Roundwood Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16

Handsome 1920s 'Arts & Crafts' style detached house in mature private gardens, in a desirable private road on the western side of Lindfield, near Haywards Heath.

Description

Sundial House is handsome detached home, built in 1922 in the 'Arts & Crafts' style, offering spacious, light and well-proportioned accommodation over two floors, with the addition of a large detached garage building with a versatile store room over. The house has been in the same family ownership for over 40 years property and has clearly been a much-loved and comfortable family home; it is well-presented, with a wealth of handsome oak joinery complemented by neutral décor, and offers the new owners the opportunity to update and/or extend (subject to the necessary consents) over time. The house is set in well-tended and very private mature gardens, situated within a desirable private no-through road on the western edge of Lindfield village, adjacent to Haywards Heath golf club.

The house offers nearly 2,300 square feet of accommodation (excluding the garaging), the layout and full extent of which can be seen on the floor plan.

Many of the rooms are dual-aspect, with attractive leaded-light casement windows framing the outlook over the gardens that surround the house. A solid oak front door opens from an open entrance porch to a large and welcoming entrance hall. There are two formal reception rooms lying off the hall, both of which feature square bay windows: the sitting room has an inglenook-style fireplace set with an electric, coal-effect fire; the dining room has ample space for a large table and a brick fireplace with a gas fire. Also lying off the hall is a small sun room, in turn opening to a ground floor bathroom with a suite including a bath and separate shower cubicle.

The kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units and display cupboards, recently re-painted in an attractive sage green, complemented by stone-effect worktops and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include twin Neff ovens, a Neff gas hob and extractor over; there is space for a dishwasher and a walk-in shelved pantry with space for a fridge freezer. The kitchen is open to a utility area with space for the usual laundry appliances, beyond which is a useful boot room and cloakroom with WC.

There are four bedrooms on the first floor lying of a light and bright galleried landing. The bedrooms are all of a good size, with fitted storage and wash basins; they are served by a family bathroom and a separate WC.

Outside
Sundial House’s gardens are of particular note, being mature, well-tended and very well-enclosed by tall hedging and mature trees. The house can be approached on foot from Roundwood Lane via a wrought iron gate, which opens to a paved pathway leading across the garden to the house and front door; mounted on the outside wall of the house is the elegant sundial after which the house is named. The paving encircles the house, offering a number of outside seating areas from which to enjoy the gardens all day round; the remainder of the grounds are laid to level lawn, dotted with shrubs, with a timber shed and a greenhouse with power connected.

The detached garaging is to the north of the house, and can be accessed by car further along Roundwood Lane. An open carport offers parking for two cars, ahead of the adjoining double garage, which has twin up and over doors (one electronically operated). A staircase in one corner of the garage rises to a large and versatile boarded store room extending the length of the garage and carport.
In all, about 0.62 of an acre.

Location

Sundial House is situated towards the end of a private road on the desirable north side of Lindfield, backing onto the golf course, and almost equidistant between Lindfield’s picturesque village High Street (1.3 miles) and the mainline railway station in the adjoining town of Haywards Heath (1.4 miles).

Lindfield is well-known for its historic lime tree-lined High Street, large village common and pond, and offers 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).

Sussex has a diverse cultural and arts scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Mainline rail service: Haywards Heath station is about 1.4 miles distant, with services to Gatwick airport, Brighton and London Bridge/Victoria, from 11, 14 and 42 minutes respectively.

The A23/M23 is easily accessible to the west, connecting to Gatwick airport (13 miles) and the national motorway network.

Schools: There is an excellent range of schools in the area, both state and private, including Blackthorns and Lindfield primary schools and Oathall Community College, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Ardingly College, Worth, Burgess Hill Girls and Hurstpierpoint College.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,293 sq ft


Acreage: 0.62 Acres

Additional Info

Agent Notes: Roundwood Lane is a private road managed by a residents' association. Sundial House has a right of way up to the house.

Services: Mains gas fired central heating. All mains services. Broadband: FTTC

Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council. Tax band G.

Photographs taken: January 2025.

Site Plan: Produced from Promap © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. OS AC . Not to scale. For identification only.