London Road, Hailsham, BN27

AP Estate Agents are delighted to present this fantastic opportunity. While the property would benefit from some modernisation, it offers enormous potential—particularly for those considering a substantial loft conversion (STPP), which could create an impressive amount of additional space. This is a home with scope that is not to be missed. Already a generous four bedroom detached bungalow, it provides more than enough room for many buyers. The layout includes a spacious lounge and a kitchen that opens into the dining area, creating a sociable and practical living space. Outside, the property enjoys large gardens to both the front and rear, with the added benefit of backing directly onto the Cuckoo Trail. Parking is plentiful, with an extensive driveway and an attached one and a half width garage. The location is also a major advantage—situated approximately one mile from Hailsham town centre, offering convenience while still enjoying a peaceful setting. This bungalow truly offers the complete package, with space, potential, and a superb position. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate what is on offer.

INSIDE THE PROPERTY

A small entrance porch provides a practical space for shoes and coats before opening into a generous reception hallway, where the thoughtful design of the home becomes immediately clear. Here you’ll find excellent built in storage, with large cupboards positioned for easy everyday use. The living room is a wonderfully inviting space, centred around a striking brick fireplace and feature wall that create a warm focal point. Dual aspect windows to the front and side allow natural light to pour in, giving the room a bright and comfortable feel throughout the day. Flowing through to the kitchen, the layout opens into a well planned space with units wrapping around the room and a peninsula housing the electric hob, subtly dividing the kitchen from the dining area. From here, double doors lead directly out to the front garden, perfect for summer dining or morning coffee. There is space for freestanding appliances, and the overall design offers excellent storage. A further door leads to a rear enclosed porch and then out to the garden beyond. The main bedroom sits at the far end of the hallway, enjoying peaceful views over the rear garden. It is a generous double room with ample space for a full wall of wardrobes alongside additional furniture. Bedrooms two and three are also comfortable doubles, while bedroom four is a smaller single—ideal as a nursery, study, or home office. With the right vision and budget, there is scope to reconfigure the layout if desired. The bathroom is modern in style and fully tiled, fitted with an enclosed shower cubicle featuring a built in seat and sliding glass door, as well as a panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and WC. A separate cloakroom with its own WC and wash basin sits just along the hallway—an ideal arrangement for busy family life. In summary, this is a superbly proportioned bungalow with a flexible, well considered layout that suits all ages and lifestyles. While some modernisation would enhance the property further, it has been well cared for and benefits from several more recent updates. The loft is exceptionally large, offering an exciting opportunity for extension or conversion (subject to the usual consents).

OUTSIDE 

The property sits well back from the road behind an impressive frontage, where vibrant hydrangeas frame the entrance to the driveway and again provide a welcoming display closer to the bungalow itself. Between these two points lies a generous stretch of lawn and a sweeping driveway with a semi circular turning area, offering excellent parking and ease of access. From the dining area, double doors open onto a granite chip terrace that provides additional parking or a pleasant spot to relax, complemented by established evergreen shrubs that enhance privacy. A five bar gate encloses a further section of parking that widens towards the entrance of the garage—large enough to comfortably accommodate a campervan sized vehicle. The rear garden can be reached via the side of the property, where an enclosed seating area—screened by fencing and trellis—creates a sheltered space for outdoor dining. A wide pathway runs up the side of the bungalow, bordered by lawn and mature shrubs, leading to the main garden. At the rear, a generous crazy paving patio adjoins the property, with a couple of shallow steps rising to the lawn. A shingle path runs through the centre, and the garden is securely fenced with a backdrop of tall conifers adding privacy and greenery. Beyond the boundary lies the Cuckoo Trail. Several neighbouring properties along this stretch have created direct gated access, offering the potential to do the same (subject to permissions). The trail provides wonderful countryside walking and cycling, stretching towards Heathfield in one direction and Polegate in the other, with further access points leading into Hailsham and emerging near the town centre. Behind the garage is a contained vegetable growing bed, along with a door providing access into the rear of the garage. Overall, the plot extends to approximately 0.27 acres, offering excellent outdoor space, privacy, and scope for those who enjoy gardening, outdoor living, or simply the tranquillity of a generous setting.

LOCATION

Hailsham is a traditional market town with a warm, community focused atmosphere, offering an excellent blend of everyday convenience and countryside charm. From 138 London Road, the town centre is just moments away, placing a wide selection of shops, cafés and essential services within easy reach. The town hosts a mix of well known retailers and independent businesses, including supermarkets such as Waitrose, Tesco, Asda and Iceland, alongside smaller boutiques, homeware shops and specialist stores that give the high street its character. Places to eat are plentiful, ranging from cosy cafés and bakeries to popular restaurants, pubs and takeaways, ensuring something to suit every taste.

Hailsham’s long history as a market town continues today with its regular street market and farmers’ stalls, bringing fresh local produce and artisan goods into the heart of the community. The town also benefits from a leisure centre, cinema, medical practices, dental surgeries and a choice of pharmacies, making day to day living exceptionally convenient. For families, the area is well served by a number of respected primary schools and Hailsham Community College, all within easy reach of London Road.

The location is ideal for those who enjoy exploring the wider area. Eastbourne lies approximately seven miles to the south, offering a beautiful seafront, theatres and extensive shopping. Brighton is around twenty miles away, providing vibrant culture, dining and entertainment, while Royal Tunbridge Wells is roughly sixteen miles to the north with its elegant architecture and boutique shopping. Hastings is approximately twenty six miles along the coast, and Gatwick Airport can be reached in around thirty miles, making both domestic and international travel straightforward. For commuters, several mainline train stations are within easy driving distance. Polegate station, around four miles away, offers regular services to London Victoria, Brighton and Eastbourne, while further options can be found at Berwick and Eastbourne stations. This combination of accessibility, amenities and countryside surroundings makes Hailsham an appealing choice for a wide range of buyers.

DIRECTIONS: 

PORCH

0.81m x 1.98m (2' 8" x 6' 6")

HALLWAY

3.71m x 7.62m (12' 2" x 25' 0")

SITTING ROOM

6.09m x 4.49m (20' 0" x 14' 9")

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

3.06m x 7.03m (10' 0" x 23' 1")

REAR PORCH

1.32m x 1.35m (4' 4" x 4' 5")

BEDROOM 1

3.64m x 4.53m (11' 11" x 14' 10")

BEDROOM 2

3.64m x 3.02m (11' 11" x 9' 11")

BEDROOM 3

3.02m x 3.02m (9' 11" x 9' 11")

BEDROOM 4

1.66m x 3.02m (5' 5" x 9' 11")

BATHROOM

2.48m x 3.02m (8' 2" x 9' 11")

W/C

0.92m x 3.02m (3' 0" x 9' 11")

AGENTS NOTES

This information has been provided on the understanding that all negotiations on the property are conducted through AP Estate Agents. They do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The information including any text, photographs, virtual tours and videos and plans are for the guidance of prospective purchasers only and represent a subjective opinion. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact about the property, its condition or its value. And accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or seller(s). A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor have any services, appliances or specific fittings been tested. All measurements and distances are approximate. A list of the fixtures and fittings for the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller's Solicitors. Where there is reference to planning permission or potential, such information is giv...