Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Hassocks, West Sussex

Approximately eight miles north of Brighton, Hassocks was just a few small dwellings and a coaching inn until the mid 19th century, when work started on the London to Brighton railway. It took 6,000 men up to two years to blast and build the Clayton Tunnel beneath the South Downs, some 1¼ miles long and 270 feet below ground. Thanks to their labours, property for sale in Hassocks is quite expensive, though less than neighbouring Ditchling and Hurstpierpoint. As a guide, estate agents in Hassocks value cottages, offering two bedrooms, from £210,000, and from £225,000 for semi-detached houses offering three bedrooms. Detached, family houses, with four bedrooms and garage, are from £375,000, climbing to £800,000+ for the most prestigious modern executive houses and period properties.

If you are looking for flats for sale in Hassocks they are mostly found in purpose-built developments starting at £170,000, although there are a few flats in period-house conversions.

Amenities for property in Hassocks

Hassocks has a good selection of shops, a library, post office, dental surgery and easy access to healthcare centres in Ditchling and Hurstpierpoint. There are five pre-school playgroups, an infants' school, two primary schools and Windmills County Junior School. Secondary education is available at Downlands School and, in neighbouring Burgess Hill, at Oakmeads Community School. Hassocks has a popular community centre called Adastra Hall, and local watering holes such as The Friar's Oak and The Hassocks Hotel. There are several local restaurants including The Pilgrim Goose and The Thatched Inn. But, the best way to relax and enjoy Hassocks is by exploring the many walks and footpaths that lead to spectacular views of the glorious Sussex countryside.

Transport in Hassocks

The railway station in Hassocks is just two stops from Brighton and approximately 60 minutes from stations in London Victoria, London Blackfriars and London Bridge. Hassocks is east of the A23 dual carriageway which leads south to Brighton and north to Gatwick Airport and the M25.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Hassocks, which is covered by postcode, BN6, you may also wish to consider Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Henfield, Hove and Brighton.