Located in sought after Southdowns Park, a first floor two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in good order throughout and benefitting from plenty of natural light and allocated parking.
Overview. This is an excellent first floor apartment which will appeal to a wide range of buyers. Butchers Court was built in 2008 and therefore provides the character feel of the development, but in a building that is well maintained and only shared with four other apartments. There are plenty of features that we love about this home; we really like the double aspect sitting room and kitchen which lets in plenty of light throughout the day. The open plan layout works well with the breakfast bar providing an additional seating area. Furthermore, in the kitchen, the appliances are integrated and tucked away, with additional space for a fridge and freezer. The contrast of the black work surface space and the cabinets complement each other and adds to the slick finish. We also like the fact that the allocated parking space is in close proximity to the property and is visible from the kitchen. Both bedrooms are a good size, with bedroom one benefiting from an en-suite, whilst bedroom two has fitted wardrobes. In the main bathroom, there is the added bonus of a shower cubicle, as well as a bath.
Tenure: Leasehold
Service Charge: £200 per month (includes access to the gym, water rates.) Rebate for 2022, 2023 and 2024 averaged at £358.
Ground Rent: £150
Ground Rent Review Period: TBC
Lease: 125 years from 1997
Council Tax Band: D
Location. 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. 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.
Southdowns Park can be found off Colwell Road, which is located on the southern side of Haywards Heath. Access into the town is provided by nearby Wivelsfield Road or Franklyn Road. Since the opening of the A272 bypass road, access out to Cuckfield and the A23/M23 is much simpler and quicker task than it used to be. To the south and on the eastern side of Burgess Hill is access to Wivelsfield Green and towards Ditchling and Brighton, whilst the A272 East leads you to Uckfield and beyond to Tunbridge Wells. Brighton can be found 15 miles to the south, whilst a short drive north takes you to Crawley and London Gatwick. The countryside is not far from your front door, National Trust facilities are located locally at Wakehust Place and Nymans Gardens, with Sheffield Park less than 15 minutes by road. Pretty villages surround Haywards Heath and include Lindfield, Cuckfield, Ardingly and Wivelsfield Green.