High Street, Hastings

The property: an excellent example of a Grade II listed early-15th century wealthy merchant's house with a garage nearby. Originally the house was built as the 'high end' accommodation wing of a single Wealden-style medieval, open-hall house along with the Old Bank House; together they represent the largest surviving medieval house in Hastings. Constructed circa 1425 the accommodation here is deceptively spacious and displays a plethora of original features. It has been meticulously and sympathetically restored throughout to include a full rewire, renewed plumbing and ThermaSkirt central heating. You enter into an enclosed porch, through double doors fitted with stained glass. These lead into the living room, which enjoys a large inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove and a window to the front aspect fitted with fold-back wooden shutters. The kitchen offers ample storage, and a bay window with bench seating creates a cosy dining nook. There is a separate utility room, with a downstairs cloakroom. There are two bedrooms on the first floor, along with a newly-fitted family bathroom with a roll-top bath. The larger of the two bedrooms is currently used as a second reception room, enjoying an inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, magnificent soaring/double-height beams featuring a splendid crown post, and a large window framing a beautiful aspect of the Old Town towards the East Hill. The main bedroom is found on the upper floor, featuring built-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room with underfloor heating. There is a secret door within a bookshelf, leading to a 'minstrels' gallery', which sits above the main room below.

The house is being sold with no onward chain along with the leasehold for a lock-up garage situated in Courthouse Place, off Courthouse Street. There is no other outside space associated with this property.

The Location - The location: Situated on the High Street, this historical home is enviably located in terms of independent shops, restaurants and traditional pubs. You are within walking distance of the East Hill, the beach and a leisurely stroll into Hastings town centre, where there is a mainline railway station with direct connections to London.

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