Netherfield Hill, Battle, TN33

Occupying an elevated position on one of Battles most desirable roads, 1 St Johns Cottages is an attractive semi-detached tile hung character cottage with some wonderful period features.  The ground floor is currently configured as an open plan space ideal for family living and entertaining and has double doors leading out to the delightful secluded patio area.  There is also a separate sitting room centered around an original feature fireplace and a useful utility room and cloakroom.  To the first floor are four double bedrooms, several of which enjoy a double aspect and take in fine rural views as well as a spacious family bathroom and a separate shower room.  The gardens are a particular feature , to the front there is ample off road parking for two cars.  To the side is a patio area and terrace that enjoys several quiet and secluded seating/dining areas.  The rear garden extends to approximately 1/3 of an acre, is secluded and relatively level, has a feature pond and is stocked with mature fruit trees, a vegetable patch and several good sized sheds.  Viewing is essential to appreciate this stunning family home which enjoys countryside views back towards Battle from the garden.  The property is located a short distance from Battle High Street with its range of amenities, independently owned shops, pubs, restaurants and a mainline station with regular services to London Charing Cross.  The property sits within Claverham catchment area and is close to Battle Abbey school.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

A partially glazed front door to

ENTRANCE HALL

with windows to front, tiled floor and door to

LIVING ROOM

11' 10" x 11' 9" (3.61m x 3.58m) with window to front, feature fireplace with tiled inset, decorative surround and mantel, storage cupboard, large understairs cupboard and door to stairs leading to the first floor landing. Further door to

KITCHEN

17' 9" x 9' 10" (5.41m x 3.00m) with exposed timbers to ceiling, recessed lighting, shelved recess and fitted with a range of base and wall mounted shaker style kitchen cabinets incorporating cupboards and drawers, low level cooker, dishwasher, space for American style fridge/freezer. There is an area of wooden working surfaces incorporating a butler sink with mixer tap and a Neff gas hob with extractor above. There is also an Rayburn. An archway leads to

RECEPTION ROOM

22' 2" x 9' 11" (6.76m x 3.02m) a double aspect room with window to front and patio doors giving access out to the patio, recessed lighting.

BREAKFAST ROOM

11' 5" x 10' 0" (3.48m x 3.05m) double aspect room with views over the patio and garden, further door to

UTILITY ROOM

8' 1" x 5' 7" (2.46m x 1.70m) with stable door to the rear garden, tiled floor, shelving, space and plumbing for washing machine. Door to

CLOAKROOM

fitted with a wc and vanity sink unit.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

with an attractive feature fireplace with decorative surround.

BEDROOM 1

14' 7" x 10' 7" (4.45m x 3.23m) a delightful double aspect room taking in views towards Battle, recessed lighting, exposed floorboards.

BEDROOM 2

12' 5" x 8' 4" (3.78m x 2.54m) with window to front, exposed floorboards.

From the landing an archway leads through to a rear landing with door to

BEDROOM 3

18' 7" x 8' 1" (5.66m x 2.46m) a double aspect room with windows to the side and rear, taking in countryside and garden views, exposed floorboards, a feature fireplace with a wooden surround and a built in wardrobe.

SHOWER ROOM

with tiled floor, part tiled walls and fitted with a shower cubicle and pedestal wash hand basin.

BEDROOM 4

10' 2" x 11' 7" (3.10m x 3.53m) with window to rear and Velux to side.

BATHROOM

10' 3" x 5' 6" (3.12m x 1.68m)

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property there is an area of block paved parking for two cars. Steps and a footpath lead up to the front door and the front garden provides a seating area and is interspersed with mature plants and shrubs and is post and rail fence enclosed. A pathway leads to the side where the terrace area and patio continue wrapping around the property leading to a retaining wall and sleeper steps giving access to the rear garden. The garden extends to approximately 1/3 of an acre, relatively level, very private, with mature trees, fruit trees and two sheds. From parts of the rear garden one can appreciate far reaching views across adjoining countryside back towards Battle.

COUNCIL TAX

Rother District Council
Band D - £2,506.86