# 5 bedroom cottage for sale (BN44 3WE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | ST MARYS LODGE, THE STREET, STEYNING, BRAMBER, WEST SUSSEX BN44 3WE | | Price | £760,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Last sold | £500,000 Apr 2005 | ## Description **** **** St Mary's Lodge is believed to date back to the 17th century, and was converted from what was originally a stable block and later being extended to include a coach house which dates back to the mid 1800's. Constructed of brick, rendered and flint elevations complemented internally by many original features including exposed beams and brickwork and high ceilings. The property offers versatile accommodation: To the ground floor there is an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and a guest bedroom with en suite which offers potential annex accommodation/guest suite or an office. The first floor comprises a master bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms and bathroom. To the outside there is a courtyard offering ample parking and a mature garden. Situated in the picturesque village of Bramber, with a local Post Office shop close by. The nearby town of Steyning, which is located approximately 1 mile distance, offers a more comprehensive range of shopping facilities, schools for all age groups, library, health centre, Churches of many denominations and a leisure centre with swimming pool. Brighton is approximately 12 miles distance, Worthing and the coast 8 miles and Shoreham-by-Sea with its mainline railway station just 5 miles. Horsham, Gatwick and London are accessible via the A24/A23/M23. Accommodation Comprises: Wooden stable front door to: Entrance Hall: Quarry tiled floor. Built-in double cupboard. Doors to Bathroom and Bedroom. Ground Floor Bathroom/En-suite: Panelled bath with mixer taps and shower over. Wash hand basin with mixer taps. W.C. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls and flooring. Downlighters. Window to rear aspect. Door to: Ground Floor Bedroom: Radiator. Double aspect with windows to front and rear. Family Room/Dining Room: This is the oldest part of the property dating back 400 years. Wooden doors. High ceilings. Stairs to first floor. Window to front aspect. Two radiators. Door to: Kitchen: Farm house style wooden kitchen comprising of a range of wall and base units with tiled worktops over. Two bowl sink unit with mixer taps. Spaces for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Tiled Flooring. Steps up to a staircase leading to first floor landing. Window to side. Double doors to courtyard. Door to: Spacious Living Room: French doors to garden. High ceiling with downlighters. Two radiators. Television and Sky points. Built-in airing cupboard housing boiler (replaced March 2012). Window to side aspect. First Floor Landing: Organized on different levels with an open fireplace. There is some restricted head room. Storage space. Steps to: Master Bedroom: Located in the oldest part of the property. Exposed beams. Two radiators. Built-in double walk in wardrobes. Eaves storage space. Window overlooking courtyard. En-suite Bathroom: Exposed beams. Radiator/heated towel rail. Free standing roll top bath with mixer taps and shower attachment. Shower enclosure. Wash hand basin set in a vanity unit with mixer taps and cupboard above and below. Built-in cupboards. Window. Bedroom 3: Wooden doors leading out to Juliet Balcony. Windows split in two overlooking rear garden.   **Bedroom** **4:** **Radiator.** **Window.** ****   **Bedroom** **5:** **Restrictive** **head** **room.** **Radiator.** **Velux** **window.** **** Bathroom: Panelled bath with mixer taps and shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps. W.C. Heated towel rail/radiator. Window overlooking courtyard.  **OUTSIDE** **** Front: The front of the property is situated directly on The Street in Bramber and has a painted five bar gate which leads to: Gated Courtyard: with parking for multiple cars. The original coach door still remains but has been bricked up on the internal side. Large Rear Garden: Mainly laid to lawn and enclosed a variety of trees. Patio area. There is ample space for double garage which there previously was planning permission for.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509876) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509880) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509882) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509886) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509889) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509891) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509896) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509904) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509910) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509914) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509917) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509924) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509932) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509938) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509944) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509948) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509951) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509954) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509956) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509959) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509961) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509963) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/45715318/509965) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/45715318/509967) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | ST MARYS LODGE THE STREET, BRAMBER, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3WE | £500,000 | 28/04/2005 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | SUNNY CROFT THE STREET, BRAMBER, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3WE | £700,000 | 24/10/2024 | Detached | | AQUARIUS THE STREET, BRAMBER, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3WE | £780,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | RIVENDELL THE STREET, BRAMBER, STEYNING, HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, BN44 3WE | £1,050,000 | 21/11/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £843,333 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £588,855 (10 Detached, BN44, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +29.1% ## 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):** £1,461/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.* ## 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)