St. Helens Park Road, Hastings

A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional Victorian villa, designed and refined by its current owners with one clear intention: to bring people together. From the warmth of its ORIGINAL FIREPLACES and multi-fuel stove in winter, to the seamless flow out onto terraces and gardens in summer, the house has been THOUGHTFULLY COMPOSED for both intimate family life and generous entertaining across every season.

Set behind ELECTRIC WROUGHT IRON GATES with a private driveway, garage and beautifully composed gardens wrapping around three sides of the house, this four-bedroom Victorian villa has been restored and refined with considerable care. The house balances PERIOD GRANDEUR with thoughtful contemporary interventions, retaining an abundance of original features including stained glass windows, exposed floorboards and original fireplaces throughout.

Entry is via a tiled vestibule lined with stained glass, opening into a wide and impressive central hallway where the original staircase rises through the house. At the front of the property a BAY-FRONTED LIVING ROOM is centred around a fireplace fitted with a multi-fuel stove, with bespoke cabinetry neatly set into the alcoves. A SECOND RECEPTION ROOM overlooks the side garden and offers a quieter, more intimate retreat. To the rear, the house opens into a wonderfully sociable kitchen and dining space. The dining area, laid with Amtico flooring, is anchored by a substantial fireplace fitted with a light blue Aga, while the adjoining kitchen has been finished with sleek white cabinetry, quartz worktops, Neff slide and hide double ovens, integrated appliances and a central island and breakfast bar, all laid with the same Amtico flooring throughout. A generous WALK-IN LARDER provides exceptional storage, keeping the space as practical as it is beautiful.

Double Crittall-style doors open directly onto a secluded RESIN-FLOORED TERRACE, an idyllic spot for outdoor dining in the warmer months. A downstairs cloakroom and integral garage complete the ground floor.
Upstairs, a spacious landing is illuminated by a LARGED STAINED GLASS WINDOW and leads to four bedrooms, three of which are generous doubles with BUILT-IN WARDROBES. The principal bathroom has been beautifully finished with a freestanding bath and large walk-in shower, complemented by an additional shower room and WC.

Outside, the gardens have been CAREFULLY LANDSCAPED to create a series of seating areas to enjoy the sun as it moves throughout the day. At the rear of the property a lawned area extends towards a decked terrace with a covered thatched pergola, enjoying a picturesque outlook towards Blacklands Church. The gated driveway provides off-road parking for several vehicles and gives access to the integral garage.