Collington Lane West, Bexhill-On-Sea

Abbott and Abbott Estate Agents present to the market a simply stunning detached house of immense character, set in peaceful, mature grounds and situated in one of the prettiest locations in the town. Believed to originally date from the mid-1930's, with later extensions, but built with strong Tudor influences, the property offers well proportioned and versatile accommodation, with several rooms having double aspects, and includes four bedrooms - three with en suite facilities, and up to five reception rooms including a charming 17'9 x 15'9 sitting room with beamed ceiling and handsome inglenook fireplace. There is also a welcoming 17'5 x 12'10 entrance hall, and a large L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room with gas-fired Aga. There are also many delightful period features such as wood-strip floors, battened doors, a wide wooden staircase, fireplaces and diamond-light windows. Outside, the property is set on a substantial, yet private plot on the corner of Collington Lane West and Birchington Close, well screened from both roads by a beautiful variety of mature shrubs and trees. There is also a detached double garage with associated workshop and a most useful attic room - ideal for home working/hobbies/ consulting room, etc - and extensive parking for several vehicles.

The property is situated in a pretty lane of fine, individual properties, only a few hundred yards from Little Common shops and services and about a mile from Cooden Beach golf course, seafront and railway station, with services to London, Brighton and Ashford International. The town centre is just under two miles.

This is a unique opportunity to secure, quite simply, one of the most distinctive and individual properties in the town.

Spacious Entrance Hall - 5.31 x 3.91 (17'5" x 12'9") - A large and welcoming entrance to the property with an attractive brick and timber fireplace and staircase to the first floor.

Cloakroom - Part-tiled walls and a contemporary suite comprising WC and wash basin with mixer tap and cupboard below.

Triple Aspect Sitting Room - 5.41 x 4.80 (17'8" x 15'8") - A truly charming triple aspect room, predominantly with a southerly aspect, with beamed ceilings, wood-strip flooring and a large, handsome inglenook fireplace with wood burner. Television point, radiators. Archway through to:

Snug - 2.69 x 2.69 (8'9" x 8'9") - French doors onto the gardens, radiator. Doorway to the entrance hall.

Dining Room - 4.50 x 4.50 (14'9" x 14'9") - A good size double aspect room with brick-built fireplace, wood-strip flooring and radiator. Doors to entrance hall and kitchen/breakfast room.

Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 7.49 x 5.69 (24'6" x 18'8") - A large L-shaped room with a double aspect. The breakfast area, measuring 13' 3" x 11' 10" (4.04m x 3.61m) with radiator, telephone point, door to store room, further doors to the entrance hall, dining room, study and utility room. The breakfast area opens directly into the kitchen, 19' 7" x 8' 0" (5.97m x 2.44m), equipped with an extensive range of wood-fronted base storage units comprising cupboards, drawers and granite work surfaces plus matching wall-mounted storage cupboards, gas-fired Aga, Bosch ceramic electric hob with extractor hood above, Bosch electric oven, Beko integrated dishwasher, inset sink with half bowl, mixer tap and drainer, tiled splashbacks.

Study - 4.50 x 2.90 (14'9" x 9'6") - Radiator

Utility Room - 3.71 x 2.90 (12'2" x 9'6") - Tiled floor and a range of base storage units with cupboards and work surfaces, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, plumbing for washing machine, sliding double glazed patio doors onto the gardens. Further door to:

Hobbies Room - 5.41 x 4.09 (17'8" x 13'5") - A most useful double aspect room, overlooking the entrance to the driveway to the property, ideal for a wide variety of uses including games room, home working, consulting room, etc. Fitted storage cupboards, radiator. Door to boiler cupboard housing Glow-worm wall-mounted gas-fired boiler.

Wide staircase from the entrance hall, with radiator on the half-landing, leading to:

Spacious First Floor Landing - 6.40 x 4.09 (20'11" x 13'5") - With wood-strip flooring and a large fitted airing cupboard housing insulated tank. Trap access to loft space.

Bedroom 1 With En-Suite Bath/Shower Room - 5.41 x 4.80 (17'8" x 15'8") - A bright double aspect room, with a range of fitted wardrobes to one wall, television point and radiators. Door to the en-suite: Tiled walls and a white contemporary suite comprising freestanding bath, corner shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower unit, vanity unit with mixer tap and cupboard below, and WC. Ceiling inset spot lamps, radiator/heated towel rail, door to landing.

Bedroom 2 With En-Suite Shower - 4.50 x 3.81 (14'9" x 12'5") - An L-shaped room with a double aspect, with radiator. Archway to the en-suite: Tiled walls and suite comprising shower cubicle with Mira electric shower and pedestal wash basin.

Bedroom 3 With En-Suite Shower Room - 4.50 x 3.71 (14'9" x 12'2") - Radiator. Door and two steps down to the en-suite: Part-tiled walls and suite comprising corner shower cubicle with Triton electric shower unit, vanity unit with glass basin with mixer tap and cupboard below, and WC. Chrome heated towel rail, electric shaver point, velux window.

Bedroom 4 - 3.99 x 2.59 (13'1" x 8'5") - Overlooking the rear garden. Radiator.

Main Shower Room - Part-tiled walls and a contemporary suite comprising walk-in shower with glazed screen, vanity unit with inset wash basin with mixer tap and cupboard below, and WC with concealed cistern. Radiator.

Outside - Extensive block-paved and pea-beach driveway and parking area, providing considerable space for several vehicles, leading to a detached double garage, workshop, and attic room:

Garage, 19' 8" x 19' 0" wide (5.99m x 5.79m), Twin electric up & over doors, light, power, side personal access to gardens. Door to Workshop/ Store Room, 19' 0" x 10' 2" (5.79m x 3.10m) with work bench, power points. Personal door to gardens. Staircase to Attic Room, 30' 2" x 18' 1" (9.19m x 5.51m) , a most useful space, ideal for home working, hobbies, games room, etc. Velux windows, light and power.

The property occupies a substantial plot on the corner of Collington Lane West and Birchington Close, two of the prettiest roads in the town. The gardens are laid out to the south, east and north sides of the property and comprise extensive lawns with a wide variety of mature ornamental shrubs and trees which partially screen the property from the road and provide much privacy and seclusion. There is also a pretty sunken garden, ornamental pond and paved patio areas including a pergola-covered area, ideal for entertaining. There is also a brick-built wood store, timber-built summerhouse and greenhouse.

Other Information - Council Tax Band: F (Rother District Council)
EPC Rating: D