Built in 1980 on the site of a former orchard, ‘Cantata’ is a most unusual house with sea views on a secluded plot of approximately a quarter of an acre. It offers in excess of 3,000sq ft of flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. The house commands enviable panoramic views from the first floor, taking in central Hastings, the castle and the English Channel.

‘Cantata’ is still in the ownership of its original occupier, a musician. Its centrepiece is a music room measuring 5,000 cubic feet, which incorporates vaulted ceilings, complex acoustic panels and staggered block-work to create near-perfect acoustics. An article in Hi-Fi Choice lauded its achievement, describing the house as “spectacular”.

The house has been well looked after since it was built, but is now in need of updating. The rooms on the ground floor, in particular, offer plenty of scope for reconfiguration and could be put to a wide variety of uses. On the first floor are two very large bedrooms, two bathrooms and a balcony with fine views.

‘Cantata’ is located down a private drive in a popular residential area of Hastings. The train station is approximately 10 minutes away on foot, from where regular direct trains run to London (journey time to Charing Cross 1 hour 30 minutes). The seafront is around a mile from the house.

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.