5 bed house for sale Private Road, Balcombe, RH17
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
A traditional family home occupying a wonderfully private elevated position in the heart of the High Weald, with breath taking views, 4.8 acres of grounds and a charming, detached cottage. Bockenwood occupies an exceptional and highly coveted position along a secluded lane in the village of Balcombe, at the heart of the High Weald.
Key features
- Five bedrooms
- Three bathrooms
- 4.8 acres of grounds and gardens
- Two garages
- Ancillary accommodation
- Private Road
- Balcombe station - 1.5 miles
- Worth School - 3 miles
- Handcross Park School - 1.9 miles
Floorplan
Price guide
£487 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in RH17 (£332–£568, 10th–90th percentile, 307 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 307 homes sold in RH17 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in RH17 →
Location
Private Road, Balcombe, RH17, RH17 6PS
In the High Weald National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.
- Council tax
- Band G (Approx £4,124/year)Mid Sussex's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept for band G. Your bill may differ: single-person and other discounts may apply.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £1,777,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £395,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in RH17 6PS. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Coombe Cottage, Private Road Detached | Detached | Oct 2025 | — | — | — | £1,645,000 |
| Coombe House, Private Road Detached | Detached | May 2025 | — | — | — | £3,725,000 |
| Shortridge, Private Road Detached | Detached | Apr 2023 | — | — | — | £3,000,000 |
| Coombe House Cottage, Private Road Detached | Detached | Nov 2022 | — | — | — | £1,520,000 |
| Coombe House Cottage, Private Road Detached | Detached | Jun 2016 | — | — | — | £1,004,000 |
| Coombe House, Private Road Detached | Detached | Aug 2009 | — | — | — | £1,900,000 |
| Beech House, Private Road Detached | Detached | Jun 2006 | — | — | — | £1,310,000 |
| Shortridge, Private Road Detached | Detached | Jul 2003 | — | — | — | £850,000 |
All sales on Private Road → All sold prices in Haywards Heath →
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.




