Detached house for sale in Melvill Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20

A generously proportioned and substantially improved 4 bedroom detached house close to the South Downs and commanding views from this sought after Willingdon location on Ratton's borders.

The accommodation has been substantially enlarged and improved over recent years with new kitchen and bathroom fittings and the addition of a spacious master bedroom with bi fold doors to private balcony overlooking the attractively landscaped 90' rear garden which affords southerly views and backs onto scenic downland countryside providing potential access to the South Downs National Park. A viewing will convey the individual character and appeal of this enviably situated property.<br /><br />Melvill Lane sits between the Ratton Estate and the old world village of Willingdon with its ancient parish church of St Mary's. Eastbourne town centre is only about 3 miles distant offering a wide range of amenities including the Beacon shopping centre and mainline rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick. Rail services are also available from Hampden Park and Polegate. Sporting facilities in Eastbourne area include 3 principal golf courses and one of the largest sailing marinas on the south coast.

Entrance Hall

With wood block parquet flooring, radiator, deep storage cupboard below stairs.

Spacious Cloakroom

With wash basin with cabinets below and matching wall cabinets over, low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls, window.

Sitting Room (5.8m x 4.27m (19' 0" x 14' 0"))

With fine front garden aspect, fireplace featuring gas fired log effect stove fire on tiled hearth, wood block paraquet flooring, radiator.

Dining Room (3.05m x 3.05m (10' 0" x 10' 0"))

With garden aspect, radiator, wood block parquet flooring, double glazed casement doors give access to the terrace and garden.

Spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.88m x 2.54m (16' 0" x 8' 4"))

Widening to 12' 7" in the breakfast area and with a lovely garden aspect and refitted with extensive range of polished granite style working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching range of wall cabinets over, inset double bowl sink unit with mixer tap, integrated appliances include the Bosch eye level double oven with matching brushed steel finished 4 ring gas hob with filter hood over, refrigerator unit, radiator, tiled floor and door to

Utility Room (3.28m x 1.7m (10' 9" x 5' 7"))

With a range of worktops with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall cabinet, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, radiator, extractor fan, tiled floor, garden aspect and double glazed door to the terrace and garden.

Utility/Store Room (5.74m x 2.26m (18' 10" x 7' 5"))

Formerly the garage converted to provide space for a Workshop, Gym or for further accommodation subject to any consents required. Double glazed window with view to the front garden.

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The staircase rises from the reception hall to the First Floor Landing with access to loft space.

Master Bedroom Suite Comprising Bedroom 1 (6m x 4.32m (19' 8" x 14' 2"))

With a fine garden aspect and views toward the downs, 2 radiators, deep built walk in wardrobe/storage cupboard and bi folding double glazed doors give access to the Balcony which commands a fine south westerly garden aspect. Door to

En Suite Shower Room

With shower unit with wall mounted shower fittings, wash basin and low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls, extractor fan and window.

Bedroom 2 (4.42m x 4.27m (14' 6" x 14' 0"))

Commanding far reaching views over Eastbourne, built in cupboards, radiator.

Bedroom 3 (3.05m x 2.51m (10' 0" x 8' 3"))

With lovely garden aspect, radiator.

Bedroom 4 (2.67m x 2.44m (8' 9" x 8' 0"))

Reducing due to the sloping eaves, range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator.

Family Bathroom

With white suite comprising panelled bath with independent wall mounted shower fittings, wash basin and low level wc, heated towel rail, ceramic tiled floor and walls, window.

Outside

An important feature of this property is its charming garden setting. The rear garden extends to an overall depth of about 90' and is laid mainly to lawn for ease of maintenance. Flower beds and borders contain a variety of ornamental trees and shrubs and there are fine south westerly views from the garden toward the adjacent downland countryside. A wide terrace has been landscaped adjacent to the house. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and the entrance drive provides good off road car parking space.

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N.B. The garage could be restored from its present use as a utility/store room to its original use if required.