Clare Cottage

* Guide Price £1,400,000 to £1,500,000 *
This exceptional detached residence is set in 2.59 acres of mature grounds with a large feature pond. Conveniently located within easy access of the cosmopolitan seaside Town of Hastings & St Leonards and the bustling market town of Battle, both with mainline connections to London Charing Cross.
Tucked away behind remote operated gates with ample parking and a double Sussex style car barn. The elevated position of the property means you have stunning views over the garden from all the principal rooms. The substantial accommodation benefits from a bright natural decor throughout comprising an impressive dining hall that opens directly into the high end kitchen breakfast room both with bi-folding doors that create a social outdoor/indoor entertaining space, dual aspect sitting room with access out onto a enclosed elevated sun terrace, cloakroom, playroom/study/bedroom five. The lower ground floor has been arranged as a fantastic home gym with shower, cloakroom and hot tub room- a great place to workout then relax. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms, a cloakroom and family bathroom.
Outside there is a tennis court, detached games room, extensively planted raised borders, a large pond, lawned garden and an area of woodland.

Property approached via secure automated gates that lead onto a tarmac driveway with access to a double car barn. Steps then lead down via shrub planted borders to the:-

Pitch Tiled Oak Framed Porch - With exterior lighting and wooden and glazed front door leading into:-

Dining Hall - 6.71m x 2.74m extending to 5.79m (22'98 x 9'57 ext - This welcoming space is flooded with light via double glazed bi-folding doors with an outlook and access onto the rear terrace and create a feeling of grandeur. It is ideal for entertaining flowing directly into the kitchen/breakfast room and with access to the sitting room. Wooden flooring, inset ceiling lighting, radiator and extensive built-in storage cupboards.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.49m x 5.16m (18'98 x 16'11) - This stunning kitchen enjoys a dual aspect via double glazed windows to the front and double glazed bi-folding doors to the rear with access on to the paved terrace, enabling you to fully open the kitchen to the outside, ideal for entertaining.
Comprising matching soft close wall and base mounted units with glass display cabinets and quartz work surface with matching up-turns and a large central island which incorporates a breakfast bar, butler sink with mixer tap and dishwasher, There is space for a range oven and large American style fridge/freezer, integral wine cooler, inset and pendant lighting and wooden flooring.

Cloakroom - Fitted with. low level w.c, wash hand basin with hot and cold taps, ceiling lighting and understaffs storage.

Sitting Room - 4.27m x 5.49m (14'96 x 18'94) - Enjoying a dual aspect via double glazed windows to the side and a set of double glazed bi-folding doors to the rear with access on to the elevated and enclosed terrace with stunning views across the grounds, inset ceiling lighting, radiator, contemporary wall mounted electric fire.

Playroom/Study/Bedroom Five - 4.57m x 3.35m (15'46 x 11'73) - With dual aspect double glazed windows to the rear and side of the property, ceiling and wall mounted lighting and radiator.

First Floor -

Galleried Landing - Feature stained glass window to rear aspect, open gallery landing with ceiling lighting and radiator.

Bedroom One - 4.88m x 3.66m extending to 6.07m (16'30 x 12'63 ex - Enjoying a dual aspect to the front and rear of the property and flooding this room with natural light, ceiling lighting and radiator.

En-Suite Shower Room - Fitted with a low level w.c, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage cupboards beneath, walk-in shower with fixed glass screen, hand held attachment and fixed rainfall shower head, heated towel rail, inset ceiling lighting and double glazed obscured window to rear aspect.

Family Bathroom - 2.44m x 2.44m (8'91 x 8') - Fitted with a vanity wash hand basin with mixer taps and storage beneath, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, large walk in shower with fixed glass screen, shower attachment and fixed rainfall shower head, chrome heated towel rail, ceiling lighting and double glazed obscured window to rear aspect.

Cloakroom - Fitted with a low level w.c, wash hand basin with hot and cold taps, ceiling lighting, double glazed obscured window to rear aspect.

Bedroom Two - 3.78m'1.83m x 4.57m (12'5'6 x 15'27) - Fitted with an extensive range of bedroom furniture comprising wardrobes, chest of drawers and dressing table, inset ceiling lighting, radiator and double glazed window to front aspect with stunning views over the garden

En-Suite Shower Room - Fitted with a concealed low level w.c, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage cupboard beneath, wall mounted mirrored cabinet, shower cubicle, tiled walls, tiled floor, inset ceiling lighting, heated towel rail, extractor and double glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom Three - 4.57m x 3.35m (15'54 x 11'63) - Dual aspect double glazed windows to the rear and side of the property, inset ceiling lighting, radiator and fitted wardrobes and dressing table.

Bedroom Four - 3.35m x 3.66m (11'87 x 12'22) - Double glazed window to front aspect with stunning views over the garden, ceiling lighting and radiator.

Lower Ground Floor - Stairs lead down from the dining hall with double glazed window to:-

Gym - 5.79m x 3.12m (19'88 x 10'03) - With double glazed concertina sliding doors with aspect over the garden and access on to a paved terrace, inset ceiling lighting, mirrored wall, radiator.

Shower Room - Fitted with a shower, tiled floor, tiled walls, small obscured double glazed window and inset ceiling lighting.

Cloakroom - Fitted with a concealed low level w.c, wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiled walls, tiled floor , small obscured double glazed window and inset ceiling lighting.

Hot Tub Room - 3.66m x 3.96m (12'61 x 13'20) - With vaulted ceiling with two Velux windows flooding this space with light and two sets of double glazed sliding concertina doors, that when are both fully open give the sense of being outside whilst still under cover, enabling you to be able to enjoy the hot tub all year round. Tiled floor and ceiling lighting.

Outside -

Detached Games Room - 5.18m x 7.01m (17'82 x 23'16) - Accessed via double glazed door, double glazed windows, radiators, ceiling lighting and built-in bar. Stairs lead up to an eaves room with lighting ideal for storage measuring 20'47 x 11'04

Conservatory/Garden Room - 3.05m x 2.44m (10'40 x 8'71) - Accessed outside on the side of the property with wall lighting and currently used for the washing machine and tumble dryer.

This room could potentially be opened into the living room via an adjoining wall to provide additional space.

Gardens - The 'park like' gardens extend predominately to the front of the property with mature flower and shrub planted beds adjacent to the house with steps that lead down to the lawned garden and large pond. The surrounding garden is planted with mature shrubs, rhododendrons, and well established trees that lead to an area of woodland.

To the rear of the property there is a substantial paved terrace, awned area and TENNIS COURT.

Fishing & Boating Rights - A particular benefit to the property is the use of a large pond to the Eastern boundary, found within the grounds of the neighbouring property. It's a beautifully idyllic setting and the pond is well stocked with fish. The property benefits from use and rights to both fish and boat (non propelled) - with access rights across the neighbouring land for said use.

Parking - There is ample parking accessed via the electronic gates and leading to a DOUBLE SUSSEX STYLE CAR BARN.

Agents Notes - None of the services or appliances mentioned in these sale particulars have been tested.

It should also be noted that measurements quoted are given for guidance only and are approximate and should not be relied upon for any other purpose.

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