Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Battle, East Sussex

The thriving market town of Battle gets its name from the Battle of Hastings, which was fought between Harold the Saxon king and William the Conqueror in 1066. The town grew up around the Abbey of St Martin which was built by William the Conqueror after the battle. Battle has some notable Georgian buildings along its High Street, and the cottages and houses near the Abbey date from around 1700. In the outlaying areas there are many fine period country houses and cottages, which you will find advertised by the estate agents in Battle. Local residents consider Battle to be one of the friendliest small towns in East Sussex, and although the town has grown and has undergone much new development during the past 20 years, its heart remains. People looking to buy property in Battle who work in London will be interested to learn that many residents from Battle make the daily commute into the capital.

Amenities for properties in Battle

The High Street has a good cross section of independent retailers, including DIY stores, a kitchen shop, two shoe shops, boutiques, a chemist, a library, numerous restaurants and pubs, as well as two small supermarkets. There are larger supermarkets on the outskirts of Hastings, and some residents travel to Eastbourne for its new Harbour and out of town retail parks. There are excellent schools in the locality, making the area popular with families searching for houses for sale in Battle and the surrounding area. Two schools of particular note are Vinehall Preparatory which is a private school and Claverham Community College for secondary state education. If you’re considering Battle property and enjoy the outdoors, you will quickly discover the countryside around Battle is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with many areas for walking, mountain biking and horse riding. The recent refurbishment of Bedgebury Pinetum provides excellent facilities for outdoor pursuits, and is just 10 miles from Battle.

Transport for Battle

Regular train services operate during peak times from the mainline station in Battle into London Charing Cross and Cannon Street in a journey time of an hour and a half. By car Battle is situated six miles north of Hastings, on the A2100, just off the A21 (Junction 5 of the M25).

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Battle, you might like to register with estate agents in Lewes, Robertsbridge and Hailsham.