House For Sale £750,000
A truly unique opportunity to acquire a part of Crawley history in the form of this four/five bedroom detached farmhouse, dating back to the 19th century and previously home to two of the town’s most prominent families. Formally owned by the Montefiore family as part of the Worth Park Estate, Malthouse Farmhouse was bought by Charles Longley in 1922 and was the family home of Norman and Dorothy Longley. One hundred years later, following a brief period of ownership outside the Longley family there is now the chance for another family to restore the property to its former glory and make it their own.
Situated on a plot of approximately half an acre, the property requires extensive modernisation and should be viewed as a project, with only unconditional offers being considered by the sellers. Previous additions date back to the 1920s, during which time a bedroom and bathroom were added over the kitchen and the staircase was moved from one end of the house to the other.
Upon entering the property, the character of the building is immediately evident from the parquet flooring running through the entrance hall and inner lobby and the solid wood doors evident throughout the property. The inner lobby and entrance hall could be opened up to form a substantial entrance hall or kept separate to provide a further reception room and benefit from a pleasant outlook to the front. There are two generous reception rooms which could be utilised as the new owners sees fit; the first has a feature fireplace and wood panelled walls, incorporating various storage cupboards, and parquet flooring. The next room is triple aspect with a beamed ceiling and further fireplace, set in a striking stone hearth. A door from the inner hallway leads to a downstairs cloakroom, with low level WC and wash hand basin.
At the rear of the property, the kitchen requires complete refurbishment but has the potential to be a modern feature of the house. In its current form there is a stainless-steel sink drainer set in work surfaces, over a range of base units. There is a supply for an electric cooker and a cupboard housing the hot water tank. A door leads to a substantial walk-in larder cupboard which also houses the meters and consumer unit. There is access out to the garden via a covered porch, being effectively the back door to the house.
The downstairs accommodation is completed by a delightful ‘snug’, which has cork effect flooring and windows to both sides. This room could easily be adapted into a study, utility room or an additional family room, and also has characterful built-in cupboards to either side of a fireplace.
Moving to the first floor, stairs lead from the entrance hall to the landing. Ample storage is provided by way of three cupboards, accessed from the landing. The four bedrooms are all sufficient in size to fit a double bed, with all but one enjoying the benefit of a feature fireplace. The family bathroom again requires modernisation and is fitted with a suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and panel bath with shower attachment. Stairs from the first-floor landing lead to the second floor, where there is a loft room. Although head height is restricted, this room again offers potential for a variety of uses.
Outside, the property is approached via double gates to a driveway for several vehicles, leading in turn to the converted cart lodge, now a double garage and workshop with side entrance. The plot is substantial, being in the region of half an acre (tbv) and offers unlimited potential for keen gardeners. Mature shrub and tree/hedge borders provide a good level of screening and there is a side gate on to Beeches Crescent set in wooden panel fencing.
The property is offered with no onward chain. An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the character of this historic building and the vast potential of both the house and grounds.
Referral Fees
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Mansell McTaggart, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Situated on a plot of approximately half an acre, the property requires extensive modernisation and should be viewed as a project, with only unconditional offers being considered by the sellers. Previous additions date back to the 1920s, during which time a bedroom and bathroom were added over the kitchen and the staircase was moved from one end of the house to the other.
Upon entering the property, the character of the building is immediately evident from the parquet flooring running through the entrance hall and inner lobby and the solid wood doors evident throughout the property. The inner lobby and entrance hall could be opened up to form a substantial entrance hall or kept separate to provide a further reception room and benefit from a pleasant outlook to the front. There are two generous reception rooms which could be utilised as the new owners sees fit; the first has a feature fireplace and wood panelled walls, incorporating various storage cupboards, and parquet flooring. The next room is triple aspect with a beamed ceiling and further fireplace, set in a striking stone hearth. A door from the inner hallway leads to a downstairs cloakroom, with low level WC and wash hand basin.
At the rear of the property, the kitchen requires complete refurbishment but has the potential to be a modern feature of the house. In its current form there is a stainless-steel sink drainer set in work surfaces, over a range of base units. There is a supply for an electric cooker and a cupboard housing the hot water tank. A door leads to a substantial walk-in larder cupboard which also houses the meters and consumer unit. There is access out to the garden via a covered porch, being effectively the back door to the house.
The downstairs accommodation is completed by a delightful ‘snug’, which has cork effect flooring and windows to both sides. This room could easily be adapted into a study, utility room or an additional family room, and also has characterful built-in cupboards to either side of a fireplace.
Moving to the first floor, stairs lead from the entrance hall to the landing. Ample storage is provided by way of three cupboards, accessed from the landing. The four bedrooms are all sufficient in size to fit a double bed, with all but one enjoying the benefit of a feature fireplace. The family bathroom again requires modernisation and is fitted with a suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and panel bath with shower attachment. Stairs from the first-floor landing lead to the second floor, where there is a loft room. Although head height is restricted, this room again offers potential for a variety of uses.
Outside, the property is approached via double gates to a driveway for several vehicles, leading in turn to the converted cart lodge, now a double garage and workshop with side entrance. The plot is substantial, being in the region of half an acre (tbv) and offers unlimited potential for keen gardeners. Mature shrub and tree/hedge borders provide a good level of screening and there is a side gate on to Beeches Crescent set in wooden panel fencing.
The property is offered with no onward chain. An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the character of this historic building and the vast potential of both the house and grounds.
Referral Fees
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Mansell McTaggart, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
