The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34

A Grand Garden Apartment with Stunning Woodland Views & Historic Elegance.

Set within a former convent and nestled beside the tranquil, protected landscape of St Helens Woods, this exceptional ground floor garden apartment offers a rare combination of period grandeur, private outdoor space and elevated views. With ornate architectural detail, a dramatic split-level reception room and beautifully maintained grounds, this is a uniquely special home in a secluded, off-road setting.

Key Features

No Onward Chain

Distinguished ground floor apartment in a former convent

Adjoining St Helens Woods with far-reaching views

Spectacular drawing room with mezzanine level & ornate ceilings

Three double bedrooms, Two with en-suite bathrooms

Private terrace, sunken courtyard & sloping garden

Gas central heating

Private parking with secure garage and Allocated Parking Space

Peaceful, secluded location down a long private driveway

A large secure lobby with entryphone system leads to the communal entrance hall and private front door. Inside, a welcoming reception hall features fitted bookshelves.

The drawing room is the showpiece of the home — a magnificent split-level space measuring approximately 25’ x 21’ with a full-height walk-in bay window opening to the terrace. Panoramic woodland views create an ever-changing backdrop, while ornate period detailing includes plaster ceilings, decorative roses, and a striking carved fireplace. Steps rise to a mezzanine kitchen, retaining an open view across the room and down toward the bay window.

The principal bedroom suite mirrors the grandeur of the main reception space, with its own walk-in bay window, French doors to the terrace. Also featured, a private en-suite Shower Room along with a separate WC and storage.

A second double bedroom benefits from its own en-suite bathroom and private glazed door leading to a sunken courtyard — an intimate outdoor space. A third double Bedroom features an original inglenook fireplace!

Outside, a long private driveway lined with mature Rhododendrons leads down to the main house. The apartment enjoys a wide paved terrace and sloping garden with a glorious southerly aspect, capturing views over the woods. Allocated parking and private garage sits adjacent to the property.

With dramatic architecture, unrivalled outlooks and outstanding outdoor space, this remarkable apartment presents a rare opportunity to own a grand period home in one of the area’s most peaceful and picturesque locations.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential of this property.

Buyer Process: Our customers use British Homebuyers to either purchase or assist in selling properties quickly and reliably. Therefore any new applicants to purchase are subject to vetting to ensure they meet strict criteria.


Exclusivity Fee:
You can secure the purchase today by paying an exclusivity fee of £2,000 which gives you the rights to purchase within a given timeframe. The exclusivity fee is returned to you upon successful completion of the property.

A processing fee of £200 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.

Paying this fee ensures that the seller takes their property off the market and reserves it exclusively for you, therefore eliminating the risk of gazumping and aborted costs.

Disclaimer
The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, any part of a contract. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves of this prior to purchasing. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further inquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have.