1 bed flat for sale

Southdowns Park, Haywards Heath RH16

This top floor, one-bedroom, chain-free apartment is set within the award-winning, Grade II listed Southdowns Park, surrounded by landscaped gardens, a central water fountain, and striking Victorian architecture. Residents enjoy on-site facilities including a private gym, concierge, and communal green spaces, with easy access to Haywards Heath town centre, the mainline station, and the Sussex countryside. The apartment is presented in immaculate order, with dual-aspect open-plan living, a fitted kitchen, high ceilings, a spacious bedroom, modern bathroom, cloakroom, and utility room. Additional benefits include gas central heating, secure entry, and an allocated parking space.

The Apartment...

This one-bedroom apartment is set within the prestigious, award-winning, Grade II listed Southdowns Park development in Haywards Heath – a highly sought-after community surrounded by landscaped gardens, a central water fountain, and striking Victorian architecture. Residents enjoy a unique lifestyle with access to on-site facilities such as a private gym, concierge services, and communal green spaces, all within a secure and beautifully maintained setting. The location also offers easy access to Haywards Heath town centre, the mainline station (ideal for London and Brighton commuters), and the stunning Sussex countryside. The apartment itself is presented in immaculate order with contemporary décor and plenty of natural light, while high ceilings give the rooms a particularly light and spacious feel.

The main living space is a generous room and provides plenty of options to arrange areas for dining and living. To the rear is a fitted kitchen, which has an integrated oven, hob, extractor fan, washer/dryer, and fridge/freezer. The bright bedroom is a spacious double and enjoys pleasant views over an attractive courtyard with water fountain. It is served by a modern bathroom with white suite and overhead shower.

There is also a separate cloakroom and a utility room, a unique feature. Further benefits include gas central heating, immaculate presentation, secure entry phone system, and an allocated parking space.

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The Location...

Southdowns Park is an imposing Victorian residential building, formerly the St. Francis Hospital. The site was redeveloped in 1999 and is now a luxurious residence consisting of apartments, town and mews houses set within attractive and well kept communal gardens overlooking the South Downs.

Residents of Southdowns Park have exclusive use of the large, well equipped gymnasium and membership is available to use the social club, bowling green, two tennis courts and recently refurbished indoor swimming pool.

Haywards Heath town centre provides extensive shopping facilities and is just over a mile distant. The town boasts both Waitrose and Sainsbury's Superstores and an array of bars & restaurants including Cote Brasserie, Cafe Rouge, Pizza Express, Prezzo and Zizzi. The mainline station is two miles away offers fast & regular commuter services to London (Victoria/London Bridge in approx 47 minutes), Gatwick International Airport and Brighton. By car surrounding areas are easily accessed via both the A272 and A23(M) with the latter lying west of Haywards Heath at Warninglid/Bolney.

Information...

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease: 125 years from 1997
Service Charge: £2,520 - includes sinking fund contribution, both water rates, lift maintenance, external building maintenance, lighting to
communal areas, upkeep of beautiful communal grounds, concierge services, CCTV security & use of gymnasium.)
Ground Rent: £150 p.a.
Ground Rent Review Period: Tbc
Managing Agents: Jonathan Rolls: Property & Estate Management
Council Tax Band: D