Following National Walking Month[1] in May, several studies have shown the significant health benefits of adding walking into The British daily routine. A brisk walk of just over 20 minutes a day could help you live up to five years longer, help lower blood pressure, increase memory and lower levels of stress[2]. Perfect for house hunters looking to reap the rewards of walking, ramblers will be in their element at Millwood Designer Homes’ exclusive development The Paddock in Ansty, West Sussex.

Situated on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Paddock enjoys stunning countryside views. The nearby village of Cuckfield is just over a mile away and offers residents all the necessary day-to-day amenities, as well as a large number of pretty public footpaths and river-side walks through ancient woodland.

Philip Brown, Sales Director at Millwood Designer Homes, comments: “Keeping active is extremely important whatever your age and walking is considered one of the easiest forms of exercise you can do to make a difference. The Paddock is the perfect development for prospective buyers looking to live in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The South Downs offer a beautiful selection of walks, ideal for residents to make the most of the outdoors as we enter the warmer summer months.”

The Paddock is a collection of five detached four and five bedroom properties. The homes have been crafted with the highest attention to detail combining traditional architectural features with a seamless internal specification. Contemporary modern kitchens are fitted with a comprehensive range of units, ceramic floor tiles, quartz worktops and fully integrated appliances, including an induction hob and 2 single electric ovens. Bathrooms also feature contemporary white suites with ceramic floor tiles and chrome fittings.

Available for immediate occupation, the Nutbourne is an impressive five bedroom property, ideal for family living. This home offers buyers a spacious open plan kitchen and family area, complete with a breakfast bar, brick fireplace with a wood burning stove and utility room. Also located on the ground floor is a generously sized separate drawing room and dining room, perfect for entertaining guests. Upstairs, the master bedroom features large fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. A further four bedrooms are located on this floor, one with an en-suite shower room and a family bathroom. The home also offers a large detached double garage.

Ansty is surrounded by the bustling neighbouring towns of Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, for easy access to a selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, as well as excellent schools. The local public house, The Talbot in Cuckfield is the perfect pit stop after a day of exploring the ancient woodland. The seaside town of Brighton is just 14 miles away, for a wide range of shopping, leisure and entertainment activities, to suit the whole family.

Despite its rural surroundings, The Paddock enjoys convenient transport links. Haywards Heath train station is less than five miles from the development and offers regular services to London in less than an hour. Excellent road links include the A23 that leads to the M23 and M25, convenient for those making international journeys from Gatwick and Heathrow airports.