4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Featherbed Lane, Carters Corner, Hailsham BN27

Guide price: £595,000

• Substantial extended, edwardian semi-detached property

• Fully renovated and beautifully presented throughout

• Generous accommodation extending to approximately 1,817 sq ft

• Four well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms

• Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and countryside views

• Impressive kitchen with central island, range cooker and stable-style door to outside

• Spacious lounge with skylights, large glazed doors and direct garden access

• Separate dining room, study/home office, utility room and downstairs cloakroom

• Established rear garden with mature planting and far-reaching open countryside views

• Ample driveway parking and attractive semi-rural setting on the outskirts of Hailsham

location: The property is situated in Carters Corner, a charming semi-rural setting on the outskirts of Hailsham, surrounded by attractive East Sussex countryside and open farmland. Hailsham town centre offers a good range of everyday amenities, including supermarkets, shops, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and local services, while the nearby villages of Herstmonceux, Cowbeech and Hellingly provide a more rural community feel. The surrounding area is well suited to walking, cycling and enjoying the countryside, with the South Downs, Pevensey Levels and East Sussex coastline all within reach.
For commuters, the nearest mainline rail services are available from Polegate, with further stations at Hampden Park and Eastbourne, offering routes towards London, Brighton, Lewes and Ashford. Road links are also convenient, with access to the A22 and A27 providing connections towards Eastbourne, Lewes, Brighton, Tunbridge Wells and the wider South East.
Families are well served by a range of local schooling options, including Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, Hellingly Community Primary School, Grovelands Community Primary School and Hailsham Academy, which provides both primary and secondary education. Nearby independent options include Bede’s Prep and Senior School, St Andrew’s Prep, Eastbourne College and Battle Abbey School, offering a choice of private schooling across a range of age groups.

Kitchen: A beautifully presented kitchen fitted with an attractive range of shaker-style wall and base units, complemented by dark work surfaces, copper-toned handles and a tiled splashback. A central island provides further storage and incorporates a Belfast-style sink with mixer tap, while also creating an informal breakfast bar area with space for stools.
The room enjoys a charming blend of traditional and contemporary styling, with exposed-style tiled flooring, statement pendant lighting and a feature range cooker set within a striking chimney breast surround. There is a generous run of worktop space, along with integrated and freestanding appliance space, including a dishwasher, microwave and further small appliances.
Natural light is drawn in through the large window and stable-style door, which opens directly to the outside, giving the room a bright and practical feel. To one end of the kitchen, an additional fitted storage area provides a useful coffee/breakfast station, while the bold feature wallpaper and warm wall tones add character and a distinctive finish to the space.

Lounge: A spacious and beautifully presented lounge, arranged as a comfortable family living area with ample space for a range of seating and freestanding furniture. The room is well proportioned and enjoys a stylish contemporary finish, with soft grey carpeting, recessed ceiling spotlights and a striking feature wallpapered wall adding character and depth to the space.
The lounge is particularly light and airy, with large roof lanterns/skylights drawing in excellent natural light, together with glazed doors opening directly out to the garden. A further window to the side enhances the bright feel, while the garden outlook creates an attractive backdrop to the room.

Dining room: A well-presented dining room offering ample space for a generous dining table and chairs, creating an ideal setting for both family meals and entertaining. The room is finished with wood-effect flooring and neutral wall tones, complemented by a feature wallpapered chimney breast which adds colour and character.
A large window to the front allows plenty of natural light into the room, with fitted curtains and a radiator beneath. The room also features an attractive fireplace with mantel and mirror above, forming a natural focal point, while built-in shelving and additional furniture space provide useful storage and display areas.
Further character is added by the decorative ceiling rose and chandelier-style light fitting, giving the room a warm and elegant feel. There is also space for sideboards and freestanding storage, with doors leading through to the adjoining areas of the house.

Study: A well-presented study/home office, ideal for those working from home or requiring a dedicated workspace. The room is fitted with a substantial desk area with drawer storage, providing excellent space for computer equipment and office use, together with additional freestanding storage.
The study enjoys a good level of natural light from two windows, both with fitted blinds, with one window offering an outlook across the surrounding greenery. The room is finished with tiled flooring, neutral wall tones and a radiator beneath the window.

Utility room: A practical and well-appointed utility room fitted with a range of shaker-style wall and base units, complemented by dark work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and wood-effect flooring. The room provides excellent storage and useful additional worktop space, with a stainless steel sink and drainer, mixer tap and space/plumbing for laundry appliances beneath the counter.
The utility room is finished with recessed ceiling spotlights and offers a useful everyday area for laundry, household storage and coats, with further tall fitted cabinetry providing additional practicality. The layout works well as a secondary preparation and storage space, positioned conveniently off the main accommodation.

