Detached house for sale in Hankham Street, Hankham, Westham, East Sussex BN24

Council tax band: E

A really delightful detached period cottage (not listed) circa 1650. Extremely well presented with good ceiling heights throughout this charming cottage which is full of character. Set off a private courtyard away from the lane in beautiful south facing large gardens backing onto fields with superb views down to the coast. A wrought iron gate set between old brick walls leads to a courtyard at the front of the house and the main entrance. A studded oak door leads into the entrance hall with a cloakroom, opposite which is the guest bedroom and then the hall leads through to the breakfast room with storage cupboard and window enjoying the view, and access to the kitchen. The kitchen is recently fitted and provides a good range of storage, ample worksurfaces, gas hob and electric oven, plumbing for a washing machine, sink unit below a window enjoying the views. There is a door through to a boot room which gives access to the garden. The study is a very good size with beamed ceiling, storage cupboard below stairs and door to a small hall where there is a studded door to the garden and stairs to the first floor. The sitting room has double aspect views, beamed ceiling, storage cupboard and central fireplace with a fitted gas fire. The room opens through to what is currently used as a dining room, once more with beams and a double aspect along with a Velux window to allow more light in.
On the first floor the main bedroom has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a double aspect with views across the adjoining farmland and a built- in wardrobe, There is plenty of space for a super king bed. The second bedroom is a standard double, also has a high beamed ceiling a built-in wardrobe with carved oak door and frame, window enjoying the views. The bathroom is large and fitted with a range of storage units and cupboards set into which is the wash basin, Separate shower, bath and w.c., and airing cupboard with additional storage.

The cottage has recently had the majority of the roof renewed, double glazed character windows installed, some re-wiring, a new gas boiler fitted 2 years ago, a damp course installed, new carpet, sheds, new fencing and greenhouse The integrity of the house has been updated and recently redecorated. A piv unit with heater to move air around the house and new loft insulation along with new porches for the two doors at the rear of the house into the garden. There is fibre optic broadband in the lane. Gas fired central heating, private drainage. Tax Band E.

Outside: The very pretty and private approach to a courtyard also gives access to either side of the cottage. The garden is a delight, designed and planted with mature shrubs and many flowering plants along the side borders and around the pond. A raised area has a cobble stone and brick wall providing shelter for a seating area. A pathway winds down the garden to a secured fenced vegetable garden with raised beds, sheds and a greenhouse. A gate leads into the field behind and the other side of the field there is gap leading through to a public footpath. The single garage is off the lane adjacent to the courtyard which is shared with two other properties.

Piv unit to circulate air and fibre in road

Hankham is a small village with a primary school, church, medieval and period buildings and a community which holds annual events to join. This is a coastal village set among the Pevensey Marshes and in an area where there is much to do as a tourist with Pevensey Bay only 3.3 miles away and other coastal towns, places of interest and historic and National Trust properties within easy reach. Just up the lane is a large garden centre with other shops and a café. Hailsham is the nearest town for supermarkets and shopping and is around 4.8 miles. Polegate station is 4.2 miles with a service to Brighton and London.

Directions: Once in Hankham on Hankham Street which is the main lane through the village, look out for a detached single garage with the name of the house on it, opposite a layby. Walk into the courtyard to the side of the garage and through the wrought iron gate into a walled passageway which leads to the cottage.

Agents Note: Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase.