High Street, Bexhill-on-sea, TN40

A truly special five bedroom grade II listed house, set across three floors, situated in the beautiful Old Town, Bexhill, built circa early 1800's, filled with character and charm throughout, the property comprises, living room, study, separate dining room, fitted kitchen, utility room, downstairs toilet, five double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Other internal benefits include ample storage space and gas central heating system. Externally, the property boasts a private, low maintenance rear garden, with patio areas suitable for 'Alfresco dining' and mature shrubbery, fantastic secure outbuilding, offering scope for development, subject to usual planning consents. Viewing comes highly recommended by Rush, Witt & Wilson Sole Agents to appreciate this stunning home.


Brief History of the Old Town, Bexhill-

Until the development of the coastal resort of Bexhill-on-Sea in the late 19th Century, the Old Town was the main settlement. At its heart was the Manor of Bexhill, owned successively by the Church, Robert D Eu of France, the Church (again) and the Sackville family. The settlement and the surrounding land also formed the Hundred of Bexhill and has a long and rich history, dating back to Saxon times.

When King Offa of Mercia conquered the South Saxons he granted eight hides of land (nearly 500 acres) at Bixlea to Oswald, Bishop of Selsey, to build and endow a church. This church would be the foundation of the parish of St Peters. Although the church would be extensively remodelled over time, some early stonework from this time survive buried in the current walls. The charter which was signed on August I5th 772 AD became the first recorded date in the history of the town, and would pave the way for the Hundred of Bexlei (a division of the shire used military and judicial purposes). After Oswald s death, Bixlea reverted to ownership of the See of Selsey, and remained so until the Norman Conquest in 1066.