6 bed semi-detached house for sale

London Road, Burgess Hill RH15

Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £615,000

This beautifully proportioned Georgian property extends to over 2,900 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged across four floors, offering an exceptional blend of period character and practicality.

Occupying approximately a third of an acre, the property presents a compelling development opportunity (subject to the necessary consents), while enjoying a highly convenient position close to Burgess Hill town centre and two mainline railway stations-making it ideally suited for both investors and owner-occupiers alike.

Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £615,000

Hamlyn Smith are pleased to bring to the market this elegant Georgian home, offering over 2,900 sq ft of versatile living space across four floors. Combining period charm with modern practicality, the property is set on a generous 3rd of an acre plot on the edge of the South Downs, with expansive front and side gardens and excellent potential for a self-contained annexe or further development, including conversion into period flats (subject to planning consent).

The property features multiple reception rooms, including a principal living room to the front with an open fireplace, bay window, and classic period detailing, a formal dining room next door, and a bright orangery to the side of the house. The spacious kitchen/dining room is located towards the rear of the property, fitted with a range of units and integrated appliances, while French doors create a seamless flow between the interior and the garden. The rear wing of the property offers a large bedroom, reception room, and bathroom with its own entrance – ideal for conversion into a self-contained annexe. Above this annexe, there is a large loft space, fully boarded with a Velux window, offering excellent potential for additional accommodation, a home office, or a studio. The property also benefits from a basement, which can be used for storage, accessed from the entrance hall.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, with storage and period features throughout. The second floor adds two further double bedrooms and a large walk-in storage room with loft access, providing further scope for expansion or a home studio.

Externally, the property offers a private driveway with off-road parking, a single detached garage, and a substantial front garden with mature trees, established planting, and fruit trees including apple, pear, and fig. Burgess Hill town centre is nearby, offering a wide range of amenities including shops, cafés, restaurants, and supermarkets, while transport links to London Victoria, London Bridge, Gatwick, and Brighton are excellent via both Burgess Hill and Wivelsfield stations. Families are well served by highly regarded state and independent schools, including Burgess Hill School for Girls, Hurstpierpoint College, Ardingly College, and Brighton College.

This Georgian home, in need of refurbishment, presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a spacious period property with charm, modern comfort, and significant potential for development, set in a prime South Downs location.

Please note, any viewings or offers that take place from this moment must be placed through the auction T&Cs as per the Sellers agreement.

Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.
This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent. The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Our verification process is in place to ensure that aml procedure are carried out in accordance with the law. The advertised price is commonly referred to as a ‘Starting Bid’ or ‘Guide Price’ and is accompanied by a ‘Reserve Price’. The ‘Reserve Price’ is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the ‘Guide Price’ / ‘Starting Bid’. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum which could be up to £7,200 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.