High Street, Battle

Offered for sale as a whole freehold building, this beguiling three-storey maisonette with commercial shop below rises above Battle's historic High Street, standing in the shadow of Battle Abbey itself, the very site where England's story turned in 1066, offering a genuine slice of history with the Abbey walls and Green visible from the doorstep. Step through the arched walkway into a world of exposed beams, sash windows and soft cream carpets, the kitchen fitted with grey units and wood-effect worktops overlooking the private courtyard garden, a sun-dappled retreat for morning coffee or evening wine, hidden entirely from the bustle beyond. Upstairs, the main bedroom's en-suite and the top floor's two further bedrooms make this the kind of home that could just as easily become a weekend bolt-hole, a lovingly styled holiday let, or a cottagey retreat for those craving slower mornings within sight of the Abbey itself. And then there is the shop, held under the same title as the rest of the building but separately metered for its own utilities, a striking commercial space facing the Green, alive with footfall from Abbey events, market days and the steady tide of visitors making their way up from the station. The current three month lease runs until the end of September 2026, giving continued income in the short term, with vacant possession available thereafter for a buyer who wants to shape the space into something entirely their own, be that a boutique, a café, or simply extra living space. This is a property with room to dream in every direction: a home, an income, an investment, or all three at once. Everyday life here is every bit as convenient as it is characterful, with Battle mainline station, Claverham Community College, and the town's GP and dental surgeries all within easy reach, alongside the High Street's shops and cafés and the Abbey grounds on your doorstep.

Entrance - The property is approached via a solid wood front door sign posted Abbey Cottage leading to a walk way (we have been advised the neighbour and Burtons tea rooms also have a right of access), this then leads to:-

Kitchen - 2.82m x 3.35m (9'3 x 11' ) - Fitted with wall and base units with a wood effect works surface and single bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, integral oven, space for washing machine and fridge/freezer, open shelving, cupboard housing the gas fired wall mounted boiler, ceiling lighting, radiator, window to rear courtyard aspect. wooden and glazed door leading to:-

First Floor - Stairs lead up onto:-

Landing - Exposed timbers, wealth of exposed beams lighting and stairs to second floor.

Living Room - 4.88m x 3.12m (16 x 10'3 ) - Wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, wooden sash windows to front aspect with views of the Abbey and Green, exposed brick fireplace, built-in storage cupboard, radiator and lighting.

Bedroom One - 3.30m x 2.92m (10'10 x 9'7 ) - Delightful outlook directly onto the Abbey and Green via wooden sash windows, exposed ceiling and wall timbers, radiator and door into:-

En-Suite Shower Room - 2.82m x 2.87m (9'3 x 9'5 ) - This room is restricted in the eaves at the widest measurement making the space suitable for storage, fitted with a low level w.c, vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath and mixer tap, shower, part tiled walls, wooden window to rear aspect, radiator and lighting,

Second Floor -

Landing -

Bathroom - 1.75m x 2.16m (5'9 x 7'1 ) - Low level wc, bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, lighting , extractor, part tiled walls

Attic Bedroom - 3.33m x 2.34m (10'11 x 7'8 ) - Set within the eaves, exposed beams, wall mounted lighting, radiator and window to front aspect overlooking the Abbey and Green.

Attic Bedroom - 3.35m x 2.39m (11' x 7'10 ) - Set within the eaves, exposed timber beams, lighting, radiator and window to front aspect overlooking the Abbey and Green.

Outside -

Courtyard Garden - A delightful paved and enclosed courtyard, ideal for alfresco dining accessed via the passage way backing onto the kitchen.

Commercial Shop - The front ground floor level of this property is arranged as a shop/front business. We are advised this is under one title, the current occupier is on a three month lease which runs until the end of September 2026. A rental income of £220 pw is currently achieved and the shop pays its own water and electric bill and a 1/3 towards the building insurance.

Shop - 5.44m x 6.32m (17'10 x 20'9 ) - Accessed via a wooden door, lighting, window to front aspect overlooking the Abbey and Green, inglenook fireplace, painted exposed beams. Stairs lead down to:-

Basement - 3.20m x 3.68m (10'6 x 12'1 ) - Divided to form a cloakroom with a low level wc, wash hand basin and lighting and a separate store room/kitchenette with a wash hand basin, lights and shelving.

Agents Note - Council Tax Band - C

Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller's Solicitors.

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