Downalong, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 2LQ

Ref MG1259. Voted Best South East Village To Live In 2026 by The Sunday Times.

Location, location, location It’s the saying we’re all told to remember when buying a home, and at Downalong, it really does ring true.

This detached three bedroom home occupies an enviable position, just moments from Lindfield Common and within easy reach of the village High Street.

Offered with no onward chain, it provides good sized rooms, useful accommodation and, importantly, the opportunity for a new owner to make it their own.

The house offers plenty of scope for someone to modernise and introduce their own style and decor over time.

There is also the potential to rethink and adapt the accommodation to suit modern family life, subject to any necessary consents.

In other words, there is no need to take on a major project; you can move in, settle in and make changes at your own pace.

A double aspect sitting and dining room provides a good sized central living space, with doors leading through to the rear conservatory and garden beyond.

Alongside this is the kitchen/breakfast room, while the ground floor is completed by a cloakroom and a useful study or playroom.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, all with built in storage, together with a family bathroom.

Outside, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a garden shed, while a pathway leads through to the garage and parking.

But for many buyers, it will be the position that makes Downalong particularly appealing. Lindfield itself is a thriving village full of character.

The High Street is lined with independent shops, local services and plenty of places to eat and drink.

The Bent Arms is a favourite for a cosy pub lunch, while Le Flamant offers something a little more special.

Opposite the village pond, Tamasha serves excellent Indian cuisine, while Lindfield Coffee Works and The Black Duck are the go to spots for a coffee.

For families, Blackthorns Primary and Lindfield Primary are both just across The Common, while Oathall Community College is also within easy reach.

For commuters, there is excellent access to Haywards Heath station, with direct trains to London Bridge and Victoria taking around 44 minutes, and Brighton around 20 minutes.

There’s plenty to explore nearby too, with Wakehurst Place, Nymans Gardens and Sheffield Park all within easy reach.

Brighton is around 15 miles to the south, while a short drive north takes you to Crawley, Gatwick Airport and the A/M23.

In short, Downalong offers something that is difficult to recreate: A detached family home that you can move straight into and make your own over time, in a location where the Common, village and everything Lindfield has to offer are quite literally on your doorstep.