Hammer Lane, ...

Guide Price £795,000 - £835,000
Originally dating back 100 years, Fineoaks occupies a delightful position in a highly sought-after rural setting, enjoying an impressive plot of approximately 2 acres, offering exceptional potential for those seeking a country lifestyle with scope to further enhance, adapt or build to their own requirements.
This detached four-bedroom bungalow provides versatile accommodation throughout. A generous triple-aspect living room extension boasts a substantial wood-burning stove which also contributes to the property's hot water supply and enjoys direct access onto the patio sun terrace and gardens beyond. Additional accommodation includes a separate dining room, family bathroom and compact scullery-style kitchen. From bedroom two, a timber staircase rises to a useful loft area, ideal as a hobby room, home office, teenage retreat/gaming space.
Approached via a gravel driveway, the property benefits from a detached double garage together with parking for several vehicles. The property’s true appeal lies within its extensive grounds.
The predominantly level plot presents a wonderful opportunity for keen gardeners, smallholders or those wishing to create a productive lifestyle setting, with established allotment beds, greenhouses and a variety of useful outbuildings already in place. An additional five-bar gated access point provides convenient entry to the southern end of the plot from Hammer Lane. Beyond the formal gardens, a gated path leads to an enchanting area of established coppice woodland, with a variety of mature tree species and gently tapering towards the property's rear boundary, where the Vines Cross Stream forms a natural backdrop.
Offering considerable scope for modernisation, enlargement or potential redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents, Fine Oaks represents a rare opportunity to acquire a property of great promise, in an enviable countryside location.
Location:
Enjoying a peaceful setting along a quiet country lane on the rural outskirts of Vines Cross, the property is surrounded by open countryside whilst remaining conveniently positioned for local amenities. Vines Cross village is just over a mile and offers a popular public house and various nature walks. Horam sits just over 2 miles away providing a wider range of shops and everyday services. The market towns of Heathfield and Hailsham are approximately 5 miles distant, offering supermarkets, independent retailers, healthcare facilities, leisure amenities and schooling.
The area is well regarded for its educational provision, with a selection of local primary and secondary schools nearby, together with a number of highly regarded independent schools.
For commuters, mainline rail services to London are available from Polegate, Battle and Stonegate stations, all within easy driving distance, with regular connections to London Victoria, Charing Cross and London Bridge.
The coastal resort of Eastbourne and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells are both readily accessible, each offering an extensive range of shopping, dining and recreational facilities.
Please note that the AML fee covers the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.