5 bed detached house for sale

Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17

Leydene Cottage is a beautiful five-bedroom family home in the heart of Scaynes Hill with glorious countryside views to the rear of the property.

The property has been extensively refurbished and extended since 2018, to create the lovely home of over 2500 square feet it is today. From the generous entrance hall your eye is drawn through the house to the stunning kitchen and family room beyond. To one side of the hallway is a fabulous double-aspect formal sitting room and a bay fronted double-aspect dining room with open fireplace. The sitting room features bi-fold doors that open onto the rear garden as well as a recess designed for a 75" television with integrated speakers.

The kitchen to the rear of the property is a stunning room, flooded with natural light and includes a central island, high-quality appliances and a plethora of storage and worksurface. Bi-fold doors also lead out to the garden, creating a seamless connection between interior and exterior. To the side of the kitchen is a utility room with garden access and a downstairs cloakroom.

Leading up the central staircase to the first-floor landing are four double bedrooms and a dressing room with a bank of built-in wardrobes. The guest suite has an ensuite shower room and there is a well-appointed family bathroom.

On the second floor is a beautiful principal suite with rear views of the countryside and a dressing room with built-in wardrobes. Across the landing is a luxuriously appointed shower room with twin sinks and ample storage too.

Leydene Cottage is entered to the front through gates up to the house with ample parking for several vehicles and a double garage to one side, with up and over door.

The rear west-facing garden features lawned areas, a covered seating area with twin heaters, accessed by the folding doors from the sitting room and there is a pergola to the other side of the terrace perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining. There are hot and cold water taps and a decking area for a BBQ, bar and hot tub.

To the side of the garden is a wonderful, detached studio/home office with double doors, shelving and a cloakroom.

The property is perfectly suited for family life, situated on the outskirts of Haywards Heath, combining modern amenities with beautiful outdoor spaces and views across the fields.
Leydene Cottage sits to the east of Haywards Heath and is within easy reach of the town centre, hospital, mainline railway station and the picturesque village of Lindfield.

Haywards Heath has a good range of shops, restaurants and a leisure centre, meeting day to day needs; comprehensive shopping and entertainment is found at Lewes (11 miles), Brighton (14 miles) and Crawley (14 miles). The area offers excellent transport links; Haywards Heath mainline rail station is 2 miles distant with regular services to London Bridge/Victoria, journey time from 42 minutes. To the west, the A272 joins with the A23/M23. Gatwick airport 14.7 miles, M25 (junction 7) 26 miles; central London 45 miles.

The surrounding countryside provides a vast range of sporting and recreational activity. Glyndebourne, Goodwood, Ardingly Showground and Plumpton are all within easy reach. The local footpaths provide a large network of stunning walks from the village, many leading towards the South Down and Ashdown National Parks. There are numerous excellent golf courses nearby and reservoirs for water sports.

There are many highly renowned schools in the area, both state and private, including, Lindfield and Blackthorns Primary Schools, Chailey School and Oathall Community College. The local Prep schools Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Ardingly Prep and Brambletye are superb as are the public schools, Ardingly College, Worth, Hurst College and Burgess Hill Girls.

Mid-Sussex District Council
EPC Rating D
Council Tax Band G