Detached house for sale in North Road, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26

A substantially renovated, extended and much improved detached 4 bedroom family house adjacent to downland countryside.

Situated on the edge of this idyllic Downland village the property has had the benefit of much improvement in recent years which includes the magnificent and spacious open plan 39' x 20' kitchen and its generous sitting and dining areas. The gardens completely surround the property providing a good degree of seclusion. Downside represents a rare opportunity in this sought after downland village and might be available with no onward chain.<br /><br />Downside is enviably located on the edge of the lovely downland village of Alfriston sitting adjacent to farmland and yet within very easy reach of the amenities of the village high street which includes an excellent village store and various well known restaurants and village pubs. The village school is nearby. Nestling in the scenic Cuckmere Valley Alfriston is surrounded by the glorious downland countryside of the South Downs National Park. The costal towns of Eastbourne and Seaford are within relatively easy reach. There is world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne and Channel ferries are from Newhaven. Rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick are from Eastbourne and from Berwick Station which is only a few miles distant.

Reception Hall

With radiator, range of storage cupboards and door to

Large Cloakroom

Refitted with low level wc, deep glazed china basin flanked by cabinets and shelving with panelling over, wall mounted newly installed Ideal gas fired boiler, radiator, tiled floor, window.

Sitting Room (4.88m x 3.66m (16' 0" x 12' 0"))

With double garden aspect, 2 radiators.

Study (3.43m x 2.18m (11' 3" x 7' 2"))

With garden aspect, radiator.

Magnificent And Spacious Open Plan Kitchen/Living Room (8.84m x 6.1m (29' 0" x 20' 0"))

At its widest with the living/dining area commanding a delightful garden aspect, artistically designed tiled floor (with under floor heating in the living area) which runs through into the spacious kitchen area which is equipped with a range of solid oak working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below with double china butler's style sink with mixer tap, matching peninsular breakfast bar, pull out larder cupboard, eye level refrigerator with freezer unit below, dishwashing machine, Belling range style oven with 2 ovens and grill and 7 gas hobs with filter hood over, double glazed door to garden.

Spacious Utility Room (4.27m x 2.06m (14' 0" x 6' 9"))

With garden aspect, garden aspect worktop with stainless steel sink unit, pressurised water cylinder, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer, tiled floor, door to garden.

-

The Arts and Crafts style staircase rises to the First Floor Landing with radiator and retractable ladder access to the loft space.

Bedroom 1 (4.88m x 3.66m (16' 0" x 12' 0"))

Including the depth of the wardrobe recess, double aspect, radiator.

Bedroom 2 (4.1m x 3.76m (13' 5" x 12' 4"))

With double aspect including views to the downs, radiator.

Bedroom 3 (3.68m x 3.43m (12' 1" x 11' 3"))

With double aspect, radiator.

Bedroom 4 (3.7m x 3.05m (12' 2" x 10' 0"))

Excluding the depth of the built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

Spacious Bathroom

Newly equipped with roll top enameled bath on ball and claw feet, wash basin and low level wc, 2 radiators, large corner shower unit (requires completion), lovely garden aspect and view to the downs.

Outside

An important and most attractive aspect of Downside is its lovely and level garden setting. With an overall depth of about 90' and with a similar width the garden is extensively lawned and completely surrounds the house. The rear garden secures a good degree of privacy and backs onto downland farmland. A wide paved terraces flanks the rear elevation and there is a small summerhouse.

There is gated side access and within the rear garden is a large Former Garage of relatively recent construction measuring 23'6" x 8'10" (7.16m x 2.7m) with double front doors and a side door.

-

The private entrance drive provides good off road car parking space. Outside tap.