The cottage has many original features and has an open plan lounge/dining area with a fireplace, a kitchen/breakfast room, a ground floor bathroom, useful utility space, and two double bedrooms. In addition there is a sun-trap roof terrace with sea views towards Hastings Castle and the English Channel.
Further benefits include, extensive storage with the unusual feature of a ground floor cave that can be used as a natural wine cellar.
The cottage is within walking distance of Hastings town centre and the historic Old Town with with its abundance of cafes, boutiques and restaurants. Access to the West Hill is a short walk away, where the funicular can be used to gain access to George Street in the Old Town. The property, which is part of Castle Cliff Cottages, off Castle Road, is on the market chain-free with Just Property, with an asking price of £345,000.

1. Smugglers cottage
Open plan living area Photo: supplied

2. Smugglers cottage
Dining area Photo: supplied

3. Smugglers cottage
Sun trap terraced garden Photo: supplied

4. Smugglers cottage
Lounge area Photo: supplied