Haywards Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16

Beautifully presented five bedroom modern family home offering central convenience with a private, tucked-away setting.

Description

98A Haywards Road is a beautifully presented modern family home, completed in 2018. Situated within an exclusive development of just four houses, it is discreetly tucked away down a long gated driveway, yet conveniently placed only 0.4 of a mile - an eight-minute walk - from Haywards Heath’s bustling high street and just a mile from the mainline railway station.

The property is constructed with red brick and half tile-hung elevations, extending to over 2,300 square feet (excluding the garage). Inside, the house is tastefully decorated throughout, with a contemporary palette of muted greys and neutral tones, creating a serene and welcoming atmosphere. The home is beautifully maintained and offered as a turnkey residence, ready for immediate occupation.

An oak-effect uPVC front door beneath an overhanging porch opens into a split-level entrance hall. Either side of the hall lie two reception rooms: a dual-aspect sitting room featuring bi-fold doors opening onto a balcony, and a cosy snug with a square bay window fitted with a window seat, a raised inset log-effect fire with a chunky timber-effect mantel, and bespoke book shelving. Completing the ground floor is a half-tiled cloakroom accessed from the hall.

A staircase with a glass balustrade descends to a generous open-plan kitchen and dining room. This triple-aspect space benefits from two sets of bi-fold doors leading to the garden (both fitted with Luxaflex electric blinds), with engineered wood flooring flowing throughout and ample room for both a dining table and seating area. The kitchen is fitted with modern gloss grey and white cabinetry, complemented by composite worktops, a Franke sink and integrated appliances including a Bosch four-ring induction hob, twin Bosch ovens, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. A door provides direct access to the side of the house.

On the split-level first floor, a vaulted landing is illuminated by two electronically-operated Velux skylights. Five bedrooms and a family bathroom are arranged over the upper floor, four of the bedrooms with built-in storage cupboards and the rooms at the rear enjoying elevated views over the townscape, with distant glimpses of the South Downs on the horizon.

The principal bedroom overlooks the rear garden and benefits from a walk-through dressing area leading to an en suite bathroom, featuring both a bath and separate shower. Bedroom two is an excellent guest suite with its own en suite shower room; bedroom four is currently used as a home office and has high-level eaves storage.

Approached via a private gated driveway, the property includes a block-paved driveway offering parking for three vehicles, in addition to an integral garage with an electronic roller door. Flower and shrub borders frame the short pathway leading to the front door. Additional visitor parking and turning space are available to the east of the main driveway.

To the rear, the south-facing garden is enclosed by mature hedging and fencing, featuring a neat lawn edged by well-stocked flower and shrub beds with a discreet irrigation system. An L-shaped stone terrace adjoins the house, accessible directly from the kitchen, perfect for al fresco dining. A gate opens from the main garden to a further enclosed garden area with a timber garden shed.

Location

98A Haywards Road is situated about 0.4 of a mile or eight minutes’ walk from Haywards Heath high street, and about a mile from the town’s mainline station.

Haywards Heath is a thriving town in the heart of Mid Sussex, close to the South Downs and the coast. Haywards Heath and the adjoining villages of Cuckfield and Lindfield provide an excellent range of local amenities including high street shops, independent boutiques, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities. Crawley (12 miles) and the City of Brighton and Hove (15 miles) offer a comprehensive selection of theatres, cinemas, shopping and restaurants.

There are many leisure activities available locally, including football, rugby, cricket and local theatre. Across Sussex, activities include riding on Ashdown Forest (for which a permit is required), sailing at Ardingly and golf, with many courses across the county.

There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. Spa and country house hotels include Alexander House, Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and Ockenden Manor in Cuckfield.

Rail: Haywards Heath mainline rail station offers regular services to London Bridge/Victoria, journey time from 42 minutes.

Gatwick airport: 13.5 miles

Schools: There are many highly regarded state and private schools in the local area including a number of primary schools, Oathall Community College, Warden Park Secondary Academy, Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Burgess Hills Girls, Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College, Lewes Old Grammar and Brighton College.

All distances and journey times are approximate, walking times are taken from Google maps.

Square Footage: 2,301 sq ft



Additional Info

Agent Notes: 98A owns the private driveway, over which its neighbours have a right of way. There is a charge of £116 per month to cover the maintenance of the gates, private driveway, lighting and drainage pump.

Services: Gas fired central heating. Solar panels generate electricity. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Broadband: fibre to the cabinet is available.

Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council. Tax band G.

Photographs taken: July 2025.

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

Cladding: This property has cladding (traditional clay tile hanging). The property is under six floors so any cladding may not have been tested.