Streat Lane, Streat, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6

Detached bungalow in a rural position, set on a generous plot with parking, west facing garden and enormous potential.

Description

Kent House is a detached four bedroom bungalow occupying a plot of approximately 0.4 of an acre in total, including the shared access driveway, in a sought-after semi-rural position on Streat Lane at the foot of the South Downs.

Built in 1962 and acquired by the current owner in 2017, the property offers over 2,100 sq ft of well-proportioned, light and bright accommodation arranged over a single floor. The house has been improved, and yet retains considerable scope for further enhancement, enlargement or reconfiguration, subject to any necessary consents. Previous successful planning applications include an application in 2016 for the demolition of the existing bungalow and replacement with a two-storey dwelling, and in 2017 for a two-storey side extension, although these consents have since lapsed.

The front door opens into a welcoming reception hall, which sets the scene for the house. The sitting room is a particularly attractive space, featuring a bay window, dual aspect outlook and a wood burning stove set on a granite hearth beneath an oak mantel. The adjoining dining room offers an excellent space for entertaining.

The kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted with an extensive range of contemporary units complemented by quartz work surfaces. A substantial central island provides casual dining space and practical preparation area, whilst integrated appliances include twin ovens, an electric hob, a filtered boiling water tap, a dishwasher and fridge/freezer; the rear hallway offers a utility space with plumbing for a washing machine.

There are four bedrooms, served by a bathroom and a further shower room, both of which have recently been refitted; bedroom two has stripped wooden flooring and a door with access to the garden, providing flexible accommodation for guests or those seeking dedicated home working space.

Outside
Outside, the property is approached via a shared driveway serving three properties, leading to a private driveway with gravelled parking and turning space. The established gardens wrap around the house and have been thoughtfully planted with mature shrubs, hedging and cottage-style borders. A paved terrace extends along the northern side of the property, while a west-facing patio with pergola provides an excellent setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. Additional features include a pond, timber storage and a variety of mature specimen planting which together create an attractive garden environment throughout the seasons.

Location

Situated just outside the boundary of the scenic South Downs National Park, on the edge of Streat, an attractive rural hamlet set at the foot of the South Downs. Streat enjoys a wonderful rural setting surrounded by open countryside, with immediate access to a network of footpaths and bridleways. The nearby village of Ditchling offers a range of everyday amenities including independent shops, cafés, public houses and a village store, while Plumpton Green provides further local services. For local amenities, the towns of Burgess Hill (six miles), Haywards Heath (eight miles) and Lewes (nine miles) offer a wide range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, together with an assortment of independent shops, public houses, restaurants and leisure centres. Comprehensive amenities are at the seaside City of Brighton and Hove, which lies beyond the Downs, approximately 11 miles to the south.

Leisure: golf at Mid Sussex, Pyecombe, the Dyke (and many other courses across the county), and a variety of local and county athletics, cricket, rugby and football clubs to suit all ages and abilities within the area. Racing is available at Plumpton, Lingfield and Goodwood, with show jumping at Hickstead. There are miles of footpaths and bridleways across the surrounding countryside and the South Downs.

The area 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, with Artelium wine estate a close neighbour. Spa and country house hotels include Wickwoods, South Lodge, Ockenden Manor and Ashdown Park Hotel.

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

Transport: Streat is well-positioned for local, national and international connections. There are regular rail services from Burgess Hill to London Bridge/Victoria, journey time from forty-eight minutes, and to Brighton (from about 15 minutes). The A23 links to the M23 and the A27, giving access to Gatwick Airport (21 miles), the M25 and the south coast.

Schools: There is a wide range of highly regarded schools in the area including Plumpton Primary School, Lewes Priory, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Brighton, Hurstpierpoint, Lancing and Ardingly Colleges, Burgess Hill Girls, Brighton Girls, Lewes Old Grammar School and Roedean.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,316 sq ft


Acreage: 0.4 Acres

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Additional Info

Agent's Notes: 1. There is a statutory declaration confirming access over the first portion of the drive, east of the hedge line.
2. The drive west of the hedge is part of the Kent House title. The neighbouring properties (Roxborough Farm and Roxborough Stables) have right of access over it and are jointly liable for repairs, split one third to each household. Please ask the Agent for details.

Services: Central heating: electric night storage. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (Klargester sewage treatment plant).
Broadband: FTTP (Openreach)

Outgoings: Lewes District Council, . Council tax band D.

Photographs taken: October 2026.

Tenure: Freehold

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.