5 bed detached house for sale

Watermead, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17

Turnkey detached house in a select gated development, Balcombe station under half a mile

Description
Built in 2019, this exceptional detached home offers beautifully presented accommodation arranged over two floors, thoughtfully designed to suit the demands of modern family life. Finished to a high standard throughout, it enjoys a prime position within a sought-after village, just a short walk from the mainline station (approximately 0.4 of a mile by foot) making it an ideal choice for commuters, relocators, or those seeking a lifestyle upgrade.

Inside, the home impresses with its stylish presentation, featuring a muted neutral colour palette, interior shutters to most windows, and herringbone wood flooring. The spacious, dual-aspect sitting/dining room is a highlight, with a gas stove and bi-fold doors opening to a south-facing terrace. A retractable exterior sunshade provides shelter, making this a perfect spot for entertaining or relaxing on sunny days.

The kitchen/breakfast room lies across the hallway, and is also dual aspect and fitted with a second gas stove. This superbly equipped space includes a range of sleek white and wood cabinetry, quartz worktops, and a central island housing a Neff induction hob and overhead extractor. Additional Neff appliances include a built-in oven and microwave, integrated fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. A separate utility/boot room offers practical space for laundry and outdoor gear.

Should further space be required, there is full planning permission to add a single storey extension at the rear, increasing the size of the kitchen and utility room. Ref DM/24/0588.

Upstairs, a bifurcated staircase leads to five bedrooms. The principal suite benefits from an en suite shower room, fitted storage, and elegant décor. Two further bedrooms are located in the same wing, while the opposite side of the landing houses two more bedrooms (one with its own en suite shower room) and a stylish family bathroom.

Externally, the former garage has been converted into a home office, ideal for remote working or studio/gym use.

Outside
Number 4 is part of Watermead, a secure, gated development of just five select homes. The property offers ample parking with two gravelled driveways, one of which has an EV charging point and an outside power point. The driveways sit either side of the front garden, which is planted with chestnut leaf holly, beech and apple trees and has post and rail fencing.

The rear garden is enclosed by r hedging and part panelled fencing, and beautifully landscaped, featuring a variety of mature trees and shrubs for privacy and seasonal interest. There’s a gravelled courtyard for alfresco dining, a paved terrace ideal for lounging or entertaining, and a gently sloping lawn leading to a secondary terrace perfectly positioned to catch the evening sun. There is a detached Dutch barn-style shed for garden storage.

To the north of the development is a large communal pond, teeming with fish and wildlife, and accessible via a private path. The pond and the private road are jointly owned by the five households through Dean Land Shaw Management Co Ltd, with a monthly contribution of £60 per household for ongoing estate maintenance.

Location
Situated in the Balcombe conservation area, within good reach of all village amenities and just half a mile from the station. Balcombe is a thriving village in the glorious countryside of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Balcombe has a variety of village shops, a public house, a primary school and a village club.

Haywards Heath (four miles) and Crawley (five miles) offer comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities.

There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre; across Sussex, activities include show jumping at Hickstead, sailing at Ardingly and golf at one of the many courses across the county.

Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells, and many highly regarded spas, hotels and gastropubs across the county.

Transport: Balcombe station is within half a mile and provides direct services to London Bridge, Victoria and St Pancras International. Fast and frequent services to the capital and the coast are available from Haywards Heath or Three Bridges (five miles). Balcombe has excellent access to the A23/M23, which links to Gatwick airport (eight miles) and the national motorway network.

Schools: There is a good selection of highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Balcombe Primary School, Ardingly College, Worth School, Cumnor House, Handcross Park (a Brighton College school), Brambletye and Warden Park Academy.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,775 sq ft



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Additional Info
Services: Mains gas fired central heating (electric heating in office). All mains services. Broadband: Fttc available.

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

Photographs taken: August 2025.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC rating: B

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.