Church Street, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17

Unique two-bedroom character cottage with two private courtyards, tucked away in historic Church Street, Cuckfield.

Description

Set in the heart of this picturesque and historic village, Kings Cottage offers the perfect blend of character and convenience, with the High Street’s independent shops, cafés, and pubs just moments away, and beautiful countryside walks on the doorstep.

Tucked away in historic Church Street, Kings Cottage is an unusual and highly individual home, believed to date from the mid-1800s. Originally a workshop, the property was converted in 1999 to create a charming yet contemporary cottage, combining period character with modern design. Constructed of brick and stone under a clay peg tiled roof, the house is neatly presented throughout, with neutral décor, parquet flooring, and casement windows.

A high wooden gate set into a brick archway opens to an enclosed pathway, leading through a further iron gate to a walled, brick-paved courtyard, softened by trees and climbing plants. From here, a pair of distinctive half-glazed double doors - retained from the property’s workshop era - open to the entrance hall, which features a part-exposed brick wall with display niches and stairs rising to the first floor.

The ground floor includes two bedrooms. The main bedroom is a striking space with an exposed brick and stone wall, wood block flooring, and French doors opening to a second walled courtyard; the second bedroom has wood block flooring and fitted wardrobes providing hanging and shelving space.

A fully tiled bathroom completes the ground floor, fitted with a white suite comprising a bath with shower over, WC, and pedestal basin.

The first floor has been designed to take full advantage of the rooftop views over the village. This open-plan living space features a high vaulted ceiling, stripped wooden flooring, and windows to three aspects. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of white floor and wall units, with an inset stainless steel sink and drainer, integrated oven, electric hob with stainless steel splashback and extractor, and space for appliances including washing machine and refrigerator. A cupboard houses the wall-mounted boiler.

Outside
The property enjoys two private walled courtyards: the first, accessed via the brick archway, is brick-paved and planted with trees and climbers, while the second, opening from the master bedroom, offers further climbing plants - both providing secluded outdoor spaces ideal for relaxation.

There is unrestricted on-street parking in the vicinity.

Location

Kings Cottage is situated in the heart 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, Crawley and Brighton (1.6, nine and 16 miles respectively).

There are many leisure activities available within the village at youth and adult levels including golf, rugby, cricket and local theatre. Across Sussex, activities include riding on Ashdown Forest, for which a permit is required, sailing at Ardingly and golf across the county. Spa and country house hotels include Ockenden Manor in the village, Alexander House, Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and South Lodge.

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.

Transport: There is a fast and frequent commuter service from Haywards Heath (2.2 miles distant) with services to London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes. Gatwick airport 12 miles.

Schools: There is an excellent range of educational facilities locally, in both the private and state sectors. They include Holy Trinity primary and Warden Park secondary schools in Cuckfield, Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Handcross Park School, Burgess Hill Girls, Brighton College, Ardingly College and Hurstpierpoint College.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 762 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Gas fired central heating. All mains services.
Broadband: full fibre broadband is available.

Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council. Tax band B.

Photographs taken: November 2025.

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