3 bedroom semi-detached house

GUIDE PRICE: £425,000-£435,000
We are proud to present this stunning period property situated in the centre of Herstmonceux village finished to a high standard throughout. Built in 1680, this charming cottage boasts three to four good sized bedrooms, and retains all the original features whilst still having a modern feel and offers an ideal family home in a sought-after village location.

KEY FEATURES:-
GRADE II LISTED 3-4 SEMI-DETACHED CHARACTER COTTAGE
LIVING ROOM WITH WOODBURNER
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN
DINING ROOM
ENCLOSED FRONT AND REAR GARDENS
OUTBUILDING/WORKSHOP – COULD BE CONVERTED TO ANNEX (STP)
VILLAGE LOCATION WITH ALL AMENITIES

This period character cottage has many of its original features with stone flag flooring downstairs, wooden flooring upstairs and exposed beams. The home opens into a living room with built in original cupboards, oak flooring and has a feature log burning fire, perfect for cosy nights in. The modern farmhouse kitchen has plenty of character with an open brick face wall, original beams, flagstone flooring and is fitted with a good range of base units, with oak worktop over, storage shelving, and has an integrated electric oven and hob. The open plan dual aspect dining room continues with the flagstone flooring, beams and looks out onto the pretty cottage front garden, with an additional access door and offers a great space for entertaining or spending quality time with friends and family. The home benefits from a family bathroom on the ground floor with a panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC.

The first floor is accessed via stairs through a door from the sitting room and comprises three double bedrooms, with original wood flooring and beams, bedroom 1 also has access to a further attic room which has excellent potential as a fourth bedroom or office.

OUTSIDE:- Front – pretty cottage gardens with garden path and well stocked borders. Rear – accessed from the kitchen leading immediately to a spacious outbuilding/workshop that has limitless potential for an annex or home office. The large rear garden is enclosed and mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees to give privacy, great for enjoying warmer summer days, barbeques and a safe space for children to play.

LOCATION: The property is situated centrally in the heart of Herstmonceux village. The village itself is surrounded by picturesque open countryside with a village green directly to the rear of the house. The local amenities include a post office, local stores, village hall, doctors surgery, pharmacy, bakery, beautician, coffee house and a selection of local pubs and restaurants all within a few minutes walk. For educational requirements there is the popular Herstmonceux Primary school in the village and Hailsham and Heathfield Community Colleges are within the catchment area. Should you need to visit the larger towns of Hailsham, Eastbourne or Bexhill, these are all within a short drive and the local bus route runs through the village. There are excellent mainline train services from Pevensey Bay, Battle, Polegate and Eastbourne with direct links to central London.

For leisure pursuits in the immediate vicinity, there is the PGL Activity and Tennis Centre, freshwater fishing in Brick Lakes, beautiful walking trails, horse riding and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. The historic castle of Herstmonceux and science observatory centre is a 10 minute drive and the historic town of Battle and Battle Abbey is approx. a 15 minute drive and well worth a visit. The beautiful beaches of Pevensey Bay, Normans Bay and Eastbourne are a short drive and have an array of watersports to enjoy.

ADDITIONAL INFO: Mains Water, Mains drainage, Electric. Broadband: 80mbps. EPC: n/a, Council Tax: D

AGENTS COMMENTS: “A charming character cottage in a sought after village location”