bespoke fixtures and fittings and ample storage solutions. The interior theme that runs throughout the property is that of solid oak, marble and limestone and it is decorated in a neutral palette with subtle accents of darker tones for contrast to create a classic modern country aesthetic. There are stunning views to the rear across surrounding countryside from ground and first floor windows.

A stand-out feature is the substantial covered outdoor kitchen and zoned entertainment area, built on a Millboard deck, a high performance, durable composite decking material. The kitchen has a work station with built in gas BBQ and sink together with an outdoor breakfast bar, both with black engineered surfaces and with ample space for lounge and dining furniture. There is a subtle lighting scheme discreetly positioned across the entertaining space for long Summer evenings. A simple fire pit area with sleeper seating provides a unique space to finish off the evening.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes: entrance hall with two large double door coat and shoe storage cupboards and a door to the utility room with floor to ceiling fitted cupboards and space for all appliances, and a door to the ground floor WC. Beautiful bespoke kitchen with a five oven Total Control electric Aga and a large central island with a natural quartzite counter top, integrated appliances and French doors that open out onto the rear deck and garden. There is an open plan family dining room with bespoke handmade dresser fitted to one wall with adjacent sitting area. Other features in this space include an inset log burner, bi-fold and French doors opening out to the rear deck and outdoor kitchen area. A generous snug/study overlooks the front and a further large sitting room with bi-fold windows brings the ‘outside in’ with views overlooking the front driveway. This room is fitted with smoked engineered oak flooring and an electric Rayburn fireplace (with remote control). On the first floor there are five double bedrooms, most of which have built-in wardrobes and ample storage spaces.  The master bedroom has a walk-through dressing area and an ensuite bathroom with natural marble tiling, a roll top bath and walk-in shower. In addition, the guest bedroom also benefits from its own ensuite shower room. Bedroom three enjoys a charming Juliette balcony overlooking the gardens. There is a well appointed additional family bathroom/shower room again with natural marble tiling. All bathrooms are underfloor heated. The windows are double glazed and finished in a smart anthracite colour on the outside and white inside. Hot water is delivered via a pressurized system ensuring excellent hot water performance throughout all outlets simultaneously. EV charging point.

Outside to the front, is a gravelled driveway with ample space to park several vehicles. The drive is approached through a classic 5-bar gate. The front boundary is of well established native hedging and trees that are highlighted by selective external illumination.  A 1.2m wide access along the north side of the house is an ample sized conduit for machinery and other items to get ‘to and fro’ the gardens. The rear garden beyond the decked entertainment and lounge area, is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and trees including a magnificent oak and backs directly onto to fields and open countryside.

Every element of Medmerry Holt has been meticulously curated to balance luxury with comfort, resulting in a home that is as welcoming as it is impressive. The gardens, thoughtfully landscaped, provide an idyllic backdrop for both relaxation and entertainment, with west-facing lawns that catch the evening sun and mature borders that ensure privacy. Beyond the boundaries, uninterrupted vistas of rolling fields lend a sense of openness and tranquillity, making the property feel intimately connected to the surrounding countryside.

Modern conveniences blend seamlessly with timeless style—double glazing ensures energy efficiency while the anthracite-framed windows add architectural flair. All bathrooms are underfloor heated, creating a sense of everyday indulgence, and the advanced pressurized hot water system guarantees consistent performance even at peak times. Practical additions such as ample built-in storage, a spacious utility room, and an EV charging point make this a future-proof country retreat.

 SERVICES  Mains drainage. Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. EV charging

 TENURE    Freehold

 COUNCIL TAX BAND  Horsham District Council,  Council Tax Band G

Medmerry Holt is located in the heart of the hamlet of Wineham, along a pretty country lane and is about 5 minutes drive from the A23 London to Brighton dual carriageway. This provides fast road access to the M25, Gatwick International Airport,  Brighton city  and the coast, all approximately a 20 minute drive away. The Royal Oak, a 13th Century pub, famous for its hand drawn real ales and delicious home cooked food, is a short walk along the lane. Henfield village is a 5 minute drive away and offers a range of amenities including an extensive range of local shops and other facilities such as a supermarket, post office, pharmacy, pubs, cafes and restaurants, leisure centre, library and medical centre. There are excellent primary schools at Twineham, Albourne, Bolney and Henfield with secondary education available at Cuckfield and Steyning. The area is fortunate to have a wide range of excellent independent schools to choose from, catering for pre-prep to senior school, with sixth form colleges at Brighton, Horsham and Haywards Heath. Mainline railway services from Southern and Thames Link to London are available from Haywards Heath about 7.5 miles to the north west. Local footpaths connecting with a myriad of interconnecting rural walks throughout the area are a short walk from the house.