Forge Cottages, Bodle Street Green, Hailsham, East Sussex

GUIDE PRICE - £535,000 to £550,000
VC Estates are delighted to welcome to the market this charming property in the sought after area of Bodle Street Green. This beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached home immediately impresses with its striking curb appeal and thoughtfully upgraded interiors.

As you approach, the property is set behind a large gated driveway, offering ample parking for multiple vehicles, alongside a substantial garage, ideal for storage or workshop use.

Stepping inside, you’re welcomed into a well-designed entrance porch/boot room. This space has been cleverly fitted with bespoke cabinetry, a seating area, and practical shoe storage, all finished to an exceptional standard. A bespoke handmade front door with matching side windows sets the tone for the quality found throughout the home.

From here, you move seamlessly into the main living area, where the sense of space and style is immediately apparent. The room is beautifully finished with Karndean Art Select flooring in a Mountain Oak herringbone style, creating warmth and elegance underfoot. A charming log burner forms a cosy focal point, while the generous layout easily accommodates both relaxing and dining, making it a perfect entertaining space.

Flowing through, you arrive at the stunning Neptune kitchen, fitted with Chichester units and finished to an exceptional specification. Radianz Calacatta Amber quartz worktops provide a luxurious surface, complemented by a double ceramic butler sink. A bespoke antique-effect mirrored splashback adds a unique design touch. The adjoining utility room continues the high-end finish, with additional wall and base units, herringbone marble mosaic tiles, and space for white goods. From here, there is convenient side access, along with a stylish downstairs shower room featuring metro tiles and Victorian patterned flooring.

Continuing through the ground floor, stylish black crittall-style double doors open into a bright conservatory, creating a versatile additional living space with a strong connection to the garden. This area also benefits from granted planning permission for a double-storey extension, offering exciting potential for future expansion.

Upstairs, the character of the home continues with beautifully vaulted ceilings that add charm and a sense of openness. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with its own en-suite. The family bathroom is equally impressive, featuring a large bath and finished to a high standard.

Externally, the garden offers a private retreat, mainly laid to lawn with a generous patio area ideal for outdoor dining and summer BBQs. A dedicated fire pit area with seating provides the perfect spot for relaxing evenings, while a charming summer house currently used as an office adds versatility.

This is a home that effortlessly blends character, craftsmanship, and contemporary living, perfectly positioned in a sought-after village location, with further potential to grow.

LOCATION: Located in Bodle Street Green, a 5-minute drive from the village of Herstmonceux with all local facilities and amenities close by including a pub, shops, post office, restaurants, local Herstmonceux Primary School, GP Surgery and pharmacy. The market town of Hailsham is only a 10-minute drive, with a leisure centre, supermarkets and a Community College. Herstmonceux is within the catchment choice for Heathfield Community College. For private schools, there is a good choice within the general locality, including Mayfield School for Girls, Battle Abbey, Bede’s, and Eastbourne College. There are excellent rail links to London from either Battle or Polegate stations which are only 15 minutes away.

ADDITIONAL INFO: Mains water, mains electric, treatment system drainage, oil heating and log burner. Council Tax Band: D, EPC: TBC, Broadband Speed: Superfast - 80 mbps