Downstairs cloakroom: To the end of the utility room, a door leads through to a downstairs cloakroom, fitted with a WC and wash hand basin set on a vanity unit. The cloakroom is finished with patterned flooring, a radiator, window with fitted blind and contemporary wall tones, creating a smart and convenient ground floor facility.

Principal bedroom: A spacious and beautifully presented principal bedroom, offering generous proportions with ample room for a large bed, bedside furniture and additional freestanding storage. The room is finished in soft neutral tones with fitted carpet, recessed ceiling spotlights and decorative wall panelling, creating a calm and elegant feel.
A window to the front enjoys attractive far-reaching countryside views, allowing good natural light into the room. The bedroom also benefits from built-in storage set into the eaves, along with further display shelving and useful wardrobe/cupboard space.
En-suite: A door leads through to the well-presented en suite bathroom fitted with a modern white suite comprising a panelled bath with glazed shower screen and wall-mounted shower attachment, WC and wash hand basin with vanity storage beneath. The room is finished with attractive patterned flooring, contrasting wall tones and a chrome heated towel rail.
A window with fitted blind provides natural light and ventilation, while the wall-mounted mirror and additional storage unit add further practicality. The en suite is conveniently accessed directly from the principal bedroom, creating a useful and stylish private bathroom facility.

Bedroom 2: A generously proportioned bedroom offering ample space for a large bed, freestanding furniture and a dedicated desk/study area. The room is well presented in neutral tones with fitted carpet, a decorative ceiling rose and pendant light, creating a bright and comfortable feel.
A wide window allows excellent natural light into the room and enjoys an attractive outlook across the surrounding countryside, with a radiator positioned beneath. The current layout includes space for a bed, television unit, storage furniture and a work station, demonstrating the room’s flexibility as both a bedroom and study space.
Further character is added by the decorative fireplace surround, while the room also provides useful wall space for shelving, wardrobes or additional furniture if required.

Bedroom 3: A spacious and well-presented bedroom, offering excellent proportions with ample room for a bed, wardrobes, chest of drawers and additional freestanding furniture. The room is finished with fitted carpet, neutral wall tones and recessed ceiling spotlights, creating a bright and versatile space.
A large window allows plenty of natural light into the room and enjoys an attractive outlook across the surrounding countryside. The bedroom also features a striking panelled feature wall behind the bed, adding character and a contemporary focal point to the space.
The room is currently arranged as a comfortable single bedroom, though its generous size would allow for flexible use depending on requirements. There is also plenty of space for further storage or a desk area, making it a practical and adaptable bedroom within the accommodation.

Family bathroom: A spacious and well-presented family bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath, separate corner shower enclosure, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. The room is finished in light, neutral tones, creating a bright and fresh feel, with recessed ceiling spotlights and a window providing natural light and ventilation.
The bathroom features attractive tiled detailing around the bath and shower areas, complemented by wood-effect herringbone flooring which adds warmth and character to the space. The separate bath and shower arrangement makes the room particularly practical for family use.

Bedroom 4: A well-presented bedroom enjoying a distinctive and characterful finish, with bold feature wallpaper, fitted carpet and space for a double bed with bedside furniture. The room is brightened by a window overlooking the surrounding countryside, with a radiator beneath and fitted curtains.
There is useful built-in wardrobe storage to one side, together with additional wall-mounted shelving and space for further freestanding furniture. A decorative timber slatted feature panel provides a contemporary focal point and incorporates a wall-mounted television area.

Garden/outside area: The property is approached via an attractive frontage, with a charming part tile-hung and painted brick exterior, a covered oak-framed entrance porch and mature hedging providing a pleasing first impression. There is driveway parking to the side of the property, with gated access leading through to the rear garden.
To the rear, the garden is beautifully established and mainly laid to lawn, bordered by mature trees, shrubs and planted beds which provide colour, screening and a pleasant sense of privacy. A pathway leads through the garden, with a small seating area by the rear entrance creating an inviting spot to enjoy the outside space.
The garden is accessed directly from the main living accommodation via large glazed doors, with steps leading down from the house onto the lawn. From both the garden and rear of the property, there are wonderful far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside and open fields, giving the outside space a particularly attractive rural outlook.

Agents note: Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase.