Midfields Drive, Burgess Hill
South East
£425,000
Listed on 15/09/2026
Listed on 15/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Detached BungalowArea
1060 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Parking
Description
This detached two-bedroom bungalow occupies a substantial corner plot in a quiet cul-de-sac, within walking distance of Burgess Hill town centre and the mainline station. The existing accommodation includes two double bedrooms, a living and dining room, a kitchen and a family bathroom, with driveway parking and a detached double garage.
The property requires modernisation and offers scope to reconfigure or extend, subject to the necessary consents. The listing notes that previous owners commissioned plans for a larger four-bedroom bungalow, but any proposed scheme and its planning feasibility would need to be checked independently. Shops, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and rail connections to London, Gatwick Airport and the South Coast are nearby.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This detached bungalow on a generous corner plot is a substantial project, with peeling and missing wall finishes, worn floors and dated fittings creating scope to reshape and modernise the interior. The spacious living/dining room, driveway and detached double garage give it a useful starting point, while the basic garden offers room to improve the setting. The visible brickwork and tiled roof appear intact, though there is a ceiling crack to investigate.
At £425,000, the asking price is about 6.5% below the local average per square foot, which is a positive for WHOTS. The overall score remains weak because the economics are tight against current local-average value before fees, despite that relative price advantage. Previous plans for a larger bungalow point to possible scope, subject to planning permission.
Key opportunities
- Rework the interior around the spacious living/dining room and two double bedrooms, creating a more cohesive, modern home.
- The corner plot, driveway and detached double garage provide a strong base for improving the property's layout and outdoor setting.
- Previous owners commissioned plans for a larger bungalow; these may offer a starting point for exploring extension or reconfiguration, subject to planning permission.
Key risks
- Peeling or missing finishes, worn floors and dated fittings across the rooms shown make this a substantial multi-room programme; allow for a full interior transformation rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- Investigate the visible ceiling crack and the extent of the surface discolouration before committing to the scope of work.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Wivelsfield Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Burgess Hill
Hassocks Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · Hassocks
Haywards Heath Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Haywards Heath
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
Monthly Repayments
£1,737
Based on a loan of £318,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-5.6% since listed
£425,000£25,000(-5.6%)
08/10/2026£450,000Initial listing
16/09/2026Services
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