Semi-detached house for sale in West Street, Alfriston, Nr. Eastbourne, East Sussex BN26

A charming and spaciously proportioned semi detached 5 bedroom period house in the heart of the picturesque downland village of Alfriston.

Formerly two separate houses the property has been substantially and tastefully improved over the years to provide a single and remarkably spacious home. Listed Grade II the property is almost detached being linked at first floor level with one neighbour. The accommodation is enhanced by remarkably high ceilings for the period of the property and is well-lit by large double glazed windows on two elevations. Fine features include two impressive inglenook style fireplaces, a wealth of oak beams and generous first floor accommodation approached by oak staircases at each end of the property. The lovely walled garden at the rear is attractively arranged and provides a colourful setting throughout much of the year and a high degree of sunshine particularly through the afternoon. Only an internal inspection will convey the high merit of this impressive property. No onward chain.<br /><br />Owlers is tucked away just off the main high street of this scenic and historic downland village yet within easy reach of the amenities. The surrounding downland of the South Downs National Park and the Cuckmere Valley provides wonderful recreational opportunity and the village offers a vibrant social life with its popular village store and a number of fine dining restaurants including the recently opened Star Inn. The coastal town of Eastbourne is within easy reach offering a wide range of amenities and there are rail services to London Victoria from nearby Berwick Station. The county town of Lewes is also accessible. Sporting facilities in the area include golf courses at Seaford and at Eastbourne. Eastbourne boasts one of the largest sailing marinas on the south coast. There is world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne and channel ferries are from Newhaven

Large Reception/Dining Hall (4.72m x 3.66m (15' 6" x 12' 0"))

Into the depth of the inglenook fireplace recess which is equipped with a gas coal effect stove on a brick hearth, radiator, oak flooring, oak wall panelling, under stairs storage cupboard and door to

Spacious Sitting Room (5.92m x 6.65m (19' 5" x 21' 10"))

Into the staircase recess and featuring an impressive and wide inglenook fireplace with oak bressummer beam over and log effect gas fire with copper canopy over, exposed oak ceiling beams, 2 radiators.

Large Third Reception Room (5.74m x 3m (18' 10" x 9' 10"))

With exposed oak beams, built in cabinet, triple aspect.

Garden Room (5.44m x 3.25m (17' 10" x 10' 8"))

With lovely westerly garden aspect and featuring a log effect gas stove flanked by fitted cabinets and shelving, further wall shelving and range of storage cupboards, radiator, tiled floor.

Lobby

With wash basin, radiator, window and door to

Cloakroom

With low level wc, radiator, window.

Galley Style Kitchen (3.96m x 1.9m (13' 0" x 6' 3"))

With range of working surfaces with inset double bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drawers and cupboards below, integrated appliances include the eye level Belling double oven and matching four ring halogen electric hob with filter hood over, plumbing for washing machine, recessed space for fridge/freezer, tiled floor and opening into

Breakfast Room (2.84m x 2.7m (9' 4" x 8' 10"))

With garden aspect, radiator, door to dining room and to the third reception room.

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Two separate staircases rise from the ground floor to the First Floor accommodation and the oak staircase from the dining room gives access to three bedrooms above including

Bedroom 1 (4.7m x 2.92m (15' 5" x 9' 7"))

Partly reducing due to sloping eaves, exposed oak timber, built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

Bedroom 2 (3.25m x 3.18m (10' 8" x 10' 5"))

With double aspect, radiator.

Bedroom 3 (3.05m x 2.74m (10' 0" x 9' 0"))

Approximate measurements of the irregular shaped room which affords a view toward the downs, radiator.

Bathroom

With white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower fitting, wash basin, low level wc, linen storage cupboard, under eaves storage space, radiator and view toward the downs.

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A second oak staircase rises from the sitting room to a First Floor Landing with linen storage cupboard.

Bedroom 4 (4.93m x 3.76m (16' 2" x 12' 4"))

Into the deep and wide recess flanking the chimney breast with walk in wardrobe cupboard on the other side of the chimney, double aspect including views toward the downs, 2 radiators, exposed oak beams.

Bedroom 5 (2.74m x 2.5m (9' 0" x 8' 2"))

Approximate measurements of the irregular shaped room with fitted wardrobe/storage cupboards, radiator and oak beams.

Second Bathroom

With panelled bath with mixer tap, wash basin and low level wc, heated towel rail and view toward the downs.

Outside

A delightful aspect of this property is its charming south westerly orientated garden at the rear. Extending to an overall depth of about 30' by a somewhat greater width, the garden secures a good degree of privacy and sunshine throughout much of the day. An area of lawn is flanked by 2 wide terraces and an ornamental pond. 2 useful outbuildings include a large log store and a separate detached garden store constructed of flint under a slate roof. Integral boiler store housing the wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler. There is gated side access to the rear garden. On the southerly side of the walled garden there are wrought iron gates that give access to an additional side access for this property and the adjacent cottages.