Honey Hill, 52 Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7SN

The House...
Honey Hill is a substantial detached family home situated on the favoured southern side of the prestigious Lewes Road on the south-easterly fringe of Haywards Heath. The spacious accommodation extends to 3,241 sq ft and incorporates five bedrooms, four reception rooms and four bathrooms over two floors.

Upon entry you are welcomed by a central reception hall. This leads through to the formal drawing room which extends to 24ft, is dual aspect and has ‘French’ doors opening on to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is positioned at the rear of the house and enjoys a range of fitted units, granite & wooden worktops. There are a further set of ‘French’ doors opening on to the garden. There is lapsed planning permission to extend the kitchen in line with the family room.

The superb family room forms part of a substantial extension (undertaken in 2012) and boasts folding doors on two sides making this the perfect ‘inside-outside’ space during the summer months. There is a wood burner for the winter months. To the front of the extension is a 17ft x 17ft studio room with folding doors to the front. This space would make an ideal home gym as it is served by a ground floor shower room. Alternatively, there is scope to use this room as a cinema room or an au-pair's annexe (subject to some alterations). The ground floor also includes a utility, additional reception room/home office and cloakroom.

A turned staircase rises the galleried landing which leads to each bedroom. The master bedroom is truly exceptional and extends to 17ft9 x 17ft5 with large folding doors opening on to a south facing balcony – perfect for a morning coffee. The master suite incorporates a large walk-in dressing room and contemporary en-suite wet room with oversized walk-in shower, ‘his & hers’ sinks and a standalone bathtub. There is guest bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Further attributes include oak flooring to the majority of the ground floor, gas fired central heating and double glazing.

Outside...
The rear garden enjoys a favoured southerly aspect and is laid mainly to lawn – ideal for children. There is a paved terrace and decked area, ideal for barbecues. The borders are fenced/hedged and provide plenty of privacy. To the front is a sweeping driveway providing parking for several cars. The house is well screened from the road via mature trees and shrubbery. There may be scope for a car barn (STPP).

Location...
Lewes Road is one of the most prestigious addresses in Haywards Heath and 'Honey Hill’ occupies an enviable plot on the favoured south side. There are swift vehicular links in to Haywards Heath town centre with its extensive shopping & leisure facilities and Haywards Heath station provides excellent commuter links into London (approximately 47 mins to London Bridge/Victoria), Gatwick International Airport and Brighton, making this the ideal position for commuters both nationally and internationally. The A272 provides vehicular access both East & West with the ‘Haywards Heath bypass’ providing access to the M23 motorway network at Warninglid/Bolney.

Shopping facilities include The Orchards Shopping Centre, Sainsbury’s Superstore and Waitrose. The villages of Lindfield, Cuckfield and Ditchling provide independent boutiques & stores whilst Brighton is approximately 15 miles distant and boasts the famous ‘Lanes’.

The local area offers reputable schooling in both private & state sectors including Great Walstead Preparatory, Cumnor House, Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Worth School and Brighton College. Haywards Heath also provides well regarded state schooling including Lindfield Primary, Blackthorns Primary, Warden Park and Oathall Community College.

Haywards Heath is surrounded by beautiful open countryside with the South Downs National Park and Ashdown Forest both providing glorious walks. Nearby Ardingly provides a reservoir for water activities and boasts the annual ‘South of England Show’ whilst there are also an array of golf courses including Mid Sussex, Pyecombe and Haywards Heath.

Information
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Council Tax Band: G