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"A five bedroom DETACHED FAMILY HOME with a DOUBLE GARAGE and accommodation arranged over four floors, enviably positioned within walking distance of the beach, on the cusp of Hastings Country Park, and perfectly placed to enjoy all that Hastings Old Town has to offer, including restaurants, traditional pubs, antique stores, and galleries.

Built in 1861 for Hastings Alderman Edward Hales, this one of a kind, architecturally designed Victorian home showcases an abundance of original features and exemplifies the finest craftsmanship of the early Victorian era. Highlights include a large stained glass feature window, high ceilings, and original shutters throughout the ground floor.

You enter via a sunny, yellow front door into a WELCOMING ENTRANCE HALL with original tiled flooring and a staircase that curves up to the first floor. There is a formal living room with an open fire, a COSY STUDY with a marble fireplace, and a dual aspect, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN, which measures 34 9 x 14 11, with a wood burning stove, a bay window at the front framing an outlook of the garden, and an exposed brickwork wall at the rear.

The stylish kitchen houses INTEGRATED APPLIANCES and benefits from a contrasting central island breakfast bar with an inset sink and a Quooker hot water tap, creating a sociable space that acts as the HUB OF THE FAMILY HOME. The ADJOINING UTILITY ROOM provides additional storage space and plumbing for utilities, and there is a downstairs cloakroom with a bespoke vanity.

The kitchen leads through to the SUN ROOM, positioned at the rear of the property, enjoying bi folding doors opening to a terrace an idyllic spot to dine al fresco.

On the first floor, there are four well proportioned double bedrooms, along with a LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM that includes both a bath and a separate shower enclosure. The principal bedroom features BUILT IN WARDROBES providing ample storage and a boutique style en suite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and an additional shower enclosure.

The fifth bedroom can be found on the upper floor and features double doors at the rear, which open to a PRIVATE BALCONY with a beautiful outlook.

The Cellar The cellar measures an impressive 19 4 x 15 0 and offers store rooms for both wine and port, along with the original well, which would have provided water to the main house during its earlier years.

Outside The generous gardens WRAP AROUND THE PROPERTY, offering a large expanse of lawn bordered by a variety of mature shrubs and fruit trees, along with a raised area housing flower beds. At the rear of the property, there is a driveway providing OFF ROAD PARKING FOR MULTIPLE VEHICLES, leading to the detached double garage.

Having UNDERGONE A FULL RESTORATION, this remarkable property is presented in exceptional condition throughout. It offers a blend of period charm and contemporary living in one of Hastings most sought after locations.

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