3 Bed House For Sale
London Lane, Cuckfield, RH17

Guide Price £550,000 (Freehold)

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3-bedroom Victorian semi-detached character cottage built approx. 1898.
Well-presented throughout.
Central village location short walk to highly regarded schools.
Open-plan ground floor accommodation.
Country-style kitchen with freestanding appliances.
Ground floor cloakroom/WC.
Three well-proportioned first-floor bedrooms.
Shared driveway leading to private off-road parking for 2-vehicles.
Fully enclosed rear garden (approx. 95’) with patio & timber home office.
EPC Rating: D. Council Tax Band: D.

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A character 3-BEDROOM, SEMI-DETACHED, VICTORIAN COTTAGE (1,021 sq.ft.) built in circa 1898, benefitting from PRIVATE OFF-ROAD PARKING and situated in a central village location, highly convenient for nearby schools, beautiful countryside and easy road access to the A/M23.

This charming family home, where the current owners have happily resided for the past 18 years, enjoys an approx. 95’ REAR GARDEN with a superb TIMBER HOME OFFICE along with PRIVATE PARKING FOR 2-VEHICLES, approached via a shared driveway with access through double wooden gates.

The OPEN-PLAN GROUND FLOOR accommodation in brief comprises: ENTRANCE HALLWAY opening into a spacious double aspect DINING ROOM, sitting midway, with large picture window to the rear, fitted book-casing and understairs storage cupboard with further adjacent cupboard. Positioned to the front is a stylish SITTING ROOM with bay window enjoying Plantation shutters, a Victorian cast-iron open fireplace which creates a delightful focal point, along with fitted cupboards and shelving to chimney breast recesses. To the rear is a double aspect, country-style KITCHEN comprehensively fitted with light-coloured cabinetry with woodblock worksurfaces inset with a white ceramic 1½ bowl sink. Appliances include a slot-in cooker, integrated microwave whilst freestanding is a fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Beyond the kitchen is a lobby with a CLOAKROOM/WC and door to outside.

Stairs from the hallway rise to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING giving access to the insulated loft-space with drop-down ladder and lighting (ideal for conversion – subject to planning consents). There are TWO GENEROUS DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a WELL-PROPORTIONED SINGLE all served by the FAMILY BATHROOM with shower over bath.

Benefits to the property include:- gas-fired central heating to radiators, characterful features, replacement uPVC double-glazed windows to the front and luxury oak-plank effect (LVT) flooring to sitting/dining room.

OUTSIDE: To the front is an area of front garden with well-stocked borders and pathway to front door. A shared driveway (with neighbouring property) leads to double timber gates opening into a shingled PRIVATE PARKING AREA FOR 2-VEHICLES with a paved PATIO TERRACE alongside abutting the kitchen to rear of property. The remainder of the REAR GARDEN is predominantly laid to lawn with an insulated TIMBER HOME OFFICE, ideal for those working from home, complete with power and light. In all the rear garden is approx. 95ft in length.

Location Summary

The property is located in London Lane being within a short walk of the village primary school and the highly regarded Warden Park Secondary Academy.

Cuckfield village with its picturesque High Street offers something for all ages with regular food markets, numerous niche speciality shops and a wealth of eateries which include The Ockenden Hotel and Spa and the popular Talbot Gastro-Pub. Other nearby facilities in Whitemans Green include the Co-op supermarket and Esso fuel station with convenience store.

There are numerous sports clubs including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and the Golf Club. There is also a flourishing social scene with many active clubs and societies as well as a busy social calendar including events such as the Cuckoo Fayre, the Independent State of Cuckfield Mayor’s elections and procession and the Cuckfield Village Show.

The village is surrounded by glorious countryside with outstanding views towards the South Downs as well as many footpaths providing excellent walks and bridleways linking with neighbouring districts. A pathway, via Blunts Wood, gives pedestrian and cycling access into the nearby town of Haywards Heath with its mainline railway station being within walking distance and providing fast commuter services to London (Victoria/London Bridge 47 mins), Gatwick Airport (15 mins) and the south coast (Brighton 20 mins).

By road, access to major surrounding areas, Gatwick Airport and London can be gained via the A/M23 to the west at either Bolney or Warninglid.

Schools: Holy Trinity Primary (0.2 miles). Warden Park Secondary Academy (0.5 miles).

Stations: Haywards Heath mainline station (2.1 miles). Balcombe mainline station (3.5 miles).

Council Tax Band: D