Top-floor apartment in the award-winning, Grade II listed Southdowns Park, featuring bright open-plan living with a modern kitchen, two double bedrooms, and a stylish bathroom with separate cloakroom. Benefits include gas central heating, large loft, secure entry, and allocated parking (No. 106). Set within landscaped gardens and a prestigious location near Haywards Heath town centre, station, and countryside, offered with no onward chain.
The Apartment - This stylish top (second) floor 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 excellent decorative order, with contemporary décor and an abundance of natural light. The spacious dual-aspect living area is open plan to a modern fitted kitchen, complete with integrated oven, hob, extractor fan, washer/dryer, and fridge/freezer. Both bedrooms are generous doubles with attractive courtyard views, complemented by a stylish bathroom with white suite and overhead shower, plus a separate cloakroom.
Further advantages include gas central heating, a large loft providing superb storage, neutral interiors, a secure entry phone system, and an allocated parking space (No. 106).
The property is offered with no onward chain, making it an ideal choice for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking a ready-to-go opportunity.
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: £2,574.28 pa - 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