# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (BN44 3GQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | PILGRIM COTTAGE, WHITE HORSE SQUARE, STEYNING, WEST SUSSEX BN44 3GQ | | Price | £775,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 144 m² | | Last sold | £800,000 Mar 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 13/09/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £797/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,530 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£30) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0900-4647-0222-6099-3193) ## Description **Guide Price Range £775,000 to £800,000**Pilgrim Cottage is one of only three detached houses designed by the late architect Derek Scoble in an enviable and very accessible position within a high flint wall surrounding a small green with mature horse chestnut trees with gravelled driveway. Built in 1985 this exceptional development is very centrally located being only a short walk from the High Street and the cricket/recreation ground overlooking and leading to the South Downs, but still feeling very private. The house affords spacious and adaptable accommodation spread over two floors and designed around its South facing courtyard garden having access from both the living room and garden room and with outlook from the dining room.A wooden front door leads from the Hallway to the Garden Room which has a high sloped glass roof with electric roof vent windows and remote blinds, with its tiled floor and French doors this is a lovely space that leads into the Dining Room at the heart of the house with doors leading into other rooms and stairs up to the first floor. Glazed double doors lead into the Living Room which is double aspect and with fireplace. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room has space for a large table and has a full range of wood units with integrated Neff appliances, under cabinet lighting and under floor heating. A separate Utility Room has Zanussi appliances, storage, sink and access to the Integrated Garage. A downstairs W.C. is located off a rear hallway with storage and rear access.Upstairs a spacious landing with Velux windows, a large airing cupboard and loft access via two loft hatches and then doors leading to: The main bedroom with ensuite bathroom with walk-in Luxor bath. The other two bedrooms are double and all have built in wardrobes. There is a further family bathroom.The garage has an electric up and over door, light and power and good storage in the eaves. There is also the option for off-street parking to the side of the house with gateway to the front and currently utilised as part of the South facing garden which is largely paved for ease of maintenance and a perfect spot for potted plants and an area with mature shrubs.The house has gas fired central heating from via a Baxi boiler installed 2018 and many windows are Upvc double glazed with fitted wooden blinds that will stay.Note: A stairlift was previously installed by the previous owner and this has been dismantled and is stored in the loft. ## Property Photos - ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/120900674/450605) - Photo 1 - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/120900674/450606) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/120900674/450607) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/120900674/450608) - Photo 13 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/120900674/450609) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/120900674/450610) - Photo 10 - ![Photo 3](/listings/photos/120900674/450611) - Photo 3 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/120900674/450612) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/120900674/450613) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/120900674/450614) - Photo 6 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/120900674/450615) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/120900674/450616) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/120900674/450617) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 15](/listings/photos/120900674/450618) - Photo 15 - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/120900674/450619) - Photo 2 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/120900674/450620) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Perform...](/listings/photos/120900674/450621) - Energy Perform... ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | PILGRIM COTTAGE WHITE HORSE SQUARE, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3GQ | £800,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached | | PILGRIM COTTAGE WHITE HORSE SQUARE, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3GQ | £480,000 | 07/03/2012 | Detached | | PILGRIM COTTAGE WHITE HORSE SQUARE, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3GQ | £275,000 | 29/10/1999 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | MONTROSE HOUSE TWITTENSIDE, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3TW | £1,200,000 | 27/09/2022 | Detached | | THE GRANARY DOG LANE, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3GE | £1,085,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached | | 2 THE GARDENS, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3LU | £477,000 | 01/12/2021 | Detached | | BAY COTTAGE DOG LANE, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3GE | £810,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached | | 1 DUKES LANE, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3NJ | £1,275,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £969,400 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £588,855 (10 Detached, BN44, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +31.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Horsham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,304/mo - **Realistic:** £1,449/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,594/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Worthing (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,177/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £144,900 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,382/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -17.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Horsham; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2% - **5y growth (index):** 17.9% - **10y growth (index):** 24.1% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)