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Bentswood Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3PW

South East

£425,000

Listed on 23/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garden

Description

This substantial semi-detached house in a sought-after area of Haywards Heath presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to complete an extensive renovation project. Currently configured with four bedrooms, the property has already seen significant improvements, including a loft conversion and a partial ground-floor extension, laying the groundwork for a more versatile family home. The unfinished nature of the property allows potential buyers to tailor the finishing touches to their own specifications. One notable feature is the high-quality detached garden annexe, which offers a comfortable one-bedroom accommodation complete with a bathroom and an open-plan lounge/kitchen area. This space is ideal for various uses, such as independent living for family members, a home office, or guest accommodation, subject to necessary permissions. Situated conveniently on Bentswood Road, the property is close to local amenities, including shops, cafés, and leisure facilities. With excellent transport links via Haywards Heath's mainline railway station and easy access to major roads like the A23 and M23, this location is perfect for commuters. The surrounding Sussex countryside adds to the appeal, providing a balance of town convenience and rural charm. This property is a unique opportunity for those ready to take on a project and create a substantial contemporary home.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a substantial, part-completed project with a clear end goal: finish the ground-floor extension, make good the exposed structure and surfaces, and shape the enlarged family home to your own specification. The loft conversion and detached one-bedroom garden annexe add useful flexibility, while the existing living room and kitchen offer scope for a full interior update. The garden also has mature planting and patio/path areas to work with once the building materials and debris are cleared.

Key opportunities

  • Complete the partially built ground-floor extension and finish its openings and exposed structure to create the larger living space described in the listing.
  • Make the loft-converted main house work as a family home, including considering the stated option of turning one bedroom into a family bathroom.
  • Use the detached one-bedroom garden annexe as flexible independent accommodation, a family suite or home workspace, subject to any required consents.

Key risks

  • The exposed joists, unfinished blockwork and openings, dated finishes and garden worksite debris make this a substantial completion job: the £80,000–£160,000 works range calls for a full-project budget and programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
  • The floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged.

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Map

Location

Bentswood Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3PW
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Haywards Heath Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Haywards Heath

  • Wivelsfield Rail Station

    2.8 miles

    Train · Burgess Hill

  • Burgess Hill Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · Burgess Hill

  • Balcombe Rail Station

    4.2 miles

    Train · Balcombe

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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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