Staplefield Road, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17

Spacious and well-presented family home in a semi-rural position.

Description

Dating in part from the 1700s, Warren House was extended in the Victorian era to form a pair of cottages; in 2006 it was acquired by the current owners, who significantly reconfigured the property to create a single house which is ideally suited to family life, with neutral décor, light oak flooring, and spacious, well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors.

The property has a heavy oak door, which opens to the reception hall, an impressive entrance that the current owners use as a cinema. At the front of the house is a versatile room, which can be used as a gym, dining room or playroom as required.

The 22’ principal reception room is at the rear of the house, with a wood burning stove and French doors to the rear garden. The open plan kitchen/dining/family room is a large triple aspect room with French doors to the rear terrace; the kitchen is beautifully fitted with granite worktops and a breakfast bar, white cabinetry, and integrated appliances including a LPG range cooker and a dishwasher. There is a well-equipped utility room to the side, with a ground floor shower room beyond.

The turned staircase leads up to the first floor; the principal suite occupies the north east corner and comprises a bedroom, dressing room with fitted wardrobes, and a luxury en suite bathroom with a free standing bath with a TV and a walk-in shower. There are four further bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom.

The house is approached via electronically controlled wrought iron gates opening to a long willow lined driveway leading past the front lane, and opening up to a gravelled drive providing parking for multiple vehicles ahead of the house and the detached double garage. There is a wide sandstone terrace at the rear, accessed from the kitchen/dining/family room and the drawing room, and creating an excellent spot for entertaining or relaxing, whilst enjoying the outside space. The remainders of the gardens are laid to lawn, and the plot extends in all to about 0.8 of an acre.

Agent’s Notes:
1. There is an improvement indicator against the council tax band.
2. The hot tub and garden sheds are not included, they may be available by negotiation.

Location

Situated in a semi-rural position on the northern outskirts of the popular and historic village of Cuckfield, a thriving village with an active community to the west of Haywards Heath, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cuckfield’s local amenities include a variety of independent village shops, public houses, restaurants, a convenience store, petrol station, medical centre and a hotel and spa; comprehensive shopping is at Haywards Heath (3.4 miles), Crawley and Brighton.

There are many leisure activities available in the area including many bridlepaths and footpaths across the surrounding countryside and the nearby South Downs National Park and Ashdown Forest. There is sailing at Ardingly, and golf across the county, including at Mid Sussex, Lindfield and Piltdown.

There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. Sussex is ideal for food and drink enthusiasts: there are many renowned gastro pubs and Michelin accredited restaurants locally, and the region is at the heart of England’s emerging wine scene. Spa and country house hotels include Gravetye Manor, Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel and Ockenden Manor.

Mainline rail services: Haywards Heath, London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes. Gatwick airport 13 miles.

Schools: There are number of highly regarded state and independent schools in the area, including Holy Trinity Primary School, Warden Park Secondary Academy, Ardingly College, Cumnor House, Great Walstead School, Burgess Hill Girls, Hurstpierpoint College and Brighton College.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,647 sq ft


Acreage: 0.8 Acres

Directions


Take the B2114 north from Cuckfield, passing the B2115 on the left, the entrance to Warren House is the next right.

Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (Cess pit to STP). Broadband: FTTP available.

Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council. Council tax band F(i).

Photographs taken: April 2025

Site Plan: Produced from Promap © Crown copyright and database rights 2025. OS AC . Not to scale. For identification only.

Cladding: We have been told that this property has no cladding. 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.