Summary - 43 BLATCHINGTON HILL SEAFORD BN25 2AL
7 bed 3 bath Detached
A distinguished historic family home with private garden and annexe potential.
- Grade II listed rectory with strong period character
- Southerly, walled garden on a very large plot
- Seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, large cellar
- Garage block with potential for self-contained annexe
- Kitchen/breakfast room with Aga; two spacious reception rooms
- Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; retrofit restrictions
- Listed status and conservation area — consents required
- Council tax is quite expensive; ongoing maintenance expected
An elegant Grade II listed rectory occupying a large, private plot in East Blatchington, presented with substantial period character and modern comforts. The house offers generous entertaining space — a magnificent reception hall, two large reception rooms, and a generous garden room — plus a kitchen/breakfast room with Aga and a large cellar beneath the house. With seven bedrooms and three bathrooms across three storeys, the home suits a growing family seeking character, or buyers wanting a prestigious main residence with potential for ancillary use.
The walled, southerly garden and mature planting provide privacy and a calm outdoor setting; the garage block has been adapted in recent years and offers clear potential for a self-contained annexe or home office. Practical benefits include mains gas central heating (boiler and radiators), good mobile signal and convenient access to Seaford’s facilities, local schools and coastal amenities. The layout and room sizes support flexible family living and formal entertaining alike.
Important practical points are stated plainly: the property is Grade II listed and lies within a conservation area, so alteration, extension or retrofit will need listed-building consent and will restrict some modernisation work. The solid brick walls are likely without insulation in the cavity, and as with many older houses there will be ongoing maintenance needs and possible costs associated with sympathetic repairs. Council tax is described as quite expensive. Buyers should budget for specialist advice and consent costs where works are required.
For buyers looking for a rare, characterful home with scope for sensitive improvement and potential ancillary accommodation, this is a compelling opportunity. If you value historic features, a substantial private garden and proximity to seafront and countryside recreation, the Old Rectory offers a distinctive lifestyle — but be prepared for the responsibilities of owning a listed period house.
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