Ardingly Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16

Attractive mid-terrace red brick Victorian cottage in need of refurbishment, in a rural setting with glorious views.

Description

Situated in a lovely rural setting on the northern edge of the popular village of Lindfield, 2 Stone Barn Cottages is an attractive mid-terrace red brick cottage in a lovely location: rural and yet not isolated, set down a private farm track with just a handful of neighbouring properties and wonderful countryside views. The cottage is in need of updating and refurbishment throughout, but offers a new owner enormous scope for improvement and extension (subject to the necessary consents).

The front door opens to an entrance porch, from which an inner door leads to the hall where stairs rise to the first floor. There are two reception rooms either side of the hall, both with brick open fireplaces, one set with a woodburner. The kitchen lies at the back of the cottage, together with a ground floor shower room with WC, a walk-in larder, and a boot room which has a cupboard with space for laundry appliances. There are three bedrooms on the first floor, all with built in storage; the two bedrooms at the front of the house with cast iron feature fireplaces.

2 Stone Barn Cottages has two unmarked private parking spaces lying to the east of the property (please refer to the site plan). A pathway leads from the parking area to the front of the cottages, a short pathway crosses the front lawn and leads to the front door. The rear garden is of particular note, extending in length to about 140 feet, mainly laid to level lawn, enclosed by a combination of close-board and post and rail fencing and with some lovely views over adjoining farmland to the rear.

In all, about 0.12 of an acre.

Location

2 Stone Barn Cottages is situated in a glorious semi-rural position, on the outskirts of the popular and thriving village of Lindfield and just 3.4 miles (11 minutes’ drive) from Haywards Heath mainline rail station. Lindfield is approximately 1.5 miles, well-known for its historic lime tree-lined High Street, large village common and pond, and local amenities including a variety of shops, boutiques and public houses. Haywards Heath provides a further range of facilities, including high street shops, restaurants, supermarkets (including a Waitrose) and a leisure centre; more comprehensive shopping can be found in Brighton, Crawley and Tunbridge Wells (15, 11 and 21 miles respectively).

There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre; across Sussex, activities include show jumping at Hickstead, sailing at Ardingly and golf at one of the many courses across the county. Spa and country house hotels include Ockenden Manor, Alexander House, Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and South Lodge.

Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the historic County town of Lewes, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Transport: Haywards Heath offers fast and frequent services to London Bridge, London Victoria and St Pancras International (from 42 minutes). The A23 is to the west of Haywards Heath, linking to the motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the coast.

Schools: There are a number of highly regarding state and independent schools and colleges in the local area, including Lindfield and Blackthorns Community Primary Academy in the village, Oathall Community College, Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Worth Schools, Ardingly College, Burgess Hill Girls and Hurstpierpoint College.

All distances and journey times are approximate, driving times taken from Google Maps.

Square Footage: 1,185 sq ft


Acreage: 0.12 Acres

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Additional Info

Agent's Note: The sale is a pre-Grant of Probate sale and buyers must be advised that any sale cannot exchange until this process is finalised.

Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. Shared private drainage (septic tank).

Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council. Tax band C.

Photographs taken: October 2024.

Cladding: This property may have cladding. The property is under six floors so any cladding may not have been tested. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place.