4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Albert Road, Polegate BN26

AP Estate Agents are delighted to present this fantastic opportunity to acquire a spacious and extended four‐bedroom semi‐detached home, ideally positioned just a short walk from Polegate’s shops and mainline railway station. Offering generous accommodation and excellent potential, this property is perfect for buyers looking to modernise and create a home tailored to their own style. The house has been thoughtfully extended to provide a larger, more versatile living space, while the original integral garage has been converted into a highly practical additional room with an adjoining utility area. This flexible space lends itself beautifully to a variety of uses—whether as a secure children’s playroom, a hobby or craft room, a dedicated home office, or even a fifth bedroom. With water close by, there is also scope for an ensuite (subject to the usual planning consents), giving future owners a wide range of exciting possibilities.
Inside the property


You enter the property into a welcoming hallway at the foot of the stairs leading to the first floor. A understairs WC adds real practicality for a busy household, complemented by additional built‐in understairs storage—always a valuable feature in any family home.

From here, you step into the living room, which opens through an archway into the dining area positioned at the front of the house. A charming chimney breast remains in place, featuring an ornamental recess and attractive alcoves on either side—ideal for shelving or display. The large bay window floods the room with natural light, enhancing the sense of space. Moving through to the main living area, you’ll find a stone fireplace with an integrated gas flame fire, creating a cosy focal point. Either side of the fireplace offers further potential for storage or bespoke shelving. A second archway leads into the extended section of the home, where the space opens beautifully and draws your eye straight out to the garden through impressive large sliding doors. This area flows naturally into the kitchen, which enjoys an L‐shaped arrangement of units providing excellent cupboard and drawer storage, along with a small breakfast bar positioned above the radiator. The kitchen includes an inset electric oven, halogen hob with extractor, and space for a fridge‐freezer. A back door gives direct access to the rear garden. An interesting feature of the layout is the ante room/study, which links the kitchen back to the hallway, creating a circular flow around the ground floor. This room includes an internal window looking into the extended living area, adding character and additional light. From the kitchen, a step down leads into the utility area, where the current owners house their washing machine, dryer, and tall appliances. A further internal door opens into the room that was once the integral garage. Now fully converted, it benefits from a double‐glazed window overlooking the front of the property and offers superb versatility—ideal as a playroom, hobby room, office, or even an additional bedroom.
Upstairs


Stairs rise to the first‐floor landing, where the accommodation divides in two directions. To the left is a front-facing bedroom with a window overlooking the front of the property. Opposite sits a smaller bedroom, ideal as a child’s room or study, complete with a built‐in cupboard and views across the rear garden. Walking back past the stairs, you reach the principal bedroom—a generous, light-filled room with dual‐aspect windows to the front. Along the far wall, two fitted double wardrobes with overhead cupboards provide excellent storage, with a dressing table neatly positioned between them. Adjacent is the fourth bedroom, which is by no means the smallest. This room also benefits from fitted cupboards and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the rear of the property. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom, fitted with a white suite including a pedestal wash basin, low‐level WC, and a panelled bath with an electric shower and adjustable head above. The walls are fully tiled for ease of maintenance. Loft access is located on the landing. While the loft is not fully boarded, the owners confirm that there are usable storage surfaces, and—subject to the usual permissions—there may be potential to extend into this space should additional accommodation be required.
Outside


The front garden has been almost entirely brick‐paved to create excellent off‐road parking, comfortably accommodating at least two vehicles. Mature shrubs along the boundary add greenery and soften the frontage, giving a pleasant contrast to the hard landscaping. The rear garden is a generous size and offers huge potential. Steps lead down from both the back door and the patio doors into a space that has not been regularly tended in recent years—making it an exciting project for those with green fingers who want to shape and personalise their own outdoor retreat. A central pathway runs the length of the garden, flanked by dense shrub borders and an area of lawn. The perimeter appears secure, with several established trees providing natural privacy and a lovely sense of seclusion. At the far end of the garden, there is a timber‐framed shed ideal for storing tools and equipment, along with a glass greenhouse and a former vegetable‐growing area—perfect for anyone keen to revive a productive kitchen garden.
Location


Situated in one of Polegate’s most convenient residential pockets, Albert Road enjoys a superb location just moments from the High Street and the mainline railway station. Daily life here is wonderfully easy, with a selection of local shops, cafés, a bakery, convenience stores and essential services all within a short walk, making this an ideal setting for families, commuters and anyone seeking a well‐connected home. Polegate’s mainline station is a major advantage, offering direct services to London Victoria, Brighton and Eastbourne, as well as regular coastal connections—perfect for those who commute or simply enjoy effortless travel. Excellent bus links also run through the town, providing reliable public transport to surrounding areas. Families are well served by a choice of respected local schools, including Polegate Primary School, rated Outstanding and located approximately 0.4 miles away, and Willingdon Community School, around 1.5 miles by car. Several nurseries and early‐years settings are also close by, adding to the area’s appeal for younger families. Polegate sits at the foot of the South Downs National Park, placing miles of scenic countryside, walking routes and cycle trails practically on the doorstep. The Cuckoo Trail, Friston Forest and the rolling Downs offer endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. For wider amenities, the larger towns of Eastbourne (5 miles) and Hailsham (4 miles) are easily reached, while Brighton lies approximately 20 miles along the coast and Hastings around 17 miles to the east. Gatwick Airport is also within comfortable reach at roughly 35 miles, making both domestic and international travel straightforward. The coast is just a short drive away, offering beaches, promenades and seafront attractions, while Polegate itself retains a friendly, community‐focused atmosphere with everything you need close at hand. Altogether, this is a location that blends convenience, connectivity and countryside beautifully.

Directions:

Hallway

4.29m x 1.80m (14' 1" x 5' 11")

Sitting Area

6.82m x 5.45m (22' 5" x 17' 11")

Dining Room

3.92m x 3.50m (12' 10" x 11' 6")

Study

2.57m x 1.95m (8' 5" x 6' 5")

Kitchen

2.91m x 4.32m (9' 7" x 14' 2")

Utility

1.81m x 2.26m (5' 11" x 7' 5")

Spare Room/Bedroom 5

2.26m x 4.35m (7' 5" x 14' 3")

First Floor Landing

0.85m x 3.34m (2' 9" x 10' 11")

Principle Bedroom

3m x 5.05m (9' 10" x 16' 7")

Bedroom 2

3.35m x 3.20m (11' 0" x 10' 6")

Bedroom 3

3.18m x 2.23m (10' 5" x 7' 4")

Bedroom 4

1.72m x 3.46m (5' 8" x 11' 4")

Bathroom

2.34m x 2.09m (7' 8" x 6' 10")

Agents Notes

This information has been provided on the understanding that all negotiations on the property are conducted through AP Estate Agents. They do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The information including any text, photographs, virtual tours and videos and plans are for the guidance of prospective purchasers only and represent a subjective opinion. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact about the property, its condition or its value. And accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or seller(s). A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor have any services, appliances or specific fittings been tested. All measurements and distances are approximate. A list of the fixtures and fittings for the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller's Solicitors. Where there is reference to planning permission or potential, such information is giv...