New Homes in Horsham

Lying midway between the South Downs National Park and High Wealds, new homes in Horsham make the ideal location for nature enthusiasts. They are also within reach of Crawley and Brighton, while London is just under an hour by train.

 

This charming market town in Essex is more than a commuter base; it has beautiful countryside and compelling sightseeing to explore. Whether you want to take your dog for a walk or learn about the history of the local area, we've rounded up the best things to see and do here:

• The Causeway

• Horsham Museum & Art Gallery

• Horsham Museum & Art Gallery

• St Mary's Church

• Knepp Castle

• St Leonard’s Forest

• Horton Duck Farm

• Southwater Country Park

• Wild Brooks Bird Sanctuary

 

New homes in Horsham are popular not only for their wealth of activities, but also for the excellent schools and transport links. Many of its educational facilities are rated outstanding by Ofsted, including Heron Way Primary School and Tanbridge House School.

Getting to and from Horsham is easy, thanks to the efficient transport network. Located a stone's throw from the A24 and A264, which joins the M23, you can travel to Worthing, Brighton and the capital in less than an hour's drive. Its train station provides three hourly departures to London Victoria, while Gatwick Airport is just a 12-mile journey.

Get in touch with us today and take advantage of our unique offers for a seamless, stress-free move.

 • Crawley • Brighton • Essex • Worthing

What is life like in Horsham?

Located in West Sussex, Horsham is mid-way between Brighton and London making it an ideal place for commuters. The market town offers much more than a commuter base, providing a beautiful and vibrant location. Whether you’re enjoying street food at the local market, ice skating with the family or taking in the local scenery there’s something for everyone close to your new home in Horsham.

What is there to see and do in Horsham?

Being a market town, Horsham is centred on this community hub. You’ll find a weekly Food Rocks street food market on a Thursday selling the best in local produce, as well as regular events throughout the year including an English Festival, French Market and Craft Fair, Horsham AmeriCARna, and annual Christmas markets.

If you like discovering local history, you can view the historic buildings along The Causeway and visit the Horsham Museum and Art Gallery, St. Mary’s Church, or the remains of Knepp Castle just a few miles outside the town.

For time spent exploring with the family head to St. Leonard’s Forest, Chesworth Farm, Horton Duck Farm, Southwater Country Park, or Pulborough Wild Brooks Bird Sanctuary, just down the River Arun. Your new home in Horsham offers the optimal location to enjoy nature and the local landscape with 14 self-guided walks in and around the surrounding West Sussex countryside.

What is education like in Horsham?

If you’re moving to Horsham with young children, it’s great to know there are plenty of outstanding schools in the surrounding area to choose from including St. Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Millais School for Girls, and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School.

For higher education, the University of Sussex and Brighton are both nearby, with only a short commute if you or your older children want to study for a degree.

How are the transport links in Horsham?

Situated between London and Brighton, Horsham enjoys fantastic transport links. The M23 links Horsham and the surrounding areas with the UK motorway network and the M25 London Orbital Motorway enabling you to drive to the capital in 90 minutes. Brighton can be reached in 45 minutes via the A23, with the A27 coast road offering a route to East Sussex and Kent. Horsham Railway Station has three to four services every hour to London Victoria with a journey time of just under an hour. The trip to Brighton is just over an hour with one change required.

Horsham sits at the heart of the Gatwick Diamond, meaning Gatwick Airport is just a 12-mile drive when the time comes to enjoy a well-earned holiday. If you can’t get a flight from Gatwick, not to worry as Heathrow is just 35 miles away and Southampton International Airport 46 miles.

New Homes Offers & Schemes in Horsham

Buying your new home with us means having access to a wide range of offers. You can opt for the Part Exchange or Part Exchange Xtra schemes; we cover the estate agent fees for you while we help you sell your current house. And if it doesn’t sell, we can be your guaranteed buyer.

More questions? You can find some of the most common queries answered here. Get in touch with one of our Sales Advisers today and find your dream Barratt home.