Pilgrims Way, Hastings

A STUNNING SIX BEDROOM, FOUR RECEPTION ROOM DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE, OCCUPYING A CORNER PLOT WITHIN THIS SOUGHT AFTER RESIDENTIAL CUL-DE-SAC ADJOINING ST HELENS WOODS. THE PROPERTY HAS LOCAL HISTORICAL INTEREST AND ENJOYS TOWNSCAPE VIEWS OVER HASTINGS TOWARDS THE SEA & BEACHY HEAD IN EASTBOURNE. THE HOUSE IS IMMACULATELY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT AND ALSO PROVIDES A 65FT GATED DRIVEWAY, A DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AND IS SET WITHIN BEAUTIFUL GARDENS.

St Michaels is an exceptional family home dating back circa 200 years and formed part of the old Convent and Chapel run by the Sisters of St. John the Divine in the 1950's which was the inspiration for the well known television dramatisation, Call the Midwife. The property provides spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors with the benefit of a large ground floor guest bedroom with en-suite, ideal for dual family occupation. The 31'6 x 17'0 open plan kitchen/living room boasts a large feature fireplace with wood burner, a 14'0 vaulted ceiling and views towards the sea. There are five bedrooms to the first floor as well as an 11'11 x 8'5 family bath/shower room. Outside, the driveway provides off road parking for several vehicles and there is also a detached double garage. The established southerly gardens are a particular feature which wrap around the property including the original stone walls and there is also gated access straight into St Helens Woods.

Further benefits include gas fired central heating, double glazing and viewing is considered essential to appreciate this unique and attractive home with far reaching views. Contact the owners Sole agent, Charles & Co. to arrange a suitable viewing which is strictly by appointment.

Entrance Porch - 3.35m x 1.09m (11'0 x 3'7) - Dual aspect windows with French doors to the side.

Reception Hallway - 5.87m x 2.69m (19'3 x 8'10) - Stairs rising to first floor with built-in understairs storage cupboard and a window to the side.

Family/Cinema Room - 4.39m x 3.66m (14'5 x 12'0) - Feature home media centre and a window to the side.

Study - 3.66m x 2.57m (12'0 x 8'5) - Built-in storage cupboard with shelving to recess and a window to the rear.

Dining Room - 4.19m x 4.11m (13'9 x 13'6) - Oak flooring with twin windows to the front.

Kitchen/Living Room - 9.60m x 5.18m (31'6 x 17'0) - This is a particularly impressive open plan room with a 14ft vaulted ceiling. The kitchen area has been fitted with a range of matching white wall, base & drawer units with worksurfaces extending to three sides including a breakfast bar area. There are built-in appliances to include a five ring gas hob with extractor over, double oven to one side, space for fridge/freezer and space & plumbing for a dishwasher, inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and a window overlooking the gardens. The living room/dining area has exposed wooden flooring, a feature fireplace with fitted wood burner and this is a dual aspect room with French doors to the side and rear leading to the gardens and enjoying views over Hastings towards the sea and Beachy Head.

Utility Room - 4.14m x 2.51m (13'7 x 8'3) - Worksurfaces extending to one side with base & tall storage cupboards to the side, space for tumble dryer and window to the rear. From the utility room there is another small utility which has a worksurface with an inset sink unit, storage cupboards and a space & plumbing for washing machine, window to the rear.

Downstairs Cloakroom/W.C - Suite comprising w.c, vanity unit with wash hand basin & mixer tap with storage cupboards under and a window to the rear.

Guest/Bedroom Six - 5.05m x 4.27m (16'7 x 14'0) - A ground floor guest bedroom ideal for visitors or dual family occupation. This is a dual aspect room with an en-suite.

En-Suite Shower Room - 2.03m x 1.65m (6'8 x 5'5) - Suite comprising corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit & shower attachment, vanity unit incorporating a circular wash hand basin with mixer tap and matching storage cupboards under, w.c to the side, part tiled walls and a window to the side.

First Floor Galleried Landing - 7.21m x 2.67m (23'8 x 8'9) - Being L-shaped with windows to the side & rear.

Bedroom One - 5.05m x 4.27m (16'7 x 14'0) - Dual aspect windows to either side and door to en-suite.

En-Suite Shower Room - 1.83m x 1.78m (6'0 x 5'10) - Suite comprising corner shower cubicle, w.c and a vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin with mixer tap & matching storage cupboards under.

Bedroom Two - 4.14m x 3.02m (13'7 x 9'11) - Dual aspect windows to either side.

Bedroom Three - 3.66m x 2.16m (12'0 x 7'1) - Window to the side.

Bedroom Four/Dressing Room - 3.66m x 2.13m (12'0 x 7'0) - Fitted with a range of matching range of mirror fronted wardrobes extending to one side and a window to the side.

Bedroom Five - 2.90m x 2.51m (9'6 x 8'3) - With storage area to recess and a window to the side.

Family Bath/Shower Room - 3.63m x 2.57m (11'11 x 8'5) - Contemporary suite comprising panelled bath with central mixer taps, w.c, vanity unit to one side incorporating wash hand basin with mixer tap & storage cupboards under, walk-in double shower cubicle, built-in airing cupboard, part tiled walls and a window to the rear.

Separate W.C - 1.78m x 1.24m (5'10 x 4'1) - Suite comprising w.c. and pedestal wash basin, window to front.

Outside -

Driveway - 19.81m (65'0) - The driveway is accessed via a double five bar gate with extensive parking for several vehicles.

Detached Double Garage - 5.49m x 5.18m (18'0 x 17'0) - Twin up and over doors to the front with a personal door to the side with the garage having power and light.

Wrap Around Gardens - The established and beautifully maintained gardens are a particular feature with individual areas that can be used at different times of the day as the sun swings around. There are the original stone walls with feature gated arches which extenuates the gardens connecting the different areas. The rear gardens include a full width patio which extends to the side and adjoins the enclosed lawned garden which is screened, providing seclusion. There is an additional patio area to the side adjoining the original wall and the front gardens have been landscaped with established flowers, plants & perennials. To the side of the garage, there is a lawned area with fruit trees and to the front of the house there is a separate garden with a central pond, screened by mature trees. A side gate from the patio also gives direct access into St Helens Woods.