Country house for sale in Mary Ann Lane, East Dean, East Sussex BN20

Commanding glorious south westerly downland views - a spaciously proportioned and luxuriously appointed detached house forming part of a small and charming development flanked by scenic downland and the old world village of East Dean.

This is the choice property of this exclusive development in terms of size and location with elegant references to Georgian styling with flint faced elevations and set back from the lane behind the high flint wall with electrically operated gates. Only an inspection will convey the considerable appeal of this fine property.<br /><br />Mary Ann Lane is enviably located on the southerly side of the old world village of East Dean with its picturesque village green, anxient Tiger Inn, parish church and local shopping facility. The sea at Birling Gap is a short distance to the south and the property is adjacent to the surrounding scenic downland countryside of the South Downs National Park to which there is easy access. Eastbourne is only about 4 miles distant offering a wide range of amenities including its new shopping centre, theatres, one of the finest Victorian sea fronts on the south coast and mainline rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick. There is world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne and channel ferries are from Newhaven.

Entrance Hall

With radiator, wall panelling to dado rail, tiled floor, deep storage cupboard below stairs.

Cloakroom

With wash basin with mixer tap, low level wc, radiator and extractor fan.

Spacious Sitting/Dining Room (8.53m x 3.89m (28' 0" x 12' 9"))

With triple aspect commanding a fine southerly aspect over the gardens and the adjacent scenic downland countryside. Handsome stone fire surround with log burning stove, 3 radiators and double glazed casement doors with access to the terrace and garden.

Large Study/Second Reception Room (3.86m x 3.2m (12' 8" x 10' 6"))

With double aspect, radiator.

Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6m x 3.48m (19' 8" x 11' 5"))

With a lovely garden aspect and view toward the downs and equipped with extensive range of working surfaces with soft closing drawers and cupboards below and matching range of wall cabinets over, inset ceramic double bowl sink unit with mixer tap, integrated appliances include the Bosch oven and 4 ring ceran hob with filter hood over, dishwashing machine, eye level refrigerator with freezer unit below, tiled floor, radiator and casement doors to the garden terrace.

Utility Room (2.5m x 1.63m (8' 2" x 5' 4"))

With worktop with stainless steel sink, mixer tap and cupboards below with matching wall cabinets over, radiator, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer, concealed Worcester Bosch wall mounted boiler for central heating, double glazed door to garden.

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The staircase rises from the reception hall to the First Floor Landing with radiator with large shelved linen storage cupboard and cupboard housing the pressurised hot water cylinder.

Spacious Master Bedroom Suite Comprising Bedroom 1 (6.02m x 3.05m (19' 9" x 10' 0"))

With a fine double aspect commanding glorious views over the immediately adjacent downland countryside, radiator and door to

Dressing Room (2.44m x 2.82m (8' 0" x 9' 3"))

Into the wide recess, inset ceiling lighting and door to

Large En Suite Bathroom/Shower Room (3.89m x 2.8m (12' 9" x 9' 2"))

With a panelled bath with mixer tap and hand shower, pair of matching wash basins on marble top with cupboards below and illuminated wall mirrors over, low level wc, bidet, heated towel rail, double aspect commanding glorious views.

Guest Suite Comprising Bedroom 2 (3.86m x 3.8m (12' 8" x 12' 6"))

With double aspect, radiator and door to

Shower Room

With large wall shower unit with wall mounted shower fitting, wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail and window.

Second Guest Suite Comprising Bedroom 3 (3.84m x 3.05m (12' 7" x 10' 0"))

With double aspect including views toward the downs, radiator and door to

En Suite Shower Room

With large shower unit with wall mounted shower fitting, wash basin and low level wc, heated towel rail, extractor fan.

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The staircase continues to the Second Floor Landing with radiator and level access to an extensive area of boarded eaves storage space.

Luxurious And Spacious Guest Suite Comprising Bedroom 4 (6.07m x 5.33m (19' 11" x 17' 6"))

Approximate measurements of the L shaped room reducing slightly due to a sloping ceiling and commanding far reaching views toward the downs and towards Belle Tout Lighthouse, 3 radiators, lofty vaulted ceiling and door to

En Suite Shower Room

With shower unit with wall mounted shower fittings, wash basin and low level wc, extractor fan.

Outside

A fine feature of this property is its delightful garden setting which sits immediately adjacent to farmland and the downland countryside of the South Downs National Park over which there are fine southerly and westerly views. The principal area of lawned garden on the south side of the house extends to a depth of about 90' and mainly lawned. There are borders containing a wide variety of ornamental plants and shrubs and trees have been planted around the perimeter. There is a small ornamental pond in an area designed for conservation of wildlife. The garden surrounds the house on four elevations with a wide terrace flanking the southerly elevation continuing around each side of the property creating charming seating areas securing the majority of sunshine throughout the day An attractive powder coated pergola sits adjacent to the rear elevation. There is also a small area of kitchen garden and gated side access leads to the front forecourt.

Double Garage (5.87m x 5.66m (19' 3" x 18' 7"))

With up and over door, power and light points, side door.

The generous walled Entrance Forecourt offers good off road car parking space and turning space. Bicycle/Garden Store.

The entrance drive and forecourt is approached by handsome natural wood electrically operated gates.