South Road, Hailsham

This charming period cottage on South Road, offered to the market chain free, provides a wonderfully deceptive level of space arranged over three floors. Blending character features with practical living, the property comprises a front-facing lounge, separate dining room, a generous kitchen-breakfast room, ground floor WC, and a useful study ideal for home working. A rear conservatory overlooks a beautifully mature, cottage-style garden, a peaceful and private space bursting with established plants and seating areas. On the first floor is a large double bedroom and a spacious bathroom with both bath and separate shower, while the second bedroom occupies the converted loft on the upper floor, offering a bright and versatile room. The property benefits from gas central heating, uPVC double glazing throughout, and is ideally positioned within easy reach of Hailsham town centre, shops, and public transport links. This is a lovely, well-maintained home that will appeal to buyers looking for character, space and a private garden oasis.

The Area - South Road serves as one of the routes in and out of Hailsham, offering excellent access while still retaining a residential charm. As a key thoroughfare, it connects the town directly with the A22, providing straightforward links to Eastbourne, Polegate, Uckfield and beyond. The area is home to a number of attractive period properties.

Its location is highly convenient, just a short, level walk from Hailsham town centre where you’ll find a wide selection of supermarkets, independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants, along with amenities such as doctors’ surgeries, banks and the popular Hailsham Pavilion cinema. The town also boasts a leisure centre with swimming pool, and several well-regarded primary and secondary schools nearby.

Public transport is well catered for, with regular bus services running along South Road itself. Routes including the 51, 98 and 54 provide direct links to Eastbourne, Polegate, Heathfield, and Uckfield. Polegate station is under 4 miles away and offers mainline rail services to London Victoria, Brighton, and Gatwick, making this a popular spot for commuters.

The coastal town of Eastbourne is around 15 minutes by car or bus, while the wider Wealden countryside and South Downs National Park are within easy reach for walkers and nature lovers. South Road’s positioning makes it ideal for those needing excellent transport links while still wanting to enjoy the charm and convenience of Hailsham’s historic market town setting.