Slaugham Manor, Slaugham Place, Slaugham, Haywards Heath

With striking Jacobean architecture, Slaugham Manor has been reinvented with its conversion providing nine luxurious apartments, of which Number 3 occupies a ground floor position within the heritage building. Inside the apartment, the neutral décor creates a sense of calm sophistication, with the light and airy interiors offering an effortless living environment for a relaxed lifestyle. A step-level change provides design interest along with the length of the spacious reception hall which gives access into the convivial setting of the open-plan kitchen/dining and sitting room. Filled with natural light courtesy of four windows and a double aspect, this sociable space can be easily zoned, with seating centred around an attractive feature fireplace, and a dining area alongside the kitchen. Fitted with contemporary cabinetry, granite work surfaces and waterfall counter top to the peninsula unit, the kitchen offers integrated appliances and wooden-flooring to define the space. The adjoining flexible-use study benefits from high-quality, fitted storage and display shelving, as well as an external door to escape out to a paved patio.
The en suite bedroom accommodation is at the opposite end of the hallway, which also gives access to a cloakroom facility. The principal room benefits from a well-appointed dressing room which connects to a smart adjoining shower room, and has double doors offering a direct route out to the al fresco setting.

The apartment enjoys the benefits of a private outdoor setting, with clipped evergreen hedging providing a degree of seclusion to this al fresco sanctuary. There is an area of paving with a timber pergola to one corner, offering ample space to dine and relax, with opportunities to create attractive potted plant displays to further enhance the outdoor retreat. Slaugham Manor is approached via a length of private lane which leads to the parking area where spaces are allocated to each apartment. The communal grounds are beautifully landscaped and present a formal design in keeping with the Manor House grandeur.

The property is situated in the Parish of Slaugham which comprises four villages - Slaugham, Handcross, Pease Pottage and Warninglid. Enjoying the scenic landscape of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the terrain consists of open countryside and woodland providing a haven for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. Comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in both Haywards Heath and Crawley, with show-jumping at Hickstead. Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatres at Brighton and many popular spas, hotels and gastropubs across the county. Highly-regarded schools in the area includes Balcombe Primary School, Ardingly College, Worth School, Cumnor House, Handcross Park, Brambletye and Warden Park Academy.