AP Estate Agents are delighted to present this charming period home on Gordon Road, Hailsham. Believed to date from between 1900 and 1929, the property showcases attractive late‑Victorian brickwork, built in warm red and brown multi‑stock bricks laid in an elegant Flemish bond. Its traditional façade gives the home instant kerb appeal and a timeless character. Inside, the accommodation offers approximately 680 sq ft of well‑arranged living space, further enhanced by a generous conservatory to the rear. This bright and versatile room provides an ideal spot for dining, relaxing, or entertaining, all while enjoying a lovely outlook over the garden. The garden itself is larger than you might expect for a property of this style, offering plenty of scope for planting, play, or creative landscaping. A striking mature eucalyptus tree adds height and interest, while the sheds at the far end provide useful space for storage, hobbies, or workshop use. A wonderfully characterful home with a surprisingly generous plot — perfect for buyers seeking charm, convenience, and room to make their mark.
INSIDE THE PROPERTY
You step directly into the living room, where exposed beams and a charming brick fireplace with hearth and bressummer beam immediately set a cosy, welcoming tone. It’s a lovely space to unwind, full of period character. An archway leads through to the kitchen, with a small step down adding to the cottage‑style feel. Here, the beamwork continues across the ceiling, and the staircase rises to the first floor. The kitchen opens out to provide a practical arrangement of wall and base units, offering ample worktop space for food preparation and appliances. A feature chimney breast with exposed brickwork adds further charm, and the freestanding electric cooker sits neatly within the recess — it can remain if desired, as it suits the space perfectly. There is also plumbing and room for a freestanding fridge freezer, along with space for a washing machine beneath the sink, which enjoys a pleasant view into the conservatory. The conservatory is fully glazed with a glass roof, creating a bright and versatile extension of the living space. Whether used as an additional reception room, dining area, hobby space, or simply a peaceful spot to enjoy the garden, it offers excellent flexibility. Tiled flooring and an electric radiator make it usable year‑round, and double doors open directly onto the garden.
UPSTAIRS
Stairs rise from the kitchen to a split‑level landing, where you can turn left into Bedroom 1. This is a well‑proportioned double room with a window overlooking the front of the property. A central chimney breast creates two useful alcoves, ideal for fitted wardrobes or additional storage if desired. Across the landing is Bedroom 2, a comfortable single room with a pleasant outlook over the rear garden — perfect as a guest room, study, or nursery. Completing the first floor is the bathroom, fitted with a white suite comprising a WC, countertop wash basin with storage below, and a panelled bath with shower above. An airing cupboard provides practical linen storage. It is worth noting that several neighbouring properties along Gordon Road have extended into the loft, offering the potential for future expansion here too, subject to the necessary planning consents.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property there is a small garden area which creates a pleasant buffer from the pavement and offers a useful spot for bin storage or simple planting. The rear garden is a real surprise, opening out far more than expected for a cottage of this style. A decked area adjoins the house, providing an ideal space for outdoor seating or dining. Please note: there is a right of way for the neighbouring property across this garden to reach the street, and likewise the owner of this home has reciprocal access across the neighbour’s garden. This arrangement is typical for mid‑terrace cottages throughout Sussex. Beyond the decking, a pathway leads down through the garden to a pair of timber sheds positioned at the far end. These offer excellent space for hobbies, storage, or a workshop area away from the main house.
LOCATION
Gordon Road is a quiet, established residential street positioned close to the heart of Hailsham, one of East Sussex’s most historic and well‑connected market towns. With roots stretching back more than 700 years, Hailsham grew from a traditional market centre known for its livestock trading and rope‑making industries, and today it retains that strong sense of community while offering all the conveniences of modern living. The town centre provides an excellent mix of independent shops, cafés and long‑standing local businesses alongside national retailers, with supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco, Asda and Iceland all within easy reach. Everyday amenities such as bakeries, barbers, pharmacies and banks are close by, and the beautifully restored Edwardian Hailsham Pavilion offers cinema screenings, theatre and live performances.
Families benefit from a good choice of schools, including Hawkes Farm Academy, Grovelands Community Primary School, Burfield Academy and Hailsham Community College for secondary and sixth‑form education. Healthcare needs are well supported with several GP surgeries, dental practices, opticians and pharmacies throughout the town. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Cuckoo Trail runs directly through Hailsham, providing miles of scenic walking, cycling and riding routes through the Sussex countryside, while the South Downs National Park and the coastline at Pevensey and Eastbourne are only a short drive away.
Travel connections from Gordon Road are excellent. Eastbourne lies approximately eight miles to the south, Hastings around seventeen miles, and Brighton roughly twenty‑two miles. Gatwick Airport is around thirty‑four miles away, making both domestic and international travel convenient. Although Hailsham no longer has its own railway station, nearby Polegate Station, approximately four miles away, offers regular services to London Victoria, Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings. Berwick Station, around six miles distant, also provides direct links to London and the South Coast. Gordon Road offers an appealing blend of character, convenience and community, making it an excellent location for buyers seeking a well‑connected home with all the benefits of a thriving market town.
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GROUND FLOOR
SITTING ROOM
3.37m x 3.70m (11' 1" x 12' 2")
KITCHEN/DINING AREA
4.01m x 3.36m (13' 2" x 11' 0")
CONSERVATORY
3.02m x 3.36m (9' 11" x 11' 0")
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 1
3.34m x 3.35m (10' 11" x 11' 0")
LANDING
1.73m x 1.64m (5' 8" x 5' 5")
BEDROOM 2
2.14m x 2.00m (7' 0" x 6' 7")
BATHROOM
1.56m x 4.01m (5' 1" x 13' 2")
AGENTS NOTES
This information has been provided on the understanding that all negotiations on the property are conducted through AP Estate Agents. They do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The information including any text, photographs, virtual tours and videos and plans are for the guidance of prospective purchasers only and represent a subjective opinion. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact about the property, its condition or its value. And accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or seller(s). A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor have any services, appliances or specific fittings been tested. All measurements and distances are approximate. A list of the fixtures and fittings for the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller's Solicitors. Where there is reference to planning permission or potential, such information is given in good faith. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. AP Estate Agents strongly advises that a prospective purchaser should contact us to check any information which is of particular importance, particularly for anyone who will be travelling some distance to view the property. AP Estate Agents is the trading name of AP Estate Agents Limited. Our registered office is 30/ 34 North Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom, BN27 1DW. Company number 14075380. Registered in England and Wales
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