Balcombe Road, Haywards Heath, RH16

28 Balcombe Road is a charming and spacious detached family home, built in the early 1960s, featuring a mix of tile-hung and brick elevations beneath a tiled roof. Acquired by the current owners in 1991, it has served as a much-loved family residence. The property offers approximately 2,152 sq ft of versatile accommodation across two floors, boasting light-filled interiors, generously proportioned rooms, and well-maintained décor. While ready to move into, it also presents an excellent opportunity for updating or extending, subject to the necessary permissions.
The ground floor is centred around a welcoming entrance hall. To the right lies the dual aspect sitting room, featuring a stone mantelpiece, gas fire, and French doors opening to the garden. Opposite is the study, offering a peaceful front aspect. Toward the rear, you'll find the cloakroom and dining room, which boasts a large window overlooking the gardens and ample space for dining and entertaining. The kitchen is well-appointed with underfloor heating, solid maple wood cabinetry, pale countertops, and modern Siemens integrated appliances, including two ovens, a dishwasher, and a gas hob with an Elica extractor. A rear door provides access to the side of the property, where the utility room, boiler room, and garage are conveniently located. The first floor is highlighted by the impressive 22-foot dual-aspect principal bedroom, complete with fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom that also connects to the landing, offering flexibility for family use. Three further spacious bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes—one with a basin—provide ample accommodation. A shower room with a walk-in shower and a separate WC complete the upstairs layout.

Outside

The house is set back from Balcombe Road, accessed via a private driveway owned by the property, with right of access granted to two neighbouring homes. The front of the property enjoys a charming aspect, featuring a spacious lawn adorned with a large flowering magnolia tree and a driveway offering ample parking in front of the integrated single garage. The generous rear garden is fully enclosed, offering lovely countryside views. A wide terrace spans the rear of the house, overlooking an extensive lawn that leads to the far end of the garden, where you'll find raised kitchen beds, a variety of fruit trees, a glass-fronted potting shed, and a timber shed. The entire plot extends to approximately 0.43 acres, providing plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment and gardening.

Situation

Balcombe Road leads north out of Haywards Heath and is a leafy setting that’s popular with families for its close proximity to Harlands Primary School and the lovely countryside between Haywards Heath and Cuckfield. Haywards Heath station is under a mile with regular services to London (approximately 47minutes to London Bridge/Victoria), Brighton (20 minutes) and Gatwick Airport (20 minutes), and the ring road/A272 provides a fast link to the A23/M23 for commuting to Brighton, Gatwick and London.
The town centre has a range of amenities including cafes, restaurants, the Dolphin Leisure Centre and both Sainsbury’s and Waitrose supermarkets. There are a number of excellent schools nearby including Great Walstead, Ardingly, Burgess Hill School, Hurst College and Brighton College. Sporting and recreational activities include golf at Haywards Heath, Royal Ashdown and East Sussex National golf clubs, sailing at Ardingly and Weir Wood reservoirs and walking and riding within the South Downs and Ashdown Forest.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-0461

Additional Information

Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Council Tax Band: G

Utilities: Mains gas, gas fired central heating. electricity, water and drainage.