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PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 – Although every care has been taken in the production of these sales particulars prospective purchasers should note: 1. All measurements are approximate. 2. Services to the property, appliances, fixtures and fittings included in the sale are believed to be in working order (though they have not been checked). 3. Prospective purchasers are advised to arrange their own tests and/or surveys before proceeding with a purchase. 4. The agents have not checked the deeds to verify the boundaries. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves via their solicitors as to the actual boundaries of the

MANSELL McTAGGART

ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1947

43 LUCASTES AVENUE, HAYWARDS HEATH, WEST SUSSEX, RH16 1JZ.

A 5 bedroom detached Edwardian character house occupying a generous one third of an acre plot in one of the town’s most desirable residential areas convenient for the railway station, excellent schools and Blunts Wood.

PRICE .. £925,000 .. FREEHOLD

DESCRIPTION A light and airy Edwardian house with many character features including original oak flooring, fireplaces, high ceilings and joinery, presented for sale in immaculate and neutral decorative order with potential for versatile living. The accommodation is arranged around a vast reception hall with oak flooring and wood burning stove with double aspect living room, large double aspect dining room with French windows, family room/study and large kitchen/breakfast room with a range of cream coloured Shaker units, granite worktops and French windows leading out to the garden and patio. In addition, there is a separate utility/boot room with space and plumbing for domestic appliances and housing the main boiler and a luxury re-fitted bathroom which could be easily made into a shower/cloakroom. On the first floor: there is a substantial master bedroom with dressing area next to the family bathroom which has been re-fitted with a white suite including a double ended roll top bath; two further double bedrooms; a single 5th bedroom and a wing which comprises: a bedroom; another beautifully re-fitted bathroom with a modern white suite and a separate kitchen which was created to provide an annexe in this wing. However, this could be sacrificed to provide a 6th bedroom or dressing room and thereby creating a wonderful master bedroom wing. OUTSIDE The property sits fairly centrally on its plot which extends to 0.29 acres. To the front there is a substantial manicured garden with a large expanse of lawn, well stocked beds and borders, large private patio surrounded by high laurel hedging. In the far west corner of the property there is a large area of lawn fully enclosed by mature laurel hedging with a patio/terrace and a summer house with a gate. There is sufficient off road parking for several vehicles and a recently built TIMBER FRAMED GARAGE & OPEN COACH HOUSE which includes an enclosed single garage with remote controlled electric door. To the eastern side of the house there is a further driveway with ample off road parking for several vehicles, if required. Benefits of the property include: double glazed windows and doors, uPVC soffits, gutters and fascias, gas fired central heating to radiators and heated towel rails in bathrooms. EPC: E LOCATION The property is located in what is regarded as the town’s most desirable residential area and forms part of the Lucastes Conservation Area. This established part of town is made up of a range of substantial family homes and is ideally placed within walking distance of most of the town’s facilities. The railway station is within half a mile and provides fast commuter links to London (Victoria/London Bridge 47 mins), Gatwick Airport (15 mins) and the south coast (Brighton 20 mins). Other nearby facilities include the state of the art Dolphin Leisure Centre and Blunts Wood, which is an area of protected woodland interspersed with footpaths and bridleways linking with Paiges Meadow, Borde Hill and Cuckfield Village. Children from this side of town fall into the catchment area for Harlands Primary School in nearby Penland Road and Warden Park Secondary Academy in Cuckfield. The town and surrounding districts are well served by some excellent independent schools including Great Walstead, Ardingly College, Worth, Cumnor House, Burgess Hill School for Girls and Hurst College. Most of these schools and the majority of independent schools including Brighton College provide a school bus service with regular pick-up points close by. Haywards Heath town centre is approximately 1 mile distant where there is an extensive range of shops, stores, restaurants, cafes and bars. The town has numerous sports clubs, leisure groups and within easy reach of several golf clubs. The surrounding area has numerous beauty spots including both Ditchling and Chailey Common Natures Reserves; The Ashdown Forest and the South Downs National Park. By road, access to the major surrounding areas can be gained via the A272, the Balcombe Road and the A/M23, the latter lying approximately 4.5 miles to the west at Bolney or Warninglid. DIRECTIONS From the forecourt at Haywards Heath railway station turn left passing under the bridge and follow the road around to the left onto a one way system. Join the right hand lane which takes you around to the right and then immediately join the left hand lane which follows around the left hand bend and up the hill into Paddockhall Road. After approximately 50-100 yards turn right into Lucastes Avenue and proceed for approximately one third of a mile taking the third road on the left (Lucastes Lane) and the property is the first house on the right hand side with ample parking. For individual directions please contact the sole agents.