5 bed detached house for sale

Lucastes Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16

A superbly presented detached family house set on a spacious corner plot in sought after Lucastes

Description
A superbly presented modern family home, ideally situated in a generous corner plot in the Lucastes area of Haywards Heath; a prime spot for commuters or those needing easy access to London and Brighton being approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the town’s railway station and many amenities. The house offers approximately 2,494 square feet of spacious accommodation over two floors, with a 371 sq ft double garage giving potential for conversion, ideal for growing families or creating a home gym or office, subject to the necessary consents.

The layout and full extent of this ideal family house can be seen on the floor plan. The house offers light, well presented rooms with neutral decor, generous proportions, and a pleasing layout. The front door opens to a welcoming entrance hall, with a spacious coat cupboard. Double doors lead to an elegant drawing room with a bay window to the front and an inglenook fireplace; further double doors open to the dining room beyond, creating a huge space, ideal for entertaining and offering potential to create one large open plan reception room; there is a sliding door to the rear terrace. The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with a range of white wall hung and under cabinet, with blue worktops and space for a breakfast table, and a number of integrated Neff appliances including a microwave, double over and induction hob. The kitchen is served by an adjoining utility room; a study and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

There are five well-proportioned bedrooms on the first floor all with built in wardrobes, the principal bedroom has en suite bathroom. Bedroom two has an en suite shower room and dressing area, which leads in turn to a sitting room/bedroom six, an ideal suite for an au pair, nanny or for multigenerational living.

The property offers an impressive frontage, set behind an elegant curved brick wall, lending character and appeal. It is approached via wrought iron gates opening to a block paved driveway, and the attached double garage, which has electronically operated rising garage doors. The driveway offers parking and a turning area. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub beds. There is gated access to the well-enclosed rear garden, which has been landscaped to best use the space, with distinct areas including a paved terrace extending along the rear of the house and around to the west, and a tiered lawn with rockery beds and a elevated area offering space to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The terraces offer an ideal space for relaxed, al fresco dining and entertaining.

Location
Situated on a substantial corner plot in the leafy Lucastes residential area of Haywards Heath, about 0.6 of a mile’s walking distance (15 minutes) of the station.

Haywards Heath is a thriving town in the heart of Mid Sussex, close to the South Downs National Park 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, and the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove (17 miles) has a thriving theatre culture, festivals and events.

There are many cultural and leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre, and extensive sporting and recreational activities across Sussex, with golf at Haywards Heath, Lindfield, Mid Sussex 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. There are many notable National Trust properties in the area, including Sheffield Park & Gardens, Nymans, Wakehurst Place and Nymans, with Charleston Farmhouse and the renowned Glyndebourne Opera House is just east of Lewes .

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 in Cuckfield.

Rail services: Haywards Heath (0.6 of a mile) to Brighton (from 18 minutes) and London Victoria/London Bridge (from 42 minutes).

Communications: The M23 is less than 10 miles away providing a direct link with the M25, the national motorway network and Gatwick Airport (about 13 miles distant).

Schools: There are a number of state and independent schools and colleges in the local area, including Harlands Primary School, Warden Park Secondary Academy, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Ardingly College, Burgess Hill Girls, Hurst, Brighton College and Roedean.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,494 sq ft

Acreage:
0.26 Acres



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

Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council, . Council tax band G

Photographs taken: June 2025

Tenure: Freehold

EPC rating: C

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

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.