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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · BN27 1QG
Sold STCListed 224 days
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About
A three bedroom, detached house set in a fabulous semi-rural location with expansive southerly views across the Pevensey Levels towards the coast Ivy Cottage has an interesting history, having been a shop selling salt harvested from the Pevensey Levels.
The property has been extended over time and the current owners have carried out recent refurbishment works to include a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom.
The house provides a three bedroom detached home extending to some 1,207sq ft arranged over two floors with lots of natural light and wonderful rural views.
There is attractive parquet flooring throughout most of the ground floor which comprises, a large south facing conservatory, entrance hall, sitting room, dining/family room, kitchen and bathroom.
The kitchen has a good range of modern fitted base and wall units with worksurface, stainless steel sink, integrated electric oven and inset electric hob with extractor over.
There is space for other freestanding appliances.
The staircase leads from the entrance hall up to the first floor galleried landing off which are doors to the three bedrooms and shower room, all benefiting from new flooring.
The garden is south facing with a good length of lawn and paved sitting out area off the conservatory with wonderful open views across the Pevensey Levels.
There is hedging along the road frontage, mature trees to one side and timber fencing along other boundaries.
Off the lane, there is access onto a good sized driveway parking area set to one side of the house, off which is the garage and access to the rear terrace and gardens and conservatory entrance doors.
A separate pedestrian access from the lane with timber gate leads through to the garden with a path to the kitchen entrance door.
A small timber shed set behind the garage provides a convenient garden store. Services Mains electricity, water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating and hot water.
Outgoings Council Tax Band ‘E’ Local Authority Wealden District Council Energy Performance EPC rating ‘E’ Tenure Freehold Nestled between the Pevensey Levels Nature Reserve to the south and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the north, Ivy Cottage enjoys a semi-rural location along a country lane with stunning countryside views.
Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent 15th century moated castle and The Observatory Science centre.
The village centre is just under two miles away and has a mini supermarket, post office, pub, coffee shop, and other independent stores and a medical centre and primary school.
The larger town of Hailsham, with a selection of supermarkets, high street shops, amenities and schooling for all ages is about 4 miles distant.
The coastal towns of Bexhill and Eastbourne are some 9 and 12 miles away respectively whilst the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells with its excellent shopping centre, numerous restaurants and extensive recreational opportunities is about 22 miles to the north.
Mainline train services to the City are available from Battle station (London Bridge/Charing Cross) or Polegate station (London Victoria), both within 10 miles.
Value & comps
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About Lower Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, BN27
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