Elphinstone Road, Hastings

Simply stunning detached GEORGIAN RECTORY set amongst approx ONE ACRE OF PRIVATE GROUNDS. This Grade II Listed residence is STEEPED IN LOCAL HISTORY being the former rectory to the Old St Helens Church at Ore Place. Approached via a LONG GATED DRIVEWAY lined with established trees and plants there is a TRUE FEELING OF SECLUSION whilst being only a short stroll from Alexandra Park, St. Helens Woods and local shops. Hastings Town Centre is just 0.9m away. Originally built in 1790 and later extended during the Victorian era the accommodation here spans two storeys, offering a VERSATILE LAYOUT with grand proportions and showcasing a WEALTH OF CHARACTER FEATURES including original Georgian shutters, open fireplaces and exposed floorboards. You enter in to an IMPRESSIVE OVAL RECEPTION HALL with a Georgian staircase leading to the first floor with a GALLERY LANDING. The ground floor is arranged as a living room, separate dining room, DRAWING ROOM and study along with a GENEROUS EAT-IN KITCHEN and conservatory. There is also a bedroom and cloakroom on the ground floor. On the first floor are five well proportioned bedrooms along with a TWO large family bathroom. The EXTENSIVE GARDENS are a particular feature, being mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees. There are MANY OUTBUILDINGS including a stable, large workshop and TWO SINGLE GARAGES along with off road parking for multiple vehicles. Found in an UNRIVALLED SETTING this fantastic property would make the perfect FOREVER FAMILY HOME.