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About
Catkins is a substantial detached chalet bungalow that was constructed in 2022 by Whelan Homes and therefore enjoys the balance of a 10 year LABC warranty.
The property was constructed to a high standard and enjoys modern features such as solar panels, under floor heating and an EV charger.
The entrance hall is a spacious and welcoming space with a turn staircase giving access to the first floor.
The principle room is an open plan kitchen/living/dining space with double doors leading out to the level south facing rear garden, the kitchen is fully integrated with modern appliances and leads to the utility room which has a courtesy door to the double garage.
All three bedrooms are generous doubles, two on the ground floor, one having the benefit of a small dressing area and an en-suite shower room, and the family bathroom completes the ground floor.
The master bedroom is on the first floor and enjoys a wall of fitted wardrobes, as well as a dressing area and a large en-suite bath/shower room.
The whole property is presented in excellent order throughout and is located in a small private close in the popular village of Hellingly just a short walk from the Cuckoo Trail.
The village has a church, primary school, recreation ground and facilities.
Hailsham is a short drive away and offers supermarkets, including a Waitrose, other High Street shops and supermarkets and rail services are available from Polegate which links with Eastbourne, Lewes and London Victoria.
The area is generally well served for schools, Hellingly and Herstmonceux primary schools, Hailsham community college, Bedes at Upper Dicker, as well as a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities as well as sites of historical interest.
Chain Free.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES A covered entrance porch with recessed lighting and glazed door to ENTRANCE HALL 14' 9" x 9' 0" (4.50m x 2.74m) max with two windows to front, staircase to first floor landing, recessed lighting, Quickstep laminate flooring, airing cupboard and large coats cupboard.
KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING AREA 29' 11" x 21' 11" (9.12m x 6.68m) max.
A very large open plan space with a kitchen area with window to side, pendant lights and recessed lighting and fitted with a range of base and wall mounted shaker style units incorporating cupboards and drawers with quartz working surfaces, integrated Bosch electric oven and grill, five ring Bosch induction hob, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
There is a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap, breakfast bar, ceramic tiled flooring which carries through to dining area with window to rear and sliding doors out to the garden.
The reception area is a welcoming space with window to the rear overlooking the garden.
From the kitchen a door leads to UTILITY ROOM 14' 4" x 6' 3" (4.37m x 1.91m) with window to rear, recessed lighting, ceramic tiled floor and fitted with a range of shaker style units, quartz working surface with stainless steel sink.
A door leads to the garage.
INNER HALLWAY with recessed lighting and giving access to BEDROOM 2 14' 7" x 10' 9" (4.45m x 3.28m) with window to rear, walk in wardrobe with recessed lighting, fitted wardrobes and shelving.
EN-SUITE 1 7' 8" x 5' 7" (2.34m x 1.70m) with window to rear, recessed lighting, fully tiled and fitted with a shower unit with fixed and hand held shower attachments, vanity sink unit, wc and heated towel rail.
FAMILY BATHROOM 10' 8" x 6' 3" (3.25m x 1.91m) with window to side, recessed lighting, fully tiled and fitted with a vanity sink unit, wc, panelled bath with shower attachment and heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 3 15' 1" x 12' 4" (4.60m x 3.76m) with window to front.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING with recessed lighting and door to DRESSING AREA 8' 6" x 6' 4" (2.59m x 1.93m) with radiator and leading through to MASTER BEDROOM 16' 4" x 13' 3" (4.98m x 4.04m) with Velux windows, fitted wardrobes, recessed lighting.
EN-SUITE 2 11' 9" x 8' 1" (3.58m x 2.46m) with Velux window to side, fully tiled, recessed lighting and fitted with a shower unit with fixed and hand held shower attachments, vanity sink unit, wc, bath, heated towel, electric mirror.
DOUBLE GARAGE with electric remotely operated roller door, power and light, housing the fuse boards, boiler and electric car charging point.
There is a courtesy door to the side of the property. OUTSIDE From Station Road a shared driveway gives access to its own private driveway with parking for two cars.
The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn with attractive well stocked flower beds and a block paved footpath giving access to the porch.
There is a gated access to the side leading to the level south facing rear garden which is of a generous size, fence enclosed, planted borders, raised flower beds and an area of patio.
COUNCIL TAX Wealden District Council Band F - £4043.01
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About 19 Station Road, Hellingly, BN27
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