Lewes Road, Ditchling, Hassocks, East Sussex, BN6

Stylish semi-detached family house with spacious garden, separate studio, and off street parking, situated in a tucked away location right in the heart of the village.

Description

Originally a Victorian cottage, this semi-detached property has been sympathetically extended over time, including a major addition in the 1950s, and was acquired by the current owners in 2007. Since then, it has undergone a comprehensive programme of thoughtful renovation and reconfiguration, carried out with flair, style, and great attention to detail. The addition of a loft conversion has created a substantial family home, beautifully presented throughout in soft, neutral tones and featuring versatile reception rooms.

The ground floor offers a calm and inviting sitting room, ideal as a relaxing or more grown-up space, complete with a fitted wood-burning stove. The adjoining family room includes fitted shelving and works equally well as a playroom, TV room for older children, or a study if required.

The kitchen/dining room is truly the heart of the home, a light-filled space with south-facing French doors opening to the rear garden and a charming bay window. It is exceptionally well equipped, featuring a bespoke kitchen with hand crafted wooden cabinetry, marble worktops, an electric Aga, a central island with breakfast bar, a pantry cupboard, deVol taps (including a boiling water tap), and a generous dining area with fitted seating.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is dual aspect, with fitted wardrobes and delightful southerly views towards the Downs. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom with underfloor heating, a free-standing roll-top bath, and a walk-in shower.

Stairs rise to the second-floor conversion via a galleried half-landing, allowing natural light to flood through the centre of the house. This floor provides two loft-style bedrooms with Velux windows offering rooftop views across the village, together with a shower room.

Outside
The property is approached via a driveway from Lewes Road and is set well back from the road behind neighbouring properties (please see Agent’s Note below). A five-bar gate opens to a gravelled driveway providing parking for several vehicles in front of the house.

The rear garden, which faces south, is fully enclosed and mainly laid to lawn, with timber storage sheds (two with power connected).

The former garage has been converted into a versatile detached studio/home office, fully insulated and equipped with infrared panel heating and air conditioning. It also benefits from bi-fold doors opening onto its own raised Millboard decked terrace. About 0.23 of an acre.

Agent’s Note
1. 6 Lewes Road owns the drive from Lewes Road; the neighbouring properties (4 and 8) have right of way over it to access their rear gardens.
2. The Title Register details covenants affecting the property, please ask the Agent for a copy.

Location

Situated in a conservation area, in the heart of a picturesque and popular downland village within the South Downs National Park. Ditchling is well-known for its artistic community and many historic listed houses. The house is in the centre of the village and ideally positioned to reach its independent shops, two public houses and primary school; there are miles of footpaths and bridleways in the surrounding countryside, across Ditchling Common and on the South Downs.

The nearby towns of Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath (2.5 miles and six miles respectively) offer a wider range of high street shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities. There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre, and extensive sporting and recreational activities across Sussex, with golf at Piltdown, Lewes, East Sussex National and many courses across the county, racing at Plumpton and Brighton, showjumping at Hickstead, sailing at Weir Wood and Ardingly reservoirs and along the South Coast, and walking and riding locally including the South Downs National Park and on the Ashdown Forest. The renowned Glyndebourne Opera House is just east of Lewes and the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove (10 miles) has a thriving theatre culture, festivals and 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, South Lodge, Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel and Ockenden Manor

Rail services: Hassocks (two miles; London Bridge/Victoria from 48 minutes), Burgess Hill (London Bridge/Victoria from 51 minutes) and Haywards Heath (London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes).

Schools: There are a number of schools and colleges in the local area, including St. Margaret's Primary School, Downlands Community College, Lewes Priory, Lewes Old Grammar School, Hurstpierpoint College, Ardingly College, Burgess Hill Girls, Brighton College and Roedean.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,964 sq ft



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Additional Info

Services: Mains gas fired central heating, all mains services. Broadband: FTTP.

Outgoings: Lewes District Council, . Council tax band F, with an improvement indicator.

Photographs taken: October 2025

Tenure: Freehold

EPC rating: C

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

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.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills on .
If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.