Southdowns Park, Haywards Heath, RH16

Overview. £315,000-£325,000. Step into something highly impressive at Southdowns Park where you’ll find the perfect combination of character within a listed building, mixed with a contemporary twist that provides an abundance of light, double-height ceilings, and spectacular views over the South Downs National Park.

 As soon as you walk through the front door of this south-facing, double-height, mezzanine apartment you can sense how the space flows.  At the end of the hallway, there are two steps with dimmable LED lighting leading you to the opening of the entertaining space.  This open plan area works perfectly, with two sash windows that provide glorious elevated, direct views to the South Downs National Park. The double-height ceiling adds natural light; aided by the twin skylights to the upper floor which were added in 2023. 

In the kitchen area, you’ll find quartz stone worktops with a breakfast bar, induction hob, built-in pyrolytic oven and microwave, dishwasher, wine fridge, and fridge freezer.  The entertaining area has plenty of space for sofas and a dining room table and chairs. Bedroom two is a good-sized double and is located off the entrance hall, as is the useful storage shoe and coat cupboard and the shower room. 

The idea to create a utility cupboard and stack the washing machine and tumble dryer is a great use of the space and therefore increases the storage space within the kitchen.

Stairs climb to the upper floor and for us, the stand-out feature of this apartment. The remote-controlled rain and light sensor skylights, with adaptable multi-coloured lighting, are a great addition to this main bedroom area and dramatically light up the whole apartment – even on winter days.  There is a designated study area and a walk-in wardrobe. The en-suite has a shower, meaning that if someone was keen to rent the second bedroom out, it would have its own shower room next door. We think this room could be rented for approximately £650-£750 per month.

Location. An added bonus is the allocated parking space that comes with the apartment. The gardens and grounds that surround Southdowns Park are stunning with numerous seating areas, courtyards, and a designated barbecue area which can be booked for resident’s sole use and private functions. There is also a secure bike store for residents to use.

The annual service charge covers all water rates, membership to the gym, upkeep of the gardens, and grounds, building insurance, and contributions towards the sinking fund for future expenditure. 

Also within the complex, there is the St Francis Social Club with its bar, restaurant clubhouse, sports grounds, tennis courts and there is an independently run 18-metre indoor swimming pool which residents can use on a pay-per-visit basis. Other facilities within the complex include the services of the friendly concierge and excellent CCTV security.

Tenure – Leasehold
Length of Lease – 98 years
Annual Ground Rent Amount – £150
Ground Rent Review Period – TBC
Service Charge Amount Per Month – £260.91

Includes:- Upkeep of communal grounds, buildings insurance, water rates, sinking fund contribution, CCTV security and use of gym