156 Hastings Road, Battle, TN33

Viewing is essential to appreciate the location of this exceptional detached country residence that was constructed in 2006 and blends traditional materials with the latest modern refinements.  The spacious and adaptable accommodation has a stunning kitchen/breakfast room and four reception rooms, the sitting room being a particular feature with a vaulted ceiling boasting a wealth of exposed oak timbers. The house offers six bedrooms to the first and second floor. The main bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with south facing balcony and an en suite bathroom.  Externally the property boasts attractive brick and tile hung elevations with a lime mortared finish and lower clay peg tile roof. Set back from the road the house is approached over a long private driveway, standing elevated with views.   The grounds fall away to an established duck pond and open into an area of bluebell woodland. The whole amounting to approximately 14.18 acres.  The location is particularly convenient being within a short distance of the centre of Battle and the mainline station.

RECEPTION HALL

16' 1" x 13' 2" (4.90m x 4.01m) with travertine flooring, a central fireplace with double sided inset wood burner.

SITTING ROOM

19' 10" x 13' 2" (6.05m x 4.01m) An impressive vaulted room with a wealth of exposed oak ceiling timbers enjoying a double aspect.

DINING ROOM

20' x 15' (6.10m x 4.57m) maximum. Enjoying a triple aspect with travertine flooring and a central fireplace with a double sided inset wood burner.

FAMILY ROOM

14' 7" x 12' 4" (4.45m x 3.76m) with window to rear and travertine flooring. Connecting door to

STUDY

13' 2" x 8' 5" (4.01m x 2.57m) with double doors to rear patio and travertine flooring.

UTILITY ROOM

14' 7" x 7' 7" (4.45m x 2.31m) with stable door to side and travertine flooring. Range of base units with oak working surfaces incorporating a butler sink with mixer tap. Spaces for appliances.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

33'8" x 17' 8" narrowing to 15' (10.26m x 5.38m> 4.57m) An impressive double aspect space with bi-fold doors opening onto the patio. Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted oak fronted units incorporating cupboards and drawers and window seat all arranged around a centre island. There is an integrated dishwasher and a substantial area of granite working surface with a butler sink, central breakfast bar and a fitted 6 oven Aga with 4 gas burners. Larder cupboard with shelves.

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM

with window to rear. Incorporating a white low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

with large airing cupboard with slatted shelves.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

24' 9" x 15' 1" (7.54m x 4.60m) with partially vaulted ceiling boasting an array of exposed oak timbers, fanlight and double doors opening onto a balcony. The bedroom opens into a DRESSING AREA with a large walk in cupboard, separate cupboard with hanging rail and slipper bath. EN-SUITE with window to rear and incorporating a tiled floor, part tiled walls and fitted with double vanity unit, marble tops, bidet, low level WC and large glazed shower. Heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 2

20' x 14' 10" (6.10m x 4.52m) Enjoying a double aspect with overhead storage and walk in cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. EN-SUITE with tiled floor and part tiled walls and incorporating a pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, shaver point and light. Slipper bath with mixer tap, low level WC, built in shower with glazed door and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 3

16' 6" x 12' 10" (5.03m x 3.91m) A double aspect room enjoying views of the garden. Built in cupboard with hanging rail.

BEDROOM 4

15' 2" x 12' 3" (4.62m x 3.73m) with window looking onto the garden and walk in cupboard with hanging rail.

BATHROOM

with window to side, tiled floor and part tiled walls. Incorporating a white panelled bath with centre taps, corner glazed shower, WC and vanity unit with marble top and mixer tap.

SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM 5/STUDIO

29' 1" x 11' 3" (8.86m x 3.43m) A triple aspect room with vaulted sloping ceiling, two double radiators.

INNER LANDING/PLAYROOM

11' 3" x 7' 7" (3.43m x 2.31m) with Velux window to front, heated towel rail and door through to

BEDROOM 6

18' 4" x 13' 4" (5.59m x 4.06m) with a double aspect, panelled vaulted ceiling, heated towel rail, double base unit with stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer.

FOUR CAR GARAGE

39' 5" x 28' 2" (12.01m x 8.59m) with 4 sets of electric up and over doors, fully insulated and painted, EV charger, sink unit and wc.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached over a driveway that provides access to the electrically operated gates that swing round to the garages and parking area. The landscaped gardens fall away down to the front of the property with paths and steps leading to the front door. To one side access is given to a large Victorian style GREENHOUSE 23’1” x 12’7” of timber construction on a brick base. The principal gardens are set to the rear where there is a large area of balustrade enclosed terracing with steps leading down to the formal gardens. The gardens are set out as parkland and lead down to a large pond with established and tree lined borders. To the west is an area of bluebell ancient woodland that includes Bushy Wood, in all about 14.18 acres. There are various sheds, storage areas and an old well.

COUNCIL TAX

Rother District Council
Band G - £4,588.00