Slaugham Lane, Warninglid, Haywards Heath, Sussex De L'ouest

Grange Wood occupies a desirable edge of village position, with a gently rural outlook across its gardens and the surrounding countryside. Believed to date from the early 18th century, the original house displays pleasing Flemish bond brickwork with stone dressings, later enlarged in the mid-20th century and thoughtfully extended by the current owners in 2019 to create a versatile and well-balanced home.

Approached through wooden double gates, a substantial block-paved driveway provides generous parking and access to the garage. Steps rise to a stone pathway that encircles the house and leads to a recessed porch with a solid timber front door, opening into the entrance hall, with staircase rising to the first floor, and off which lies a dual-aspect study and a fully tiled ground floor wet room.

There are three well-proportioned principal reception rooms. A handsome formal dining room features exposed ceiling timbers and a carved stone open fireplace, while the large sitting room enjoys a broad west-facing picture window framing the outlook, complemented by a grey marble ornamental fireplace. Adjoining this, and linked by internal windows, is a flexible dual-aspect room with a door opening directly on to the garden, currently used as a generous ground floor bedroom but equally well suited as a further reception space.

The kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with modern cream shaker-style units, integrated appliances, and a central peninsula dividing the two areas. A walk-in pantry and adjoining boot room with clay tiled floor provide useful ancillary space, while the breakfast area opens on to a small enclosed west-facing terrace.

Upstairs, five bedrooms enjoy lovely views across the gardens and countryside. The principal suite is particularly generous, with a large dual-aspect bedroom, a dressing area arranged with a substantial run of wardrobes, and a private en suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and additional shower room, creating a comfortable and flexible arrangement.

Available with no onward chain, Grange Wood is clearly a much-loved home, ready for its next chapter.

Outside
The gardens at Grange Wood are a particular highlight, beautifully tended and extending to about 0.9 of an acre. To the north of the house, broad stone steps descend to the informal lower garden, enclosed by mature hedging and trees, planted with spring bulbs, magnolia and silver birch.

To the east and south lie expansive areas of lawn, interspersed with well-stocked flower borders that provide a colourful display through the spring and summer months. A stone terrace sits alongside the southern elevation of the house, with stone pathways meandering across the split-level garden and leading past a central ornamental pond.

There is a former kitchen garden enclosed by beech hedging with a timber potting shed, while further practical storage is provided by two timber sheds and brick bins discreetly positioned at the far end of the plot. The whole garden feels established and gently evolving, offering both structure and seasonal interest.