5 Wood Ride, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4NL

The House...
This attractive bay-fronted 1930s semi-detached home enjoys a pleasant position on a popular residential road of similar aged homes just south Victoria Park and within 20 mins walk of Haywards Heath Station for commuters.

The house is offered for sale for the first time since 1987 and is presented in immaculate order throughout, although would now benefit from some cosmetic modernisation. There is a wealth of retained thirties character including bay windows, high ceilings, panelled doors, picture rails and deep skirtings whilst modern benefits include gas central heating with combi boiler serviced annually and double glazing throughout.

The accommodation is typical of the era with a two formal reception rooms. The inviting sitting room is positioned to the front of the house with bay window, whilst the dining room overlooks the rear and has ‘French’ doors opening on to the garden. The kitchen has been extended (we believe in the 70s) and has plenty of space for a breakfast table. There is also an under-stairs cloakroom.

On the first floor are the traditional two double bedrooms (one front, one rear), single third bedroom and family bathroom.

Scope/Potential...
There is, in our opinion, plenty of scope to extend and enlarge the house, if required. There is space for a two-storey side extension, rear extension and loft conversion, subject to planning permission. Many neighbouring homes, including the adjoining semi, have undertaken such works so we don’t envisage any issues in gaining consent. We do however recommend checking with the local authority.

Step Outside...
The rear garden extends to approximately 45ft in depth, with a paved terrace for ‘al-fresco’ dining and expanse of level lawn. There is gated side access, garden shed and outside tap.

To the front is a block-paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles.

The Location...
Wood Ride is an established residential road of mainly 1920s, 30s and 50s homes, ideally located just south of Victoria Park in central Haywards Heath. The town centre is a 5 minute walk and offers a wide range of shopping & café facilities including The Orchards Shopping Centre, Marks & Spencer's, Costa Coffee & Café Nero. For further restaurants & bars, The Broadway is just over a half-mile distant and offers Cote Brasserie, Zizzi, Pizza Express and Café Rouge and a range of other independent bars. Haywards Heath's mainline station provides fast & regular commuter services to London (Victoria/London Bridge in 47mins), Brighton (20 mins) and Gatwick International Airport (20 mins).

The local area is well represented in both public & state schools including Great Walstead Preparatory, Ardingly College, Burgess Hill School for Girls and Cumnor House. Nearby, state schools include St. Wilfred's C of E, St. Josephs Catholic School, Oathall Community College and Warden Park.

Information
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Council Tax Band: D
Vendor situation: Found a property of interest.