Hammer Lane, Vines Cross, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Detached 4 Bedroom Bungalow
- Extensive Plot – Over 2 Acres
- Delightful Gardens
- Outbuildings
- Double Garage
- Rural Location
- Modernisation/Development Potential (Subject to PP)
Description
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.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-20
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,852 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Lateral Living
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
45 Mbps
Superfast · available to 93% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Maynards Green Community Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 205
- Type
- Community school
- Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 203
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School2.9 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 86
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Parkside Community Primary School2.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 225
- Type
- Community school
- Punnetts Town Community Primary and Nursery School2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 121
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Heathfield Community College3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,416
- Type
- Community school
- Hailsham Academy4 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 2 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,577
- Type
- Academy converter
- Willingdon Community School7.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,117
- Type
- Community school
- The Turing School7.8 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 771
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Claverham Community College8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,147
- Type
- Community school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Freeman Forman, Heathfield
The Mews, Station Road, Heathfield Sussex, TN21 8LD
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