4 bedroom cottage for sale

Tenure: Freehold

An attractive end of terrace Grade II Listed period property that presents colour washed rendered elevations below a tiled roof. The property offers generous accommodation laid out over three floors and benefits from a ground floor bedroom suite. The accommodation retains a wealth of period charm with many exposed ceiling timbers and period fireplaces. Outside the property has an attractive area of enclosed garden with a further area that falls away which can be included within the sale if required, subject to negotiation.

Historical Note
The Priors Lodge is one of a number of buildings that grew up around Battle Abbey. The Abbots Cottage and The Priors Lodge were originally one house and believed to date back to the 14th century although there is evidence of parts that may date back as far as the 11th century. Indeed some of the ancient masonry that exists in the cellar is constructed of similar stone to the Abbey itself. The Abbots Cottage and Priors Lodge were resided in by John Hammond in AD 1538. He was the last Abbot who retired after the suspension of the monastery of Battle Abbey.

DRAWING ROOM
being L shaped 17' 7" x 13' 2" (5.36m x 4.01m) plus 9'6" x 8'1" (2.90m x 2.46m). A double aspect room with exposed ceiling timbers, part panelled walls and an impressive painted inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam and wood burning stove. Further cast iron feature fireplace, double radiator and cupboard with shelving.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
12' 5" x 11' 1" (3.78m x 3.38m) A double aspect room with door leading onto rear patio. Exposed wooden floorboards, single radiator and further fitted double base units with space for cooker and dishwasher to side, working surface over incorporating a 1½ bowl acrylic sink with mixer tap and drainer, extractor fan. Access to larder cupboard with shelving.

REAR HALLWAY
with exposed wall timbers, exposed brickwork, single radiator and access to secondary staircase and door providing access to:

CELLAR
with brick steps down and measuring approximately 22' 3" x 8' 2" (6.78m x 2.49m) and housing the gas and electricity meters.

DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM
with exposed wall timbers and fitted with a white panelled bath with telephone style taps, low level WC and vanity unit with tiled surround. Single radiator.

SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM 4
12' 4" x 11' 3" (3.76m x 3.43m) with window and door onto rear garden, wood block flooring, feature fireplace with copper hood and space for inset electric fire.

A doorway leads through to:

SHOWER ROOM
with window to side, ceramic tiled floor and walls and fitted with a wet area shower, low level WC and was hand basin.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
with windows to rear and single radiator.

BEDROOM 1
13' 7" x 10' 7" (4.14m x 3.23m) with window to front, picture rail, single radiator.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
incorporating a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower with glazed door. Tiled walls and extractor fan.

An interconnecting door leads through to:

NURSERY/DRESSING ROOM
9' 4" x 9' (2.84m x 2.74m) with window to front and single radiator.

BEDROOM 2
12' x 9' 1" (3.66m x 2.77m) with window to side, part panelled walls and single radiator. Door through to:

CLOAKROOM
with tiled walls and incorporating a low level WC, wash hand basin, separate recess with shower with glazed door and further doorway leading through to FURTHER STAIRCASE (not in use).

From the first floor landing stairs lead to:

BEDROOM 3
13' 6" x 12' 10" (4.11m x 3.91m) with a double aspect taking in attractive views with exposed ceiling and wall timbers, single radiator and doorway through to:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
with low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and corner glazed shower.

OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property is an area of patio that extends down to an area of lawn with mature and established flower beds. The gardens will be enclosed by a close board fence and will have access to a side passageway that will lead to the front of the property. Beyond the pathway to the rear is a further substantial area of garden that falls away gently and is particularly established and mature. This land can be purchased with the property or will be retained by the vendors depending on individual requirements.

NOTE
There are flying freeholds between The Priors Lodge and The Abbots Cottage.

Property Ref:1_1660_2488106