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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · BN27 4LF
Sold STCListed 280 days
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About
Welcome to this quaint 2 bedroom character cottage situated in the heart of Herstmonceux village with all amenities on your doorstep, there really is no need for a car!
Being chain free, this property is ideal for a first time buyer or as a buy to let investment. With lots of original features this charming cottage is full of character.
On entering the property you will appreciate the cosy lounge with beamed ceiling and feature fireplace with inset wood-burner continuing through to the downstairs shower-room and kitchen/diner.
Although small and compact, the property has everything you need and has been designed to make use of all of the space.
The rustic style kitchen has a brand new freestanding electric oven and hob, cream cupboards with wooden worktops, storage shelving, a butler style sink and room for appliances.
There is an alcove area within the kitchen to put a dining table and the back door leads out to a courtyard garden, with a handy built-in log store and space for outside seating.
The downstairs shower-room is fitted with a shower cubicle, vanity sink unit and low level WC.
Stairs from the ground floor lead to the first floor and two double bedrooms with views to the front and rear of the property.
LOCATION: Ideally situated in the heart of Herstmonceux village with all amenities needed such as local shops, post office, café, restaurants, doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, barbers, beauty salon and much more, there is no need to head further afield.
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.
Additional info: Mains drainage, mains water, electric heating, wood burner.
Broadband Speed - 75 mbps, EPC – D, Council Tax Band- A AGENT COMMENTS: “A great starter home or investment property in a popular village location”
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