Watching the world’s finest tennis for 14 days is enough to inspire anyone to pick up a racket and hit the court. And where better than your very own tennis court to play a few sets?

Sophie Wysock-Wright of Savills Haywards Heath said: “Properties with their own courts can be a good investment; they are very low maintenance and if it is proportionate to the property then it can add value.”

Here are some top tips for installing a tennis court:

Generally speaking tennis courts are more popular than swimming pools, as they have many other uses and are lower maintenance.

• You won’t need planning consent for the court itself if it is within the gardens of the house, but you will need it for the surround fencing as this is generally in excess of 6ft in height.

• If you're planning to build a court within the setting of a listed building, then listed building consent may well be required. It's essential to seek professional advice.

• Green is the usual colour choice for fencing but actually, black is less conspicuous and blends in better with the surroundings.

• Grass or clay? Both have their advantages but bear in mind that grass will take a fair amount of maintenance and will need regular 'rest' periods, while a new clay surface will probably have to be replaced in five years.

• Most people play tennis in the evening so be aware of the westerly light. It’s better to put in a north to south-facing court rather than an east to west.

Dreams of becoming the next Andy Murray or Serena Williams are only an ace away with this choice of homes with tennis courts:

Longacre, Barcombe, guide price £1,750,000. A striking five bedroom, contemporary style family house with far reaching South Downs views, championship-standard tennis court and about 1.14 acres.

http://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbhhrshys140173#/r/detail/GBHHRSHYS140173

Stonehouse, High Hurstwood, near Uckfield, guide price £2,250,000. A Grade II listed country house with equestrian facilities, set in over 21 acres. Four reception rooms, five/six bedrooms, four bathrooms, a one bedroom cottage and a tennis court.

http://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbhhrshys160157#/r/detail/GBHHRSHYS160157

Park Gate, near Lewes, guide price £4,000,000. Elegant and beautifully presented Grade II listed late Georgian country house with five reception rooms, eight bedrooms (three en suite), two further bathrooms, barn stabling, tennis court, walled garden, sweeping lawns, pond, woodland and pasture. Total of about 27 acres.

http://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbhhrshys160125#/r/detail/GBHHRSHYS160125

For more information, contact Savills Haywards Heath on 01444 446000.