5 bed detached house for sale

Badger Copse, Henfield, West Sussex BN5

Guide Price Range - £800,000 to £850,000
This substantial five-bedroom detached family home, built by Messrs Sunley Homes in the late 1990s in their sought-after Romanesque style, specifically the Corinthian 5 design is located in the ever-popular village of Henfield, West Sussex. Designed with space and family living in mind, the property offers versatile accommodation, a beautiful garden with countryside charm, and the added benefit of a double garage and generous driveway.

The accommodation is arranged around a stunning entrance hall with a galleried landing above, currently used as a sewing area, which creates a wonderful sense of space and light. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, including a master suite with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are well proportioned and serviced by a re-fitted family bathroom.

On the ground floor, the property provides excellent flexibility. A large through lounge with French doors opens to the rear garden, creating a superb space for entertaining and relaxing. There is a separate dining room and an open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, with the adjoining family room offering potential to create one larger space if desired. The family room is currently arranged as a study, making it perfect for home working. A useful downstairs WC and understairs storage cupboard complete the ground floor.

Outside, the property continues to impress with a large block-paved driveway providing ample parking and access to the double garage, which benefits from power, lighting, and additional eaves storage. The rear garden is a particular highlight, offering privacy and a lovely countryside feel. Backing onto a gentle brook, the garden is beautifully stocked with mature shrubs, trees, and plants, and features a generous patio area ideal for al fresco dining. The home is double-glazed throughout, with a boiler replaced within the last 18 months.

Henfield itself is a vibrant and welcoming West Sussex village, with a strong community feel and a wealth of amenities. The high street offers a Co-op supermarket, independent shops, cafés, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a post office and a modern village hall. Families are well served by local schooling, including St Peter’s CE Primary School, while older children are catered for in nearby Steyning, Burgess Hill, or Hurstpierpoint. Henfield Medical Centre provides gp services, and there are several dental practices and pharmacies in the village.

The area is rich in leisure opportunities, with numerous countryside walks and cycle routes on the doorstep, including the Downs Link trail and paths across the South Downs National Park. Dog walkers and nature lovers are particularly well served, with easy access to open countryside and riverside routes. The village also has a thriving community spirit, with sports clubs, local societies, and regular events taking place throughout the year.

For those who enjoy exploring further afield, nearby villages such as Partridge Green and Cowfold offer additional amenities, pubs, and scenic countryside settings. Hurstpierpoint provides boutique shopping, cafés, and a vibrant cultural scene, while Burgess Hill offers a wide range of larger retail outlets, leisure facilities, and a mainline railway station with services to London, Brighton, and beyond.

Henfield also benefits from excellent road links via the A23 and A27, making travel to Brighton, Horsham, Worthing, and Gatwick Airport straightforward. The nearby town of Shoreham-by-Sea, around 20 minutes by car, provides rail connections and a lively harbour and beach.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and beautifully presented family home in a desirable West Sussex village, offering versatile living and a stunning garden setting. Early viewing is strongly advised.