Location

Upton Drive is situated in the heart of the village of Ansty, to the south of Cuckfield. Ansty has a petrol station with convenience store; Cuckfield's local amenities include a variety of independent village shops, public houses, restaurants, a convenience store, petrol station, medical centre and a hotel and spa. Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill (both 2.5 miles) provide good local shopping and amenities, including a range of supermarkets, high street chains, mainline railway stations and leisure facilities. The City of Brighton & Hove (14 miles) offers comprehensive leisure and entertainment.      

Across Sussex, activities include riding on Ashdown Forest, for which a permit is required, sailing at Ardingly and golf across the county. Spa and country house hotels include Ockenden Manor in Cuckfield, Alexander House, Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and South Lodge.            

There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. The A23 links to the M23 and on to the M25, giving good access to Gatwick airport (18 miles) and on to the national motorway network.   

Rail services: Haywards Heath or Burgess Hill offer direct services to London Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras International, Gatwick airport and Brighton.   

There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill Girls, Ardingly College, Roedean, Brighton College, Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Worth School and Handcross Park.

All times and distances are approximate.

Description

Built by Sigma Homes in 2020, 15 Upton Drive is a beautifully presented detached family home, distinguished by its attractive half-weatherboarded brick elevations. Set within a small, thoughtfully designed development adjoining open farmland, the property enjoys a central position in the heart of Ansty, with convenient access to Haywards Heath (with its mainline railway station) and the A/M23 to the west.

Offering superbly appointed accommodation arranged over two floors, the home is ideal for modern family living. High ceilings, stylish décor, and contemporary fittings throughout create a light, spacious and inviting atmosphere, complemented by good storage.

The welcoming entrance hall leads to a cloakroom with WC and a versatile formal sitting room at the front of the house. To the rear, the open-plan kitchen and dining room has French doors opening directly onto the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a sleek range of contemporary grey and wood-effect wall and base units, with quartz worktops, limed-oak effect flooring, and appliances including including two Bosch ovens, a four-ring Bosch induction hob with extractor, an integrated fridge/freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher, and washer/dryer.

Upstairs, a spacious galleried landing leads to four bedrooms. The dual-aspect principal suite features a dressing area with built-in wardrobes and a modern en suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms all include built-in storage and are served by a well-appointed family bathroom. Bedroom four is currently arranged as a study.

Externally, the property benefits from a private driveway with parking for two vehicles, leading to an integral garage. The front garden is laid to lawn with young shrubs and a pretty lavender bed. A gated side path provides access to the rear garden, which has been attractively re-landscaped to include a paved patio ideal for outdoor dining, a generous lawn, gravel pathways, well-stocked flower beds, and newly planted trees